{"id":155661,"date":"2026-03-25T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=155661"},"modified":"2026-03-24T23:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T03:12:08","slug":"the-grandest-stage-with-the-grandest-opportunity-why-wwe-needs-mitb-at-wrestlemania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2026\/03\/25\/the-grandest-stage-with-the-grandest-opportunity-why-wwe-needs-mitb-at-wrestlemania\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grandest Stage With the Grandest Opportunity: Why WWE Needs MITB at WrestleMania"},"content":{"rendered":"

With WrestleMania 42 less than a month away, fans are buzzing about what the massive two-night event has in store. We currently have six matches locked in, including both main events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cody Rhodes<\/span><\/a> is set to defend his WWE Undisputed Championship against his former mentor, <\/span>Randy Orton<\/span><\/a>, to headline Night 1. For Night 2, the stakes are just as high: headlined by <\/span>CM Punk<\/span><\/a> as he\u2019s defending his World Heavyweight Championship against <\/span>Roman Reigns<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the women\u2019s side, Liv Morgan challenges Stephanie Vaquer for the Women\u2019s World Title, <\/span>Jade Cargill<\/span><\/a> faces off against <\/span>Rhea Ripley <\/span><\/a>for the WWE Women\u2019s Championship, and Becky Lynch and AJ Lee square off for the Women\u2019s Intercontinental Title.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recently, Oba Femi answered Brock Lesnar\u2019s open challenge in shocking fashion. Going toe-to-toe with the “Beast Incarnate,” Femi delivered a thunderous Fall From Grace, proving that “The Ruler” isn’t just a nickname; it\u2019s his way of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite these six confirmed matches, there are still plenty of holes to fill in WWE\u2019s most coveted puzzle: WrestleMania. With reports suggesting we\u2019ll see 16 matches across both nights, the card is far from complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fans and analysts are scrambling to assemble the WrestleMania 42 card, but few have discussed the most effective way to fit more talent into the fold. Reintroducing the Money in the Bank ladder match wouldn’t just add a high-stakes attraction; it would solve the numbers game for a two-night event of this scale.<\/span><\/p>\n

WWE debuted the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 21, with Edge famously winning the inaugural bout. The tradition continued annually until WrestleMania 27, when the company decided the concept was successful enough to carry its own premium live event to anchor the summer schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

But while that may have been the case, a growing number of fans are hoping to see the coveted ladder match return to its original home at WrestleMania. In this article, we will examine several key reasons why the “Grandest Stage of Them All” should reintroduce the Money in the Bank match for 2026 and beyond. There is a unique electricity that comes with hanging the briefcase above a WrestleMania ring, blending the prestige of the <\/span>
\n<\/span>Show of Shows\u201d with the unpredictable chaos of the ladder match.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making the Road to WrestleMania Exciting<\/b><\/h2>\n

There have been many years where fans felt the Road to WrestleMania was either too <\/span>predictable or lacked excitement<\/span><\/a>. Bringing back the tradition of earning a spot in the Money in the Bank match through grueling qualifiers would give the entire roster something to fight for and transform every episode of Raw and SmackDown into a must-watch event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This not only eliminates predictability but ensures that the journey to the WrestleMania card feels earned rather than just handed out.<\/span><\/p>\n

There have been numerous occasions where qualifying matches delivered truly shocking results. Most recently, 21-year-old Je\u2019Von Evans defeated both Gunther and Dominik Mysterio to punch his ticket to this year\u2019s Elimination Chamber. Results like these create an added layer of unpredictability to the card, complementing the anticipation fans already feel and ensuring that the mid-card feels just as vital as the world title matches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Utilizing the Roster<\/b><\/h2>\n

One certainty in the WWE today is that the roster is incredibly stacked, particularly within the midcard. It is a wasted opportunity to have a roster this talented and not find a meaningful place for them at WrestleMania 42. Reintroducing the Money in the Bank ladder match would provide a clear path for that talent to secure a spot on the year’s biggest PLE, ensuring top-tier performers don’t get <\/span>left off the card<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Expanding on the midcard, there currently seem to be only a few guaranteed ways to lock in a spot at WrestleMania. A superstar is usually only safe if they are holding or chasing the United States, Intercontinental, or Tag Team titles – unless WWE carves out a rare, non-title grudge match, such as the brewing collision between <\/span>Finn B\u00e1lor<\/span><\/a> and Dominik Mysterio.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without a multi-man attraction like Money in the Bank, dozens of incredible workers are left competing for just one or two creative slots that aren’t tied to a championship. Bringing back the ladder match would alleviate this pressure, giving these workhorses a clear destination rather than hoping for a lucky break.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Creating Golden Stars on the Golden Stage\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

