Lana Vs Naomi Money In The Bank

Okay, wrestling fans, let's talk. Let's talk about a Money in the Bank that still keeps me up at night. No, not the botched finish. I'm talking about Lana vs. Naomi.

Remember 2017? Ah, simpler times.

Remember when Lana was trying to break out as a singles competitor? The "Ravishing Russian" traded manager duties for in-ring action. The goal? To be the best.

And then there's Naomi. Glowing, athletic, and genuinely likeable. She was the SmackDown Women's Champion going into the match.

On paper, a showdown between these two sounds… fine. But honestly? I think Lana should have won.

Hear me out! Please!

I know, I know. Gasp! A collective intake of breath across the internet. But let's be real, Naomi was already established. She was the champ. She didn't *need* the briefcase.

Lana, on the other hand? Girl needed a rocket boost. Think of the storyline possibilities!

Imagine Lana, briefcase in hand, lurking in the shadows. Threatening to cash in at any moment. The drama! The intrigue!

It would have been deliciously chaotic. We know WWE loves a bit of chaos.

The Shock Factor

Naomi winning was… predictable. Safe. It didn't really move the needle, did it? It solidified her place, sure.

But Lana winning? Now *that* would have been a moment. A genuine "holy crap" moment. A shocker people would still be talking about today (like I am now!).

Think of the heel heat! The fans would have been livid. Perfect.

The "But She's Not Ready!" Argument

I hear you. I hear the whispers of "Lana wasn't ready in 2017!". Okay, fair point. But wrestling is theatre! It's storytelling!

They could have booked it cleverly. Lana could have won due to some shenanigans. Interference, a lucky roll-up, anything! The point is to give her the momentum.

She would improve her skills and get better. Everyone starts somewhere!

The Unpopular Opinion Conclusion

Look, I love Naomi. She's fantastic. But in this one specific scenario, at this one specific Money in the Bank… I think Lana deserved the win. For the chaos. For the potential. For the sheer audacity of it all.

It would have been a gamble, yes. But sometimes, the biggest risks yield the biggest rewards. And in the world of wrestling, sometimes, the most unexpected choices are the most memorable.

So, there you have it. My unpopular opinion. Let the arguments begin! (But be nice, please).

I said what I said, and I stand by it. Lana should have won Money in the Bank 2017!