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WWE Money in the Bank 2023: Roman Reigns is Pinned for First Time in 3 1/2 Years; Damian Priest & Iyo Sky MITB Winners
In a red-hot premium live event on Peacock, WWE’s 2023 edition of Money in the Bank from London, England was a wild ride with a series of show-stopping moments and storylines that will keep interest in pro wrestling at an all-time high.
Let’s break this down by saying, Shemar Moore’s (ex-Malcolm, Y&R) line announcing to Susan Lucci (ex-Erica, AMC) that she finally won the Daytime Emmy for Lead Actress, ‘the streak is over’, can apply to a huge moment at MITB. WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns was actually pinned and lost a match for the first-time in over three and a half years! That streak for the dastardly Reigns is now over.
THE USOS vs. ROMAN REIGNS AND SOLO SIKOA
While Reigns was not defending his championship, he was given the three count, when his cousin Jey Uso secured the win in the Bloodline Civil War tag-team match main event.
“Main Event” Jey Uso came of the top rope with a frog splash and pinned his cousin for the first time since December of 2019. This was an absolute epic match with stellar storytelling, all of it would not go over as much as it does without the performances of Reigns, who plays every beat of the story through his looks and motivations and words in and out of the ring, as much as the wrestling action. The loud and boisterous crowd from London’s O2 Arena, chanted “Stand up if you hate Roman Reigns” throughout the match, and like clockwork, the whole place was standing up amplifying the heel heat on Reigns.
In addition, the match left you with questions. Where does the Usos younger brother, Solo Sikoa’s allegiance really lie? Throughout the match, Sikoa’s face, at times, appeared very conflicted as he continued to let Reigns decimate his older brothers. Those that were waiting for a complete turn by Sikoa, hoping he would join forces with his brothers, will have to wait another day. But from the looks of it, that day is coming.
Now, with his entire ‘Bloodline’ on the brink of collapse, his cousin Jey Uso a threat once again to his Universal Championship, and the WWE creatives allowing Reigns to be pinned, it looks to set up a title match between Jey and Roman this August at SummerSlam. Will WWE book that match? Stay tuned. The ‘Bloodline’s’ story has continually paid huge dividends for the WWE with record-high attendance and high television ratings, and there’s more to the story to come.
MEN’S MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH
In a brilliant move to start the show with the highly competitive men’s Money in the Bank ladder match the field included: Butch, Ricochet, Shisuke Nakamura, Logan Paul, Damian Priest and L.A. Knight.
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Social media superstar and influencer, Logan Paul, who has proven he belongs in the WWE, was not the favorite with the crowd and he played up that fact. However, the one that everyone in London was rooting for, and many at home, was L.A. Knight. This is the guy who has it all, but has never been given the proper push by the WWE. It seemed like this would be his moment to elevate him to where he should be. However, it was not meant to be Knight’s night.
In the post event press conference, Triple H said on L.A. Knight’s loss at Money in the Bank, “I know LA Knight was a massive favorite coming in tonight, continuing that ascent. But great things come to those who wait, right? I think that that rise is just getting started.”
Another very deserving star, Damian Priest, ultimately climbed to the top of the ladder and secured the briefcase which means he now has a shot to win a WWE championship at any time. The moment Priest secured the briefcase, and with his Judgment Day teammate Finn Balor facing Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship later in the night, all eyes were going to be on Priest, if he showed up at ringside to cash in. (More on that below).
There were outstanding bumps and spots throughout the ladder match. One moment occurred when Ricochet summersaulted from the ring slamming Paul off the apron into two tables. The replay seemedto indicate Paul hurt his head, but he actually wound up slicing his shoulder.
WOMEN’S MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH
As the WWE Universe would say, “This was awesome!” The women’s Money in the Bank ladder match was so creative and featured high-flying spots and double-crosses, that you really did not know which way it was going to go – although the smart money was on Iyo Sky. Competing for the briefcase were: Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus, Bayley, Sky, Zoey Stark and Zelina Vega.
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During the match, Stark, working alongside “Thank You” Trish Stratus, tried to handcuff Becky Lynch to the ring post, but she only got the cuffs around on one of her wrists. As the decorated Lynch (who has never won Money in the Bank) tries to climb her ladder to victory, Bayley was on the opposite side of her with a ladder trying to beat her to the top. Then, came Iyo Sky’s brilliant thinking! She handcuffed her Damage CTRL mentor, Bayley, and Lynch to each other so they could not use their arms to further climb their ladders, enabling Sky to get to the top and grab the briefcase and become the winner.
