Unexpected Twists and Emotional Farewells: Money in the Bank 2024 RecapPhoto bywwe.com

Money in the Bank Quick Scores

1. Drew McIntyre wins Men’s Money in the Bank Match — 6/10
2. Sami Zayn defeats Bron Breaker (Intercontinental Championship) — 7/10
3. Damian Priest defeats Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre (World Heavyweight Championship) — 8/10
4. Tiffany Stratton wins Women’s Money in the Bank Match — 10/10
5. John Cena announces his retirement from WWE in 2025 — (No score, announcement)
6. The Bloodline 2.0 defeats Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton — 8/10

Overall Event Score: 7.8/10

WWE Money in the Bank just ended live from Toronto, Canada. This show was exciting, emotional, and hair-raising. The WWE has set up some compelling storylines headed into this year’s SummerSlam. Here is my official match score for each match and segment from the show:

Drew McIntyre conquers the chaos and secures the Men's Money in the Bank briefcase in an unpredictable opener!Photo bywwe.com

1) Drew McIntyre Wins Men’s Money in the Bank Match — 6/10

This match kicked off the show, leading us to believe that a cash-in was going to happen later tonight. The unpredictability of this match made it intense to watch. While I believed that Drew McIntyre was going to win, the IWC was telling me that Jey Uso or LA Knight would come out on top. The match itself wasn’t as innovative or creative as prior Money in the Bank matches. The sharpest spot came from Andrade, springboard powerbombing Carmelo Hayes onto a waiting ladder. This spot was cringeworthy, and Andrade executed it sharply. There was a moment during the match that made me think Jey Uso might win, but Drew McIntyre ultimately knocked Jey in the face with the ladder to secure the victory. What made this match good was its unpredictability between McIntyre, Uso, and Knight. However, it lacked creative bump spots.

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Sami Zayn overcomes the powerhouse Bron Breaker to retain the Intercontinental Championship in a hard-fought battle!Photo bywwe.com

2) Sami Zayn Defeats Bron Breaker (Intercontinental Championship) — 7/10

This match started slow, as Zayn and Breaker didn’t seem to have as much chemistry as I expected. For some reason, I thought this match would have that old NXT black and gold feel, but I forget that Sami Zayn is older and on the main roster, where the guys don’t have as much creative freedom as in NXT. Eventually, the match picked up and became compelling. Zayn and Breaker do have chemistry; it just took a while to get there. Zayn is at his best when fighting as the underdog, showing little nuances that highlight his belief in himself despite being doubted. Bron Breaker did well, too, showing that even at his size, he can keep up with the swifter Zayn. The match saw Breaker get ahead of himself, allowing Zayn to hit the Helluva Kick for the win. Overall, it was a good match that just started slow.

Damian Priest emerges victorious in a dramatic triple threat match, with CM Punk's interference adding to the chaos!Photo bywwe.com

3) Damian Priest Defeats Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre (World Heavyweight Championship) — 8/10

This match was already exciting with Rollins and Priest, but then Drew decided to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase to make it a triple threat match. I wish Rollins and Priest were allowed to compete alone without the extra story, but the additional angle added more flavor to the match. The involvement of Priest, McIntyre, Rollins, and Punk sets up many future storylines, which I love. CM Punk interfered and cost Drew the title (as many of us predicted). This was a good match with even better storytelling. I just wish we had gotten a legitimate finish between Rollins and Priest before Drew McIntyre cashed in.

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Tiffany Stratton reigns supreme in an unforgettable Women's Money in the Bank match, showcasing fearlessness and creativity!Photo bywwe.com

4) Tiffany Stratton Wins Women’s Money in the Bank Match — 10/10

This women’s match was amazing and probably one of the best Money in the Bank matches of all time. WWE got the right group of women for this match — they were fearless, creative, and entertaining. One of the best parts was Chelsea Green’s fear of heights, which limited her ways of climbing the ladder but showcased her creativity in trying to win. Kudos to Iyo Sky and Zoey Starks for one of the most insane spots in a women’s Money in the Bank match ever. I predicted Tiffany Stratton would win, and I was correct. She secured the victory in one of the most extreme and funny ways by tossing Chelsea Green into tables outside the ring from the top of the ladder. Kudos to all the women in this match: Naomi, Iyo Sky, Lyra Valkyrie, Chelsea Green, Zoey Starks, and Tiffany Stratton.

The Bloodline 2.0 proves their dominance in a chaotic and thrilling match against Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton!Photo bywwe.com

6) The Bloodline 2.0 Defeat Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton — 8/10

This match was chaotic and fun to watch. I’m a fan of Jacob Fatu, so seeing him in WWE with his family running wild is exciting. This match was all over the ring and ringside. If I were the referee, I would have asked for backup. Randy Orton hit a pair of RKOs that should be in the best of RKO DVD series. This match did what it needed to do: make the Bloodline look stronger, especially heading into SummerSlam. Kevin Owens did a great job considering what he’s going through in real life. This match was fun and further pushed the story of the Bloodline’s dominance before Roman Reigns’ return.

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John Cena Announces His Retirement from WWE in 2025

This was surprising and emotional as the 16-time WWE icon John Cena announced that next year will be his last in WWE. I beg to ask the question: Who will face John Cena in his last match next year at WrestleMania?

Overall Event Score: 7.8/10

Money in the Bank in Toronto was fun, emotional, and hair-raising. It set up the stories needed for SummerSlam, and the women’s ladder match was the best in years.

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