WrestleMania presents a golden opportunity for WWE to solidify the stars it envisions paving the way for the future. Between the men\u2019s and women\u2019s divisions, there is no shortage of talent ready for that leap. While Oba Femi is already set to “slay the Beast,” Brock Lesnar, his arrival still leaves two other high-impact recent call-ups, Je\u2019Von Evans and <\/span>Trick Williams<\/span><\/a>, searching for their own definitive WrestleMania moments.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Evans appears to be involved in the Intercontinental Title picture and Williams is on a collision course with Sami Zayn for this year, adding them to a WrestleMania Money in the Bank match would be a powerful statement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having one of them climb the ladder to seize the briefcase would signal to the fans exactly who will be leading the company into the next era. Both men have proven they belong on the big stage, and a 16-match card is the perfect environment to showcase why they are the future of the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t just the newcomers who would benefit from this kind of match. Established stars who have been with the company longer, such as Bron Breakker and LA Knight, could also use a high-stakes ladder match to break through the glass ceiling, finally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, female stars like Lyra Valkyria and <\/span>Chelsea Green<\/span><\/a> would be perfect candidates for this kind of match for the women\u2019s side. While WWE has occasionally struggled to find the right path to the next level for them, a high-stakes ladder match would make their transition to the top of the main card feel earned rather than forced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Creates Spiciness for the Title Matches<\/b><\/h2>\n

Saving the best for last, the most compelling reason to return the Money in the Bank match to WrestleMania is the immediate uncertainty it injects into every title bout. The most effective solution for fans who find championship matches predictable is to reintroduce the ever-present threat of the briefcase, reminding the audience that a title can change hands in a matter of seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n

If WWE were to make this move, it would break the predictable dynamic where fans are just choosing between two potential winners. There is no pop quite like a surprise cash-in on the \u201cGrandest Stage of Them All.\u201d For example, imagine if instead of seeing Jade Cargill or Rhea Ripley walk out as WWE Women\u2019s Champion, we had Chelsea Green interrupt mid-match, or at the very end, to cash in her Money in the Bank contract.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another example: instead of either Cody Rhodes or Randy Orton being crowned the Undisputed WWE Champion, Trick Williams could shock the world by cashing in. Creating moments like these wouldn’t just be career-defining for the competitors involved; it would redefine the entire WrestleMania experience for the fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout WWE history, there have only been two cash-ins on the \u201cGrandest Stage Of Them All.\u201d The first occurred at WrestleMania 31 when Seth Rollins famously interrupted the main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the \u201cHeist of the Century.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The second took place nine years later at WrestleMania XL, when Damian Priest cashed in on Drew McIntyre after a post-match assault by CM Punk. These moments prove that the briefcase is the ultimate wildcard for any world title match.<\/span><\/p>\n

With WrestleMania now a two-night spectacle, the cards need to offer more than just title bouts and personal grudges. Returning the Money in the Bank ladder match to its original home isn’t just a nostalgic callback; it provides dozens of superstars a well-deserved spotlight that can quickly flip the script for the entire weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WWE would create a narrative thread that connects both nights of the show, ensuring the \u201cGrandest Stage of Them All\u201d lives up to its name from start to finish. For many, this would create a career-defining moment, not just because of the prize, but because of the massive stage where it was won.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With WrestleMania 42 less than a month away, fans are buzzing about what the massive two-night event has in store. We currently have six matches locked in, including both main events.\u00a0 Cody Rhodes is set to defend his WWE Undisputed Championship against his former mentor, Randy Orton, to headline Night 1. For Night 2, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5699,"featured_media":155692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2192,4,3],"tags":[648,396,9655],"class_list":["post-155661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestling","category-wwe","category-wwe-universe","tag-money-in-the-bank","tag-wrestlemania","tag-wwe-wrestlemania-42"],"modified_by":"Michael Joseph Sugue, Manager","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155661"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":155695,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155661\/revisions\/155695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}