KIA: Money in the Bank 2019

[bestnamezRtaken]

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Hello everyone, welcome to the season two start of the Know It All contest (KIA for short). It's been a few weeks since the ending of season one as we saw Stanford dominate the standings the entire year, but it was iMoreland who kept at his heels and 2016 LeBron'd him for the win.

Let's remember to sometimes think outside of the box when predicting, because it's f*cking Vince who controls 110% of the outcome. A great example, Shane winning the Best in the World tournament....when he wasn't even in it. There is such a thing as no contest finishes and winning but no title changes due to DQ or outside interference. Let's jump into the card.

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner:
Explanation:

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner:
Explanation:

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner:
Explanation:

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner:
Explanation:

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner:
Explanation:

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner:
Explanation:

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner:
Explanation:

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner:
Explanation:

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner:
Explanation:

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner:
Explanation:

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner:
Explanation:

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner:
Explanation:

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands?

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut?

Total points: 15

****Side note, I believe this to be a non-title match as according to the Wikipedia article, it just says tag team match, doesn't indicate for the titles like it does the other championship matches, see below. On WWE.com, all of the match previews indicate "defending" except this tag match. I have included both set ups, so please predict on both. Which ever it turns out to be, is the one that will be used and the other will be disregarded
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_in_the_Bank_(2019)

NOTE: If AJ Styles wins the championship, that's a title change. If the MITB winner cashes in and wins, that's a title change, two total. Keep that in mind when predicting title changes. There is a chance of 8 title changes that could happen, 9 if the SmackDown tag titles are on the line.

[The_Brecht]

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner: Seth
Explanation: AJ shouldn't be a champion fora while

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner: KO
Explanation: Kofi had his moment.

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Lynch
Explanation: Too soon for Evans

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Lynch
Explanation: Becky two belts!

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Zayn
Explanation: Please WWE. It's perfect for his character at the moment.

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Mandy Rose
Explanation: Feud with Sonja Deville

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: Roman
Explanation: Lol

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: Miz
Explanation: He has to win

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Joe
Explanation: Please keep him strong

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Nese
Explanation: Only just won it.

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner: Bryan and Rowan
Explanation:

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner: Bryan and Rowan
Explanation:

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands? 2

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? No

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? No

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut? No

[improper]

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner: Rollins
Explanation:

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner: Owens
Explanation:

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Lynch
Explanation:

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Charlotte
Explanation: Feels weird to keep both belts on her.

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Andrade
Explanation:

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Bayley
Explanation:

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: Roman Reigns
Explanation: Why is this even on the card?

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: Miz
Explanation:

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Joe
Explanation:

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Nese
Explanation:

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan
Explanation:

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan
Explanation:

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands?
2

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?
No

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?
No

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut?
Yes

[tugs]

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner: Seth Rollins
Explanation: Too soon to drop. Hoping for a clear heel turn from AJ or from his stable.

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner: Kevin Owens
Explanation: Love Kofi, but he's better off chasing rather than the one being chased.

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Becky Lynch
Explanation: Guessing Charlotte will be on this match and I hope it goes first so Becky will be fresh. More believable for her to win.

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Becky Lynch
Explanation: Guessing this will be against Lacey. Becky struggles but eventually wins.

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Explanation: For the love of wrestling just do it.

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Bayley
Explanation: Fix her character asap.

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: Roman Reigns via DQ
Explanation: Because they'll drag this storyline until we're ready for Roman.

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: Miz
Explanation: End this and Shane focuses on Roman.

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Joe
Explanation: More interested with Cesaro vs. Rey and hoping someone takes the belt off Joe.

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Nese
Explanation: Too soon.

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan
Explanation: Because they're The Planet's Champions!

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan
Explanation: Because they're The Planets Champions!

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands?
1

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?
No.

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?
No.

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut? Yes but with a promo.

[Wo1verine]

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner: Seth
Explanation: TNA guy beating legit WWE star? Na way

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner: Owens
Explanation: he's better

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Lynch
Explanation: Who the hell is Lacey Evans?