The match definitely took its toll on WWE legend, Trish Stratus, 47, as it appears she broke her nose. Vega and Sky provided the jaw-dropping spots throughout the match including powerbombs off the top of the ladder and Sky, taking to the sky, to land on all her opponents outside the ring.
After Sky’s recent performances, including at WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico against Bianca Belair, it was only a matter of time before she got her big push. Now the question becomes, which WWE women’s champ will she cash in on?
LIV MORGAN AND RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ VS. RHONDA ROUSEY AND SHAYNA BASZLER
In the “WTF” moment of the entire show, Shayna Baszler out of nowhere turned on her tag team partner Rhonda Rousey during their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. If you went away from your screens or blinked, you may have missed this turn of events. After going ballistic on her partner, Baszler walked out on the match, leaving a vulnerable Rousey to easily get pinned by Rodriguez.
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Morgan and Rodriguez regain the tag championships they lost. Where does this go from here? Most likely, Rousey vs. Baslzer at SummerSlam, but we just are on sure of what are the motivations for Shayna to beat down Rhonda.
JOHN CENA MAKES A SURPRISE APPEARANCE
In a shocker, and a major moment of the night, 16-time WWE champion, John Cena came out to the ring to the adoring crowd and propped up London as a potential home for WrestleMania, much to the delight of the over 19,000 in attendance.
Cena shared, “I want the world to know that you are under-appreciated. I’m here to try to bring WrestleMania to London.” While the pop was deafening, this has to be something in the works for the superstar to say that. The first open WrestleMania would be 2025, since WrestleMania is booked for Philadelphia in 2024. With AEW about to sellout Wembley Stadium this August with their first massive stadium show, it’s clear that WWE went on the offense to bring an even bigger moment to London town.
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To give Cena a foe during his segment, Grayson Waller came out to talk trash to Cena and to say that WrestleMania should come to Australia not London. Eventually, Waller attacked Cena, but Cena got the upper hand with his ‘attitude adjustment’ before his time in the ring ended.
Just having Cena show up was massive for fans young and old at O2 Arena. Reports indicated that John was already in London filming a movie so it was easy to get him to come across time and give some love to the London WWE Universe.
SETH ‘FREAKIN’ ROLLINS VS. FINN BALOR
In this WWE World Championship match, Balor had an ax to grind against Rollins. Ultimately, this match was really about furthering another storyline rather than this match itself.
Damian Priest, fresh off winning the Money in the Bank ladder match, came out to the ring ten minutes into the match-up. As many had hoped, would this be the moment that Priest would cash in on Rollins if he was weakened by Balor, or would he swerve his Judgement Day buddy, Finn Balor, if Balor got the victory? What did happen was Priest brought the intimation factor to ringside with his MITB briefcase in hand.
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Ultimately, Damian did not cash in. Instead, he faked like he would as Balor went to the top rope for his finisher the coup de grace, but he was distracted by Priest and fumbled the move. Rollins was then able to knock Balor off the top rope and hit him with his patented curb stomp and secure the win.
There will be more dissension between Priest and Balor in the weeks to come. Will Priest leave the Judgement Day? Will one or the other cost each other a title opportunity? More to come.
In other key moments ….
GUNTHER VS. MATT RIDDLE
While it looked once again that Gunther was dominant in his win vs. Matt Riddle to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship, the real threat to his title arrived on the scene when Drew McIntrye returned to action after months away and his contract negotiations still underway. In the ring, McIntrye challenged Gunther and landed a Claymore to Gunther’s face for good measure. It was at WrestleMania 39 that Gunther, McIntrye and Sheamus were involved in that triple-threat match for the title, that many believed was one of the best of WrestleMania weekend in Los Angeles.
CODY RHODES VS. DOMINIK MYSTERIO
Rhodes secured an easy win here over Mysterio, and now he is on to continue to ‘finish the story’. We would assume, next up, the third match-up with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, before returning to his quest for the WWE Universal Championship currently held by Roman Reigns.
This card had everything and we have to give it a solid “A”. Following Money in the Bank, Michael Fairman and pro wrestling reporter, Luis Ruiz went on to You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel for another edition of their What’s Up? Wrestling series to give their thoughts and reactions immediately following the premium live event on Peacock. You can catch that below.
