In a recent airing of his podcast, “Extreme Life,” Matt Hardy opened up about the significance of the annual WWE pay-per-view event titled “Money In The Bank”. The episode arrived at an apt moment, as the 2024 “Money In The Bank” took center stage at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada this past weekend.
The core highlights of Hardy’s podcast are provided below:
Hardy touched upon the question of if “Money In The Bank” (MITB) should continue as an independent event or become part of WrestleMania, stating, “I certainly enjoyed seeing it at WrestleMania. I thought it was a great idea. Nevertheless, I can see why it gradually expanded beyond its spot at WrestleMania. Given that WWE wants to host a pay-per-view every month for maximizing revenue, it does make sense. MITB operates well as an independent concept, especially with both men’s and women’s matches. So I understand the reasoning behind this approach. There’s perfect business sense in it.”
In response to whether MITB holds a place amongst the ‘Big Four’ WWE PLEs, Hardy divulged, “That’s a thought-provoking point. I’m unsure. I still believe in the magnetism of Survivor Series. I wouldn’t necessarily argue that it has surpassed the top four in any measure. But there’s no doubt in my mind that Money in the Bank is growing in popularity, in large part due to the iconic ladder match. I feel people are really attracted to these ladder matches. Despite critics suggesting they can become redundant, Money in the Bank inherently offers something intriguing for viewers. The promise of two high-stakes ladder matches creates an anticipatory buzz. If your preferred wrestler – male or female – wins, it’s a sign of a successful year ahead. It creates a lot of potential excitement and unpredictability, which I really appreciate.”
Commenting on the wrestlers that took part in the WrestleMania 22 MITB match, Hardy remarked, “Absolutely, the talent pool was diverse. All of them are talented in their own right and popular during that time. There were performers like myself and RVD, who were more likely found in ladder matches, extreme or DQ matches. Also in the lineup were legends like Fit Finlay and Ric Flair, alongside a powerhouse like Bobby Lashley – a fascinating mix.”
For an on-the-go dose of Hardy’s wrestling insights, enjoy the embedded episode of “Extreme Life” below: [embedded content]