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What WWE fans know about Money in the Bank is that a men's and women's star will get a golden opportunity for a championship in the future. What fans don't know is who the lucky individual will be.
The titular matches will headline the event taking place inside the Intuit Dome on Saturday. A chance to dramatically alter the WWE landscape awaits the winners.
The field for the men's and women's matches offer intriguing storylines. Cases could be made for several to be the victor of each match. However, only two people will be able to climb the ladder and snag the briefcase.
Outside of the Money in the Bank matches, the Women's Intercontinental Championship will be on the line, plus John Cena and Logan Paul team up to face Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. It's a small card with only four matches, but that leaves the door open for chaos. What will transpire at Money in the Bank? USA TODAY Sports' wrestling reporters offer their predictions:
Women's Intercontinental Championship match: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch prediction
Jordan Mendoza: Valkyria and Lynch run it back after their stellar performance at Backlash. This feud has been enjoyable to watch play out and Lynch has brought out more skills for Valkyria as a result. But can the champion get to 3-0 against "The Man?" Everything points to Lynch finally getting the best of her fellow countrywomen, and she'll probably cheat to do it. However, Valkyria pulls off another stunning finish to retain and remain perfect against Lynch. Winner: Lyra Valkyria.
Richard Morin: Lynch is back for more after Valkyria beat her clean in the previous matchup. That can only mean one thing: Shenanigans. We still haven't seen Bayley, who Lynch took out at WrestleMania 41. I could see Bayley interfering with the aim of foiling Lynch, but she inadvertently costs Valkyria instead, setting up a three-way feud for the title down the road. Winner: Becky Lynch.
James H. Williams: Valkyria pulled out a victory over Lynch when the two had a singles match for the title at Backlash. I wouldn't be surprised if Lynch picked up the victory this week and added the Women's Intercontinental Championship to her strong resume. If Lynch does win, it would be safe to assume the feud will continue with a final match at SummerSlam. Winner: Becky Lynch.
Women's Money in the Bank match prediction
Jordan Mendoza: One thing we do know is this match is going to steal the show. All six women are extremely talented and this one is tough to predict. Naomi seems to be the popular option, so I'll go a different route. Three fresh faces from NXT will be in this match, and it will be quite the entrance to the main roster if one of them bests the veterans, similar to Tiffany Stratton last year. After spending much of the match as a non-factor, "The Prodigy" adds another achievement in her young career and leaves with the briefcase in hand. Winner: Roxanne Perez.
Richard Morin: This is a great lineup and I could see several different possibilities. Ultimately, I think the decision here is Naomi, whose new heel persona is working well. The emotionally-driven feud between Naomi, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill needs a world title thrown in the mix, and giving Naomi the briefcase will do just that. Winner: Naomi.
James H. Williams: Anything can happen when you get a group of competitors in a ladder match. There are a lot of possibilities for who could win and benefit from carrying the MITB contract. With several recent NXT call-ups in the match, Giulia, Vaquer, and Perez are all strong possibilities to win, but Naomi is another name to consider. Naomi has been with the company for some time and has had her share of championship success, but considering the work she’s been doing as of late, I think having the briefcase in her hand will only make her that much more interesting as a contender. Winner: Naomi.
Men's Money in the Bank match prediction
Jordan Mendoza: A few contenders stand out in the men's match, but some craziness is bound to happen in this one, especially with Seth Rollins in the fold. While giving him the briefcase again certainly makes his new faction even more dangerous, expect some outside interference to prevent him from winning. That leaves the ladder open to Solo Sikoa and LA Knight. Both are in need of big breaks, but Sikoa powers through. Winner: Solo Sikoa.
Richard Morin: Forgive the fantasy booking here but a strange lineup like this is going to require a strange outcome. If we assume Americano is really Chad Gable (he is) then Gable will have less than an hour before the show starts from the end of his match against El Hijo del Vikingo in the main event of Worlds Collide. A pre-match announcement states Americano is unable to participate (I predict he'll lose to Vikingo). His replacement is announced as CM Punk, which gets a huge pop from the crowd. Roman Reigns returns to foil Rollins in the match, reigniting their feud. Reigns is then engaged by Sikoa, allowing Punk to claim the contract. Winner: CM Punk.
James H. Williams: Much like the women’s match, there are several possible winners for this match. Penta has instantly become a fan favorite since his arrival earlier this year. The match also opens the door for Sikoa to get into the title picture once again. I think the match will come down to El Grande Americano and Seth Rollins, with the winner causing problems in the future. Rollins will have the upper hand in the match, especially if Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker manage to get involved. Winner: Seth Rollins
John Cena and Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso prediction
Jordan Mendoza: Is this a match anyone wanted? Not really, but don't discount the fireworks that could happen in this one. If this match closes the show, something dramatic needs to happen. When it looks like Cena and Paul are closing in on victory, Cena stops his partner from cheating. After spending months as a heel, Cena finally has a change of heart and goes back to the crowd-loving champion he has always been. He allows Paul to take the loss, and after shaking hands with Rhodes and Uso, The Rock emerges, setting the stage for his return to the ring. Winner: Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.
Richard Morin: Many are confused by this match's presence on the card. If it closes the show, there's no reason for confusion. Having both champions in the ring at the same time is a perfect opportunity for a cash-in attempt (if this is not the main event, throw this prediction out the window). CM Punk, who I have as the surprise MITB winner, said Monday to Cena that he would "pick the bones...," and that's exactly what he'll do against a weakened Cena at the end of this match, which itself will end in a no contest. Punk takes the belt off Cena. Result: No contest.
James H. Williams: John Cena and Logan Paul make for an interesting tag team and I’m not sure what to expect from them other than a bunch of mischief. Jey Uso and Rhodes have been friends for some time and are more likely to work together as a team. While I think it’s hard to determine if this match will have a clean finish, I think if there’s any chance of Cena losing a match during his retirement tour, it will likely come now, when he doesn’t have to defend his championship and doesn’t have to take the pinfall or submission. I think the match will also reignite the feud between Rhodes and Cena heading into SummerSlam. Winner: Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WWE Money in the Bank 2025 predictions: Surprise cash in? John Cena no longer a heel?
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