WWE Money in the Bank 2017 takes place at Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Sunday, June 18, with title matches and ladder matches drawing global interest. The event features top SmackDown stars and the first women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET and will air on pay per view and WWE Network.
Event Overview and Key Details
This card brings together AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton, Jinder Mahal, Sami Zayn, and Dolph Ziggler for a high stakes night. Fans expect big moments and surprise spots in both ladder matches.
This is the first women’s Money in the Bank ladder match in WWE history, a milestone for the division. It adds a major storyline shift to the SmackDown women’s roster as the winner secures a contract for a future title shot.
St. Louis hosts the show inside the Scottrade Center. The atmosphere will be intense as a hometown legend challenges for the top title in front of family and friends.
Full Match Card and Stakes
The lineup includes championship bouts and two ladder matches with a contract hanging above the ring. Each result can reshape the blue brand for months.
| Match Type | Title or Stakes | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Kickoff Tag Team Match | Momentum | The Hype Bros vs The Colons |
| SmackDown Tag Team Championship | Titles | The Usos vs The New Day |
| SmackDown Women’s Championship | Title | Naomi vs Lana |
| WWE Championship | Title | Jinder Mahal vs Randy Orton |
| Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match | Contract for a future title match | Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair vs Natalya vs Tamina vs Carmella |
| Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match | Contract for a future title match | Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles vs Baron Corbin vs Sami Zayn vs Dolph Ziggler vs Shinsuke Nakamura |
Both Money in the Bank winners receive a contract they can cash in at any time within one year. This has often changed title scenes in an instant.
Title Bouts and Hometown Story
Jinder Mahal defends the WWE Championship against hometown star Randy Orton in St. Louis. That hometown stage can fuel Orton, but it also raises the pressure as Mahal looks to validate his title reign.
The Usos meet The New Day for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. The New Day bring speed and teamwork, while The Usos lean on timing and ring IQ from a long title run.
Naomi faces Lana for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Naomi’s athletic style contrasts with Lana’s power approach, and the champion’s experience could decide the result late.
First Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Tamina, and Carmella battle in the first women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The winner claims a contract for a future title shot.
This match is a landmark moment for WWE women as it adds a high risk ladder stipulation to the division. Expect hard ladder spots, quick climbs, and protection of key stars heading into summer storylines.
Ring awareness will be vital. Look for allies to form and break as the briefcase swings into reach and momentum shifts with each ladder setup.
How To Watch Live and Live Stream Info
Fans can watch worldwide through pay per view providers and the WWE Network. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET from Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
- United Kingdom: Event available on Sky Box Office for £14.95.
- United States and many regions: Available on pay per view and WWE Network.
- Check local listings for cable and satellite providers in your area.
Plan viewing early to avoid last minute sign in or purchase delays during the opening matches. Live coverage and post show highlights will circulate on official WWE channels.
Expert Predictions and What To Expect
Early picks point to Carmella as a strong play in the women’s ladder match and Baron Corbin in the men’s match, given their momentum and opportunistic styles. Briefcase winners often thrive as future champions because they can cash in after a worn down opponent finishes a title defense.
Predictions from the card suggest wins for The Hype Bros, The New Day, Naomi, Carmella, Baron Corbin, and Jinder Mahal. Upsets are common on this show, so late twists are likely.
Watch for AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura to create big moments in the men’s ladder match, while Charlotte and Becky Lynch may control the pace in the women’s match until the final climb.
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