Tonight on SmackDown Live (May 22nd), two more Superstars qualified to this year’s Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.
In the first of two Qualifying matches, Lana took on one of half of the IIconics Billie Kay.
The ICONIC pipes on @PeytonRoyceWWE & @BillieKayWWE!!! Apparently, @WWEDramaKing isn't the only Superstar who can sing! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/tBQCiLs9Kz
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 23, 2018
Prior to the match, the IIconics taunted Lana with a duet song to combat Aiden English’s introduction of Lana.
It must be LANA DAY, because distractions just paid dividends for @LanaWWE to earn her way into the Women's #MITB #LadderMatch! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/Y3IO9zWW9c
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2018
When the bell rang, English pulled out a “Lana Day” sign which triggered the IIconics to confront and slap him. Lana used the moment to slap Royce across the face and send her to the barricade. Lana then turned her attention to Kay, who throws Lana back into the ring. Once the Superstars met in the middle, Lana hits Kay with a high roundhouse kick and X-Factor combination for the victory! This also marks Lana’s first singles match win.
In the second Women’s MITB Ladder match, Naomi took on Sonya Deville.
The QUEEN @MsCharlotteWWE & #IrishLassKicker @BeckyLynchWWE are watching very closely as @NaomiWWE battles @SonyaDevilleWWE with a #MITB spot up for grabs! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/dBMeCgy3XC
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2018
Deville used her strength to start things off by grounding Naomi with a waist lock takedown. The Superstar gets to their feet, where Naomi manages to stay evasive of Deville’s offense until a spear brings Naomi back down.
Deville continued her power trip with a body scissors lock and spine buster for a two count. Both Superstars go kick for kick and end up taking each other out. Deville proceeds with knee shots to the midsection and runs the ropes but Naomi ducks and reverses to a roll-up for the three count.
Lana and Naomi now join the following Superstars to this year’s MITB Ladder match:
Next week’s Monday Night Raw gauntlet match will determine the final contender for the MITB Ladder match.
What are your thoughts on Lana and Naomi joining the MITB Ladder match?
