There were a lot of significant developments at WWE Money in the Bank in Toronto.
If you’ve watched my videos before, you know that this isn’t my usual setup. I mentioned in a community post that I’m traveling and was way behind in actually watching the show. I managed to avoid spoilers and finally caught up just in time to check things out.
There was a lot to talk about coming out of this event.
Let’s dive into a reaction to everything we saw with the WWE Money in the Bank 2024 review.
John Cena’s Retirement Announcement
We start with something none of us expected: John Cena’s retirement announcement.
It seems his farewell tour will start in January. During the post-show press conference, he elaborated that 2025 would be his retirement year, which sets up an entire year focused on Cena’s legendary career, leading up to his last match.
Reflecting on past videos, we’ve discussed the hints Cena has dropped about retirement. Although he has only done part-time work recently, it now feels more real as the farewell tour approaches.
We will definitely talk more about potential opponents for Cena as his retirement year unfolds.
Match of the Night: Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
I must say, the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match was fantastic.
It’s one of the best ladder matches I’ve seen in a long time, filled with all-action sequences and memorable spots.
Yes, it was challenging for six people going at it, but the pairings and sequences made it work seamlessly. Though there were some unfortunate moments, like Zoey Stark’s rough landing, the overall performance was still tremendous.
The match concluded with a dramatic finish involving Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green at the top of the ladder. Stratton emerged victorious, which, as I mentioned in my notes, makes a lot of sense given her budding popularity and potential future feuds, especially with Nia Jax and Bayley.
Tiffany Stratton winning was, in my opinion, the right move to build to her potentially being one of the top stars in the women’s division.
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
The Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match had a much-debated outcome.
The contest came down to Drew McIntyre and Jey Uso, which was a short-term versus long-term decision for WWE. They went with McIntyre, who called his shot and aimed to cash in the same night.
However, the night took a twist when Punk interfered when McIntyre added himself to the Seth Rollins vs. Damian Priest match for the World title, depriving McIntyre of his win.
This added layers to the existing Punk vs. McIntyre feud and looped Rollins back into the mix, reminiscent of where WWE was headed before Punk’s injury.
The decision to escalate this feud while reintroducing Rollins makes a lot of storyline sense, even if the predictability factor was high.
Solo Sikoa Pins Cody Rhodes: Setting Up the SummerSlam Main Event
Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa is now all but officially set for the SummerSlam main event.
You could sense where this was headed when the six-man tag match was announced, as Solo pinning Cody was a significant moment to make the argument that he deserves a title shot.
The Bloodline story continues to be the driving force in WWE, and this pinfall sets up a lot of intrigue moving forward, especially when it comes to Roman Reigns’ return.
Other Highlights
– Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker: Zayn retained against Bron Breakker in a solid match. Though Breaker is a future star, it perhaps isn’t his time yet to hold the Intercontinental title. However, a potential rematch could be in the works at SummerSlam.
– Commentary: The commentary team added interesting notes, like the story of Triple H pulling strings to get Jacob Fatu into Canada. These little storytelling nuggets are what make WWE events more engaging, and the Michael Cole and Corey Graves duo is adding a lot to all the big moments.
Looking Ahead
The WWE Money in the Bank 2024 event delivered on several fronts, setting up future drama and feuds.
The fallout from this event is sure to bring more huge moments leading up to SummerSlam and beyond.
What did you think of the show? What was your favorite match? And what are your expectations for SummerSlam?
Let me know in the comments below!
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