WWE Money In The Bank 2017: Predictions, Match Card For ‘SmackDown Live’ PPV

Money in the Bank 2017 isn’t considered to be among WWE’s “Big 4” pay-per-views, though it probably should be. It’s leaped ahead of Survivor Series as one of the most important events each year, and it’s set for Sunday night in St. Louis.

The PPV will feature members of the “SmackDown Live” roster, and there are only five matches scheduled because of the two big co-main events. Below are predictions for the entire Money in the Bank card.

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United States Champion Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler and Shinsuke Nakamura (Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match)

The argument can be made for a few wrestlers to win this match. Styles is the blue brand’s No.1 babyface, and it’s only a matter of time before he gets back in the WWE Championship picture. Nakamura can be a major star in WWE, and winning the briefcase could help give him the push he needs. Zayn seems to be gaining more and more momentum, and winning Sunday’s match would only help that continue. But Baron Corbin is the clear choice here as a young heel that WWE seems to have high hopes for. Corbin was pinned Tuesday, continuing a string of losses, and Money in the Bank winners usually struggle to get wins before the PPV.

Prediction: Baron Corbin

WWE Champion Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton

Following his unexpected win at Backlash, Jinder will probably hold onto the belt for at least a little while. The Singh Brothers will get involved, as they do with every one of the champ’s matches, allowing Jinder to steal another win over Orton. WWE superstars seem to always lose in their hometown, and that likely won’t be any different for Orton. Expect this to be the end of their feud, though it’s unknown where the champ goes from here.

Prediction: Jinder Mahal

Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya vs. Tamina vs. Carmella (Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match)

Becky, Charlotte and Natalya stand out as the three women with the best opportunity to win the briefcase. Already having four title reigns in her brief WWE career, Charlotte can’t be counted out in any championship scenario. Becky was the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Champion, and a win could be the impetus for a potential heel turn. Natalya probably gets the nod, however, giving her a chance to hold a title for the first time since the “women’s revolution.”

Prediction: Natalya

SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. The New Day

The New Day will be SmackDown Tag Team Champions soon enough, but Money in the Bank might not be the time for them to win the belts. They just arrived on “SmackDown Live” a few weeks ago, and The Usos have been rejuvenated with their heel turn. Their feud with Breezango doesn’t appear to be finished, and a three-team tag match for the titles could be coming at the next PPV.

Prediction: The Usos

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SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi vs. Lana

Anything is certainly possible in this match. After all, who would have thought Jinder Mahal would be WWE Champion two months ago? While Mahal hadn’t won a singles match in months, Lana hasn’t won a singles match ever in her career. It’s hard to believe her first victory will come in a title match.

Prediction: Naomi