WWE Money In The Bank 2017: Ranking Possible Winners Of The ‘SmackDown Live’ Women's Ladder Match

For the first time ever, WWE Money in the Bank will include a women’s ladder match. Five WWE superstars will compete at the next “SmackDown Live” pay-per-view, looking to win the briefcase and earn a guaranteed shot at the SmackDown Women’s Championship.

Because the SmackDown Women’s Division isn’t all that big, every member (aside from Smackdown Women’s Champion Naomi) will be in the match. That includes Charlotte and Becky Lynch, who have won titles since the brand split, as well as Carmella, Natalya and Tamina.

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WWE has been teasing Lana’s debut as part of the division, but she hasn’t been entered into the match. Nikki Bella was drafted by “SmackDown Live” last summer, but she hasn’t been on WWE TV since WrestleMania 33.

Even though “Monday Night Raw” has the likes of Alexa Bliss, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Mickie James, the blue brand has had the more entertaining division since April’s Superstar Shakeup. That will only continue with the June 17 PPV.

Let’s rank all the potential female Money in the Bank 2017 winners, starting with the least likely.

5) Tamina

Tamina hasn’t been on TV regularly enough to consider her a real threat to win the ladder match. Her appearance on “SmackDown Live” after the Superstar Shakeup was her first notable moment in a year, and she needs to further establish herself before getting a title shot.

4) Carmella

Carmella is a dark horse candidate to win the briefcase. She’s already pinned Naomi multiple times, and she’s technically the No.2 female heel on the “SmackDown Live” women’s roster. James Ellsworth could potentially interfere and help her win the match, though a few more candidates have a better chance to successfully climb the ladder at the PPV.

3) Charlotte Flair

It certainly wouldn’t be surprising to see Charlotte win the ladder match. She’s the company’s best female performer along with Alexa Bliss, and WWE has already given her four championship reigns in less than two years. Of all the women in the match, however, Charlotte needs the win the least, and the briefcase will probably go to someone that will truly benefit from holding it.

2) Becky Lynch

Becky’s character has gotten somewhat stale in the last few months, and winning the briefcase could help rejuvenate the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Champion. She’s only been a babyface on the main roster, but using a cash-in on Naomi as the impetus for a heel turn would make a lot of sense. With Charlotte’s recent babyface turn, the two could have one of the best feuds between any two women in 2017.

1) Natalya

It’s probably only a matter of time before Natalya wins the SmackDown Women’s Championship, and doing so by cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase might be the best way to do it. As the de facto leader of the Welcoming Committee, she’s the blue brand’s No1. heel. Natalya is one of WWE’s best in-ring performers, but she hasn’t held a title since the company’s “women’s revolution.” Winning the ladder match will change that while allowing her to get even more heat.