Cageside Seats’ weekly stock report names three wrestlers whose standing fell and three who rose after a busy week of WWE TV, including Money in the Bank qualifiers and a steel cage match.
GUNTHER lost a Money in the Bank qualifier to CM Punk and publicly objected to having to qualify, signaling a dip in his current WWE positioning.
Penta won a late Money in the Bank qualifier and opened/closed Raw, making him a leading contender for the MITB contract.
Lash Legend and Roxanne Perez qualified for the women’s Money in the Bank match over established names, reflecting WWE’s push of younger talent.
This week's Cageside Seats stock report tracks who moved up and down after SmackDown and Raw episodes that included Money in the Bank qualifying matches, a steel cage finish, returns, and other storyline beats.
Giulia: She lost a Money in the Bank qualifying match to Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend. That loss weakens her build ahead of Blake Monroe's advertised debut on the next SmackDown.
GUNTHER: He was pinned by CM Punk in a Money in the Bank qualifier. Earlier on SmackDown he said it was "ridiculous" that he had to qualify for a ladder match. Danhausen nearly put a "curse" on him, and Cageside Seats notes GUNTHER's post–SummerSlam wins on SmackDown have been limited, suggesting a mini slump.
IYO SKY & Bayley: Both returned after multi-week absences and were pinned in their matches. Bayley's loss came against the heel who sidelined her in July. Those pins indicate WWE isn't currently building either for a major push.
Lash Legend & Roxanne Perez: Both qualified for the women's Money in the Bank ladder match over former champions like IYO SKY and Charlotte Flair. WWE's selections skew young this year, and these qualifications move both closer to a potential breakout.
Trick Williams: He defeated Baron Corbin in a steel cage to close their feud. Lil Yachty provided help during the match, but commentators afterwards framed Trick as showing what he's made of, giving him momentum as United States Champion.
What this means for Money in the Bank and the short term
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