So, what did you think of WWE’s Money in the Bank 2023? What were your favorite moments? Let us know in the comment section.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum Kidnaps Obrecht as Britt’s Replacement to Finish Faison’s Final Project
WSB director Ross Cullum is truly as despicable villain as they come, and played with steely intensity by Andrew Hawkes. For the double agents latest crime, you need to look no further than the Friday, June 5 cliffhanger of General Hospital, where in the episode’s final moments he sneaks up on an unassuming Dr. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) after hiding in the back seat of her car.
Next, he chloroforms her with his intent clear. He plans on forcing her to finish the last leg of Faison’s final project at Wyndemere, since her daughter Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) left town with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) in tow to get away from Cullum!
In what led to the kidnapping, Cullum had a terse conversation with his business associate and co-conspirator on the project, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). It is Sidwell who is preoccupied with wanting to bring Marco’s killer to justice (not knowing it’s the man right in front of him!). Sidwell told Cullum if bringing Marco’s killer to justice wasn’t a priority for the WSB director, then why should protecting Cullum be a priority for him?
SIDWELL VS. CULLUM
The two finally put aside their differences as they have to complete Faison’s final project for it will be highly lucrative for them, useful for their mutual gains, and groundbreaking. In order to do that they need a great mind with a scientific background to finish it up and get them to the finish line since Britt as disappeared.
Later, outside of “General Hospital,” Obrecht is headed back to her car after searching Britt’s office for any clues as to the whereabouts of her daughter. But when she got in the car to drive away, that’s when the aforementioned Cullum strikes!
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BROOK LYNN GETS ADVICE FROM A FORMER ADULTERESS
In other key developments, after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) keeps inserting herself into Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) life, all with the seeming pretense to pay back Chase for helping her clear her name at the trial, and standing by her, she brings good news in person about baby Phoebe’s adoption to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) law office to Chase. Once Brook Lynn heard Chase was on her away over with paperwork, she decided to hightail it out of there for an “emergency” appointment for Deception.
As we come to find out, Brook Lynn meets up with Lucy (Lynn Herring) at the Metro Court pool, She then proceeds to inform Lucy about Willow sniffing around he husband. Lucy says she knows a thing or two about being an adulteress. Brook Lynn wants Lucy to help her send a clear message to Willow to stay away from her husband, or else!
Now below, check out the scenes before Obrecht was kidnapped where she visited Willow, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) and suspects Willow is up to no good.
Then let us know, with Lucy taking Brook Lynn under her wing, what plot do you think the two will come up with against Willow? What do you think will happen to Obrecht? With Lucas also at Wyndemere trying to bait Sidwell into an attempted murder charge, will he winds up thrown in the secret room with Josslyn? Share your thoughts and theories on the latest GH via the comment section below.
Recaps
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Katie and Brooke Have the ‘Sister’ of All Blowouts! Did Heather Tom Just Secure Another Emmy Nomination?
The Friday, June 5 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful served up words of jealously, years of pent up rage, and old and new wounds, when Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) had a confrontation with her sister Katie Logan (Heather Tom).
The fallout happened with Katie’s desire to keep her new fashion house Logan alive while Brooke lets her know in no uncertain terms to stay away from her “turf” and stop pouching employees like Brooke believes Katie did with Eric Forrester (John McCook). However, as viewers know, Ridge put his father out to pasture, and Katie was looking for a new designer to jump start her new fashion house and Eric wanted to do it.
While you think that’s all water under the bridge, now there is Brooke’s daughter, Hope (Annika Noelle), jus waiting to jump on board as Logan’s new lead designer, something that Brooke is currently unaware of. One thing led to another, and six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom does what she does best when given the material, she “Heather Tom’d it!”
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We predict come the 2027 Daytime Emmy Awards this could certainly be on Heather’s reel if she chose to submit it. Let’s take a look and the hostile words that were thrown in the writing of the scene.
LOGAN VS. FORRESTER CREATIONS
Katie: “Look at the things that you’ve done, not just to me, but too so many people.”
Brooke follows: “Well, there it is. Proof that your anger really does exist. It’s always been you, me and Donna, the Logan women. And now since this quest of yours, I feel like you’re driving a wedge between us and that isn’t healthy for any of us, especially you, Katie and lashing out. That is not the answer. I’m just afraid that this will go badly for you. You said that you were going to strike out on your own. Instead, you used my name Logan. You tricked Eric and then you had the audacity to show his designs after he begged you not to. What is going on?
Katie responds, “I’m tired of you telling me over and over again how crushed he is. How devastated emotionally he is, because Logan used his designs as their first collection, A collection, by the way, that was overwhelmingly successful that everyone loved. I did nothing to degrade his reputation. So, if he is so crushed, if he’s so ashamed of working with me, then he needs to tell that to my face. He doesn’t need you to be his messenger.”
