The Money in the Bank (MITB) briefcase has created some of the most unforgettable moments in WWE history. Its concept allows the holder to cash in for a championship match anytime, anywhere. Here’s a look at every MITB cash-in that occurred on Raw and SmackDown.
On Monday Night Raw, one of the most iconic cash-ins happened in 2008 when CM Punk successfully cashed in on Edge to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Punk repeated this feat in 2009, cashing in on Jeff Hardy after a grueling match. Another memorable moment came in 2012 when John Cena became the first to cash in and fail, losing his chance to CM Punk after interference. In 2020, Asuka’s MITB win led to her being awarded the Raw Women’s Championship the following night, as the briefcase had contained the title after Becky Lynch announced her pregnancy.
On SmackDown, Edge made history in 2007 by cashing in on The Undertaker, capitalizing after a brutal steel cage match. Dolph Ziggler’s 2013 World Heavyweight Championship cash-in on Alberto Del Rio remains one of the loudest crowd reactions in WWE history. Carmella also made waves in 2018, becoming the first woman to successfully cash in, defeating Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
Other notable cash-ins include Bayley’s 2019 victory over Charlotte Flair on the same night she won the briefcase, and Big E’s emotional 2021 WWE Championship win on Raw over Bobby Lashley, cementing his status as a top star.
Each MITB cash-in on Raw and SmackDown has added an element of unpredictability and excitement, solidifying its place as one of WWE’s most thrilling concepts.
