It looks as though only superstars from Smackdown Live will be able to compete for the Money in the Bank briefcase this year. Promotional materials for the event are advertising it as a Smackdown-exclusive event.
Money in the Bank 2017
Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday, and so far everything the WWE has sent out has indicated the event will not be open to both brands. This is unlike how the event was run during the previous brand-split era, where each brand would have their own separate MITB match. Under those rules however, the winning superstar could cash in their briefcase for a shot at either world title.
The event is scheduled for Sunday June 18th 2017 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Randy Orton’s hometown.
This doesn’t necessarily mean the RAW superstars won’t have their own MITB match, but so far all indications are the gimmick will be exclusive to Smackdown.
WWE’s full release can be viewed here.
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