Theory had a busy Saturday night at the WWE Money in the Bank event as he worked two matches.
Earlier in the night, Theory lost the United States Title to Bobby Lashley. He was later added by on-screen WWE authority figure Adam Pearce to the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match alongside
Theory ended up winning the match and was awarded the MITB briefcase. He can cash in the contract anytime within the next year for a shot at Roman Reigns’ Undisputed WWE Universal Title.
The WWE Stats Twitter account noted that Theory made history by becoming the first star to lose a title and win the MITB briefcase on the same night. He also became the sixth contract winner that was competing in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match for the very first time.
Superstars who won the #MITB contract and won a championship in the same night:
– @KaneWWE
– Dean Ambrose
– @AlexaBliss_WWE
– @itsBayleyWWE
– @WWEAsuka*
– @YaOnlyLivvOnceSuperstars who won the #MITB contract and LOST a championship in the same night:
— Wrestling Stats & Info (@WWEStats) July 3, 2022
.@_Theory1 is the 1st @WWE Superstar to win the #MITBÂ contract and lose a championship in the same night.
(via @WWEStats) pic.twitter.com/xvs8YikEix
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 3, 2022
As noted on the broadcast, Theory is also the youngest MITB winner in history. Reigns will make his next title defense against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam later this month in a last man standing match.