Brooke adds, “You humiliated him. You disrespected him. I don’t know what’s going on with you, but just stay away from Forrester OK? Do whatever you need to do. Go hire another designer. But stay off my turf and don’t you dare pull another stunt like you did last time, stealing Eric from us. Just leave Forrester Creations alone. It is a warning. Don’t mess with the Forrester’s. Stay out of our business.”
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An enraged Katie warns Brooke, “You stay out of mine. You’re running a family company with Eric and Ridge and Steffy. Well, I’m running a family company too with the Spencer’s. Liam and Bill.”
A condescending Brooke says, “I’m glad you recognize that Forrester is my family business with Eric Ridge. Hope, Steffy and me, and we are committed to Forrester’s success, united in purpose with Eric’s return, the new couture line, reestablishing hope and Hope for the Future”
And that is when we the gloves really come off. Katie goes in on Brooke: “How’s that going for you? It seems to me that Ridge and Steffy are just fine with killing the whole line. How exactly have you advocated for Hope, Brooke? How exactly? Have you put her first? She’s never been first in your life and she knows it. Everyone knows that Ridge is first. Always has been your destiny. Hope grew up in a household where, for all intents and purposes, Ridge was her father figure. Did he ever treat her as a daughter? No. He has nothing but contempt for her, and you allow that. Why, Brooke? I’ll tell you why because she’s the result of yet another betrayal of your other daughter. She is your dirty little mistake!”
THE SLAP THAT COULD CHANGE KATIE AND BROOKE’S RELATIONSHIP FOREVER
With that Brooke slaps her sister. Katie snaps and threatens Brooke, “Don’t you ever put your hands on me like that again. I am not your punching back, literally or figuratively. I’m going to tell you something and you better listen! I am gonna do everything in my power to make sure that Logan succeeds”
Brooke says, “That is great because I swear I want you to succeed. I hope that you do well.” A angered Katie says, “That’s all I need, Brooke. Just a little ‘hope’ and you’re gonna see soon enough!”
As Katie says those words, she is staring at a photo of Brooke and Hope together, with Brooke in the dark that her very own daughter is going to jump ship to Logan, soon enough.
So, what did you think of the confrontation scenes between Brooke and Katie on Friday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful? Do you think Heather Tom might get nominated for an Emmy for these scenes (if she were to enter the race in 2027)? Let us know via the comment section below.
In one of the more far-fetched soap opera moments in recent memory, while Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) are chatting at the Quartermaine boathouse in swimming trunks for him and a bikini for her, the two exes have a heart to heart on Wednesday’s June 3 episode of General Hospital.
The moment was set-up by Michael (Rory Gibson) and Jacinda (Paige Herschell) who want to find a way to push the exes together in order to get incriminating evidence of the two, so Michael can gain leverage over Willow for full custody of their children. once and for all. Jacinda notes how Chase definitely has a savior and white knight syndrome going on.
During Willow and Chase’s chat at the boathouse, the subject turns to how Chase was demoted at the PCPD in his efforts to help get Willow acquitted of attempted murder charges at her trial for the shooting of Drew. He has since gone from detective to patrolman. However, Willow comes up with an idea! Why doesn’t he come to work for her as her chief of staff. Willow feels he would be perfect, because he is only one of the only people she can trust.
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WILLOW LAYS OUT THE BENEFITS OF CHASE ACCEPTING HER JOB OFFER
A surprised Chase, says he isn’t qualified, but Willow thinks otherwise. She urges him to consider the position she is offering, because it would give him a more regular schedule that would be befitting for him being a new father to baby Phoebe.
Chase’s want to know why it was so important to Willow that he take the job, she continues to explain how she trusts him, but Tracy (Jane Elliot) spots the two in a close moment and hides behind the boathouse. Willow exits, but asks Chase to promise he will think over her offer.
Next, Tracy threatens Chase that this is the last time he will cheat on her granddaughter, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton). Knowing he didn’t “cheat” on his wife, Chase looks pissed off.
So, can you imagine, Chase as Willow’s Chief of Staff? Weigh-in if you think he will be stupid enough to take this job knowing the issues it would cause for Brook Lynn? Will the police officer ever get the clue that Willow is manipulating him like she does to everyone else? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Josslyn Gets a Visitor in Obrecht, Chase Makes A High-Profile Arrest … But Who is it?
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