2024-07-06 WWE Money in the Bank - REVIEW

We reviewed select storylines from this edition of Money in the Bank on Episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast w Vlad “The Wrestling Expert”. YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/NQuupD-dq2M?si=-fHMcm5LBDZ48axk  


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Malapert Smark Podcast Rating System:

👍👍 - Two Thumbs Up

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* - Denotes angles we covered on the show this week. 

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Storylines:


*1) CM Punk Ruins McIntyre's Cash-In and Costs Seth Rollins World Title + Postshow Angle

-Drew Wins MITB to open the show, besting Jey Uso, LA Knight, Gable, Carmelo & Andrade.

-Damian Priest vs Seth Rollins turns into triple threat as a confident Drew McIntyre cashes in, but is thwarted by his blood rival CM Punk. Damian makes it out retaining the title.

-Drew McIntyre Sees Red Looking For CM Punk

-During the Postshow, Drew is seeing red and storms the set, addresses the camera that he’s looking for Punk and that he knows where Punk lives. He attacks security & Adam Pierce as they try to get him under control while he’s looking for and threatening CM Punk. He is finally talked some sense into by Wade Barrett.


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👍👍

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 👍👍

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍👍


Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/w1-hdv_agLE?si=cHzhp74w3G-w7Vy-


*2) Judgement Day Respect Damian's Wishes, Leaving Him To Fight Alone

-Damian reiterated his desire to his Judgement Day stablemates to not get involved in his title match. Finn Balor grit his teeth but agreed.

-Damian defended his title in a chaotic match that saw Drew McIntyre Cash-In and enter the match, only to be thwarted by CM Punk. The match passed with Judgement Day no where to be seen...


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👍

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 1/2 👍

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍


Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/w1-hdv_agLE?si=cHzhp74w3G-w7Vy-



*3) Seth Rollins Is Residual Damage To CM Punk / Drew McIntyre Drama

-Seth Rollins not involved in World Title match decision as Drew McIntyre cashes in to make it a triple threat, but is immediately thwarted by CM Punk. Damian pinned Drew to defend, but as per the stipulation, Seth will get no rematch against Damian. Seth angrily confronted Punk about his involvement.


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👍

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 👊

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍


Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/w1-hdv_agLE?si=cHzhp74w3G-w7Vy-


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*4) Sami Zayn Beats Bron Breakker Clean

-Sami Counters Bron's Spear With A Kick And Hits His Finisher For The Win.


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👎

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 👎

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👊


Robert was not on the show with us this week but sent in a comment remotely:

“The match was good but I don't understand this booking. It's destroying the momentum that Bron Breaker was on.”


Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/1WY8dC_TE6w?si=QVxRQVnCd6GlfI9G


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5) John Cena Announces He's Retiring From In-Ring Competition In 2025, This Will Be His Last WrestleMania

-Cena got in-ring promo time to announce the 2024 John Cena Farewell Tour.


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👊

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 👍

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍


Comments:

Kayhan - “Excited for Cena’s final run but I can’t say this segment was wildly crazy. Interesting that he got in ring promo time for just for this announcement. Can’t argue with that, considering Cena’s star power.”


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*6) Tiffany Stratton Survives Wild Violence To Win Women's MITB

-Tiffany bests Io, Lyra, Chelsea, Naomi, & Zooey in bump heavy match to win MITB

-Tiffany disrespected Trish Stratus during a Trish backstage interview afterward.


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👍

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 1/2 👍

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍


Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/aAVA0gAKIfM?si=IrGQqDaw9YOAZzoJ


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*7) Solo's Bloodline Bests WWE Babyface Superstar Rivals

-Solo, Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu defeated Cody, KO & Randy Orton. Bloodline reign supreme.


Review(s):

Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👍

Vlad TheWrestlingExpert - 👍

Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍


Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/ZuojonfgWrA?si=1RWs8w750ZRxYU85


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