Started 20 years back as the brainchild of Chris Jericho and Vince McMahon, WWE’s Money in the Bank is one of the most innovative and exciting events for a variety of reasons. While Money in the Bank isn’t a match for the title, it gives a wildcard entry to the winner for a shot at the championship, anytime and anywhere. For two decades, WWE has witnessed some of the best matches in the event, and this year was no different.
Especially the women’s MITB match, which saw The Glow pick up a well-deserved victory, triumphing over some of the biggest names of the women’s division. Though fans are going crazy about Naomi winning the MITB briefcase, they would be surprised to hear that Naomi isn’t the first black wrestler in WWE to bag the briefcase.
This black WWE superstar won the MITB bout way before Naomi
Unlike every other sport in the world, black athletes are not known to dominate the WWE. In fact, if you turn the pages of history, you will find very few black wrestlers who have become Hall of Famers in the promotion.
The WWE men’s roster is definitely missing a standout black superstar like the women’s division has with Naomi. She’s undeniably one of the biggest names in the game, with insane in-ring skills and a charisma that’s made her a global sensation. WWE and Triple H have really put the spotlight on her, especially after her recent heel turn, which helped her win the Money in the Bank briefcase this year.
But interestingly, Naomi isn’t the first black wrestler to win MITB. That honor actually goes to Big E, who made history back in 2021 when he won the match and later cashed in to become WWE Champion.
Big E faced some serious competition in the 2021 Money in the Bank match, stepping into the ring with heavy hitters like Drew McIntyre, Riddle, Kevin Owens, King Nakamura, Ricochet, Seth Rollins, and John Morrison.
The bout kept fans glued to their seats with wild moments and unexpected twists. But when the dust settled, Big E pulled off the unthinkable, climbing the ladder and grabbing the briefcase. His win made history as WWE’s first Black Money in the Bank winner.
Can Naomi successfully cash in her MITB contract?
Winning Money in the Bank is just the first step; getting that championship title is the real challenge. After his win in 2021, Big E successfully cashed in on Bobby Lashley after the latter had just defended his championship title against Randy Orton.
Now, Naomi finds herself in the same position. She’s got the briefcase, but she still needs to cash in and win a WWE Championship, which is way easier said than done. What’s wild is that no woman in WWE history has ever failed a Money in the Bank cash-in. It will be interesting to see if Naomi will break the hundred percent cash-in record of the women’s division.
But one thing’s for sure: The Glow deserves every bit of success coming her way. No matter what, Naomi has always outdone herself for the company, and WWE is finally giving her the recognition she deserves. It will be interesting to see how long her dream run will last in WWE.
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 is available to stream on Peacock in the United States, and on Netflix everywhere else.
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