Forbes
In need of a big showing after the NXT TakeOver card from the night before continued to reset the expectations of WWE fans, Sunday’s Money in the Bank card finally came through late after an incredibly bland start.
Along with a strong women’s Money in the Bank match earlier in the night, it was the final three matches of the evening that helped the show save face in front of a smart and passionate Chicago crowd. And like WrestleMania 35 just two months earlier, it was newcomer Ronda Rousey who may have stolen the entire show on this evening.
Rousey, a former UFC champion, turned in a nearly flawless effort in her first televised singles match against Nia Jax for the Raw women’s championship. The men’s MITB closed the show, and the WWE championship feud between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura likely also saw its final chapter.
If the constant negative reaction from the crowd during Roman Reigns’ match again Jinder Mahal was any indication, WWE’s main roster currently has some issues in terms of booking and presentation.
Anyone who watched the top-shelf storytelling and action from NXT on Saturday can certainly attest to. But all in all, Sunday night turned out to be a net positive, largely because of how well the order of the card was presented, saving the best for last.