4 heart-stopping moments from women's Money in the Bank ladder match as Tiffany Stratton snatches briefcase

Tiffany Stratton Wins Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Secures Second Title‑shot Opportunity

New Orleans, La. – The 2024 WWE Money in the Bank pay‑per‑view, held on April 28 at the Smoothie King Center, delivered a night of high‑stakes competition. In the men’s main event, Roman Reigns defended the WWE Universal Championship against LA Knight, while a six‑woman ladder match for the Money in the Bank briefcase stole the show for many fans.

Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Le Vesque had set the tone early in the broadcast, telling viewers, “This is going to be one of those hold my breath until it’s over nights.” The promise of danger and drama proved true as the women’s ladder match unfolded, featuring Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, and Lash Legend.

Stratton’s Second Triumph

Tiffany Stratton entered the match with a recent victory at Money in the Bank earlier that year, when she captured the briefcase and cashed in on Nia Jax to win the WWE Women’s Championship. This year, Stratton aimed to become only the second woman ever to win the ladder match twice.

From the opening bell, the contest was anything but predictable. Stratton’s first moment of drama came when she attempted a swanton dive from the top rung of the ladder. The maneuver stalled, and she fell hard onto the padded floor, her head striking the mat. The crowd held its breath as officials checked on her; she sat up, held her head, and continued to compete. The fall could have been more serious, but Stratton’s resilience paid off. She ultimately climbed the ladder, outmaneuvered her opponents, and secured the briefcase, ensuring a guaranteed title opportunity.

High‑Impact Moves From the Ladder

The match was punctuated by several high‑risk spots. Sol Ruca delivered a devastating frog splash to Lash Legend from the top of the turnbuckle, sending both wrestlers through a ladder that had been wedged between the ring apron and the announce table. Legend emerged in pain, but the move added to the night’s intensity.

Jacy Jayne, who told OutKick Dropkick she would be “Jacy in the Bank” by the end of the night, found herself in a precarious situation when Lola Vice applied a chokehold. The two wrestlers fell backward onto a perpendicular ladder, sliding down it and out of the ring. Both suffered back injuries, but were not in the running for the briefcase as the final scramble unfolded.

Ruca also had a critical moment of opportunity when the ladder was pushed down by Jayne. While the ladder was still in motion, Ruca hung onto the hook that contained the briefcase. She then dropped from the hanger, landing on top of Jayne, Stratton, and Legend as the final scramble intensified.

The Final Scramble

The last seconds of the match were chaotic, with each competitor vying for the briefcase. After a series of near‑falls and high‑octane exchanges, Stratton emerged as the sole survivor on the ladder, clutching the briefcase. She became the second woman to win the Money in the Bank ladder match twice, a feat that places her among the elite of WWE’s women’s division.

Event Overview

Money in the Bank 2024 drew 10,000 fans to the Smoothie King Center, a venue that has hosted the event since 2016. In addition to the women’s ladder match, the card featured the men’s title defense by Roman Reigns against LA Knight, which added to the event’s star power. The pay‑per‑view also included a tag team match and a special tribute to WWE’s 30‑th anniversary.

Looking Ahead

With the briefcase in hand, Stratton will be in the WWE Women’s Championship picture. Her win at Money in the Bank means she can cash in the briefcase at any time, potentially during a title defense of her choosing. Analysts say that the timing of a cash‑in can be crucial; if the champion is exhausted or injured, the odds shift in the briefcase holder’s favor.

The event’s success was a testament to the continued popularity of WWE’s women’s division. The ladder match’s combination of athleticism, storytelling, and danger provided a night that fans and commentators alike will remember for weeks.

As the WWE Universe turns its attention to next month’s pay‑per‑view, the anticipation surrounding Stratton’s guaranteed title shot is palpable. Fans can expect to see a strategic, high‑stakes confrontation that could reshape the championship landscape of WWE’s women’s division.