WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff
#MITB
Original Air Date: May 19, 2019
Event Date: May 19, 2019
aired live on the WWE Network
City: Hartford, CT
Venue: XL Center
Panel: Jonathan Coachman, Charly Caruso, Sam Roberts, David Otunga
Commentary:
Ring Announcer:
Brand: Co-Branded
Panel
Jonathan Coachman introduces Charly Caruso who introduces Sam Roberts and David Otunga. The panel then briefly goes over tonight’s matches.
The panel then discusses Sami Zayn taking Braun Strowman’s place in the ladder match. They also discuss who they think might win the briefcase.
Backstage
Sarah Schreiber asks Becky Lynch if she’s going to lose her titles tonight. Becky says one on one is going to be different than the two on one she faced on RAW.
Panel
The panel discusses the possibility of Becky Lynch leaving with both of her titles tonight.
Backstage
Lacey Evans calls Becky Lynch “Becky Big Mouth.” She also talks about taking out the trash.
Video
A look at the feud between Kofi Kingston and Kevin Owens.
Backstage
Sarah Schreiber asks Kevin Owens if he can become champ tonight. Owens says it’s not a matter of “if,” it’s a matter of “how.”
Panel
The panel discusses Kofi being a worthy champ and Owens’ chances of beating him.
The panel then talks about Roman Reigns versus Elias.
Video
A look at the feud between Shane McMahon and The Miz.
Panel
The panel talks about the changes in The Miz.
Selfie Promo
Nikki Cross talks about being an outcast. She says Alexa Bliss has been nothing but nice to her, and she wants to win Money in the Bank just like Alexa did last year.
Panel
Beth Phoenix and Sonya Deville replace David Otunga and Sam Roberts on the panel. They discuss the women’s ladder match. Sonya fully supports Mandy Rose, but everyone else seems to have doubts. Zelina Vega walks up and wonders why anyone cares about what Sonya Deville has to say. Zelina and Sonya yell over each other for a couple of minutes until the show cuts to the ring.
Match 1
Rowan & Daniel Bryan (SD Tag Champs) vs The Usos
(referee: Jason Ayers)
Result: Jimmy Uso pins Daniel Bryan after a double Samoan splash
Time: 11:11
Match Thoughts
Good match. The main goal for Jimmy and Jey seemed to be trying to solve the problem of Rowan. They kept working on Rowan (and taking a lot of damage while doing so) and eventually began to see some results. Daniel Bryan was of course always dangerous as well, and he started to take control late in the match. It was an uphill batle for The Usos, and it was fun to watch.
Panel
Sam Roberts rejoins the panel (replacing Sonya Deville) as they go over tonight’s matches again.
Video
A look at the feud between Styles and Rollins.
Panel
The panel discusses the Universal Title match.
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