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Flair
Explanation: Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Orton
Explanation: I would like to see Ricochet win mind you.

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Mandy Rose
Explanation: she's got the look time for the push now?

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: RR
Explanation: RR

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: Miz
Explanation: time for Shane to lose.

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Joe
Explanation: Rey coming back has been a fail he never wins lol

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Ariya
Explanation: just a guess don't watch these guys

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner: Team Bryan
Explanation:

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner: Team Bryan
Explanation:

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands? 3

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? no

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? no

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut? yes

Total points: 15

[iMoreland]

Universal Championship: Seth Rollins (c) v AJ Styles
Winner: Seth Rollins

WWE Championship: Kofi Kingston (c) v Kevin Owens
Winner: Kofi Kingston

Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Becky Lynch

SmackDown Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Becky Lynch

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Drew McIntyre

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Mandy Rose

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: Roman Reigns

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: The Miz

United States Championship: Samoa Joe (c) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Samoa Joe

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Tony Nese

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match:**** Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan

SmackDown Tag Team Championship:**** Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan (c) v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan

BONUS:

How many titles will change hands? 0

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? No

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? No

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut? No

[bestnamezRtaken]

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner: Seth Rollins
Explanation:

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Explanation:

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Becky Lynch
Explanation:

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Charlotte Flair
Explanation:

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Sami Zayn
Explanation:

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Ember Moon
Explanation:

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: Roman Reigns
Explanation:

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: The Miz
Explanation:

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Samoa Joe
Explanation:

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Tony Nese
Explanation:

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner: Bryan and Rowan
Explanation:

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner: Bryan and Rowan
Explanation:

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands?
1

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?
No

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV?
No

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut?
No

Total points: 15

[Mich3006]

Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (C) v AJ Styles
Winner: Seth Rollins
Explanation:

WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston (CS) v Kevin Owens
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Explanation:

Raw Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Lacey Evans
Winner: Becky Lynch
Explanation:

SmackDown Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (C) v Charlotte Flair
Winner: Becky Lynch
Explanation: via DQ

Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin vs. Ali vs. Finn Bálor vs. Andrade vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Explanation:

Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross
Winner: Mandy Rose
Explanation:

Roman Reigns v Elias
Winner: Roman Reigns
Explanation:

Steel Cage Match
Shane McMahon v The Miz
Winner: The Miz
Explanation:

United States Championship
Samoa Joe (C) v Rey Mysterio
Winner: Rey Mysterio
Explanation: via DQ (no title change)

Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (C) v Ariya Daivari
Winner: Tony Nese
Explanation:

NON-TITLE Tag Team Match****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan v The Usos
Winner: The Usos
Explanation:

SmackDown Tag Team Championship****
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (C) v The Usos
Winner: Bryan/Rowan
Explanation:

BONUS:
How many titles will change hands? 1

Will the Men's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? Yes, McIntyre cashes in against Kofi Kingston

Will the Women's MITB be cashed in during this PPV? No

Will we see the new Bray Wyatt debut? No

[bestnamezRtaken]

The Usos beat Bryan and Rowan.
Bayley wins MITB.
Rey Mysterio is new US Champ.
Shane beats The Miz.
Tony Nese retains Cruiserweight Title.
Becky retains Raw Women's Title.
Charlotte becomes new SmackDown Women's champ.
Bayley Cashes in Women's MITB.
Bayley becomes new SmackDown Women's champ.
Roman beats Elias.
Seth retains Universal Title.
Kofi retains WWE Title.
Brock Lesnar wins MITB.
3 Title changes (US title, SmackDown Women's x2)
Men's MITB NOT cashed in.
Women's MITB cashed in by Bayley.
No Bray Wyatt debut.

The_Brecht - 4
improper - 7
tugs - 5
Wo1verine - 5
iMoreland - 5
bestnamezRtaken - 6
Ayatollah - 7

Congrats to improper and Ayatollah for winning the start of season 2!

[improper]

How the hell did I end up tied for first? I read a review and didn't remember getting anything right haha.