10 WWE Superstars Who Should Be In Money In The Bank (But Aren't)
The top of the ladder stays the same, but these wrestlers deserve a chance to climb the rungs.
The Money in the Bank ladder match and its titular pay-per-view event has become one of the most anticipated stops on WWE’s schedule. This contest has been a yearly staple since 2005 and since 2010, has been an event all its own. Along the way, Money in the Bank has provided high-flying thrills and shuddering crashes.
This year will again see two separate ladder matches as both the men and women will compete for a coveted championship contract dangling above the ring. Eight men and eight women -- four superstars per match from both brands -- have fought for a place in the coveted contests.
Unfortunately for others, these qualification matches didn’t go their way, and for some, they weren't even granted an opportunity to compete. It's left us with superstars who have already held championships and will inevitably receive many more opportunities, such as Braun Strowman, Kevin Owens, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair.
Instead of seeing these familiar faces mix it up again, these five men and five women are more deserving of a chance to grab hold of the Money in the Bank briefcase.
10. Sonya Deville
With the recent addition of Ronda Rousey to WWE and her star-making performance at WrestleMania, Sonya Deville and her MMA-like grappling have been overshadowed by the former UFC Champion. Deville has been largely absent since the dissolution of the Paige-led group Absolution, but the determined fighter is sure to take advantage of whatever opportunities lie ahead. Unfortunately, this year’s Money in the Bank won’t be one of them.
While it would seem that Deville’s ground-based game would have been at odds with the ladder match, it could have provided an enticing dichotomy to many of the other superstars competing in Money in the Bank. Forgoing the high-risk and often low-reward antics that are typically seen, Deville would have likely utilized her furious strikes and devastating submissions. Just imagine an armbar applied atop a twelve-feet high ladder akin to Chris Jericho’s modified Walls of Jericho submission from years ago.
However, fans of this up-and-coming grappler will have to wait; hopefully, Sonya Deville will make her presence known come next year.