3 Reasons why IYO SKY failed to qualify for WWE Money in the Bank 2026

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#3. She has already won MITB

Back in 2023, IYO SKY was part of the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The Genius of the Sky shocked everyone by winning the briefcase, despite Trish Stratus, Becky Lynch, and other stars being part of the match.

As she has already won the MITB briefcase, she doesn’t necessarily need to qualify for the traditional ladder match. This could be why WWE decided not to give IYO a win on RAW this week, resulting in her failing to secure a spot in the MITB ladder match.

#2. She doesn’t need to be in another MITB Ladder Match to get a title shot

IYO SKY is a former Women’s World Champion and has defeated veteran stars in World Wrestling Entertainment. The Chief Content Officer has already established The Genius of the Sky as a main-event talent in the women’s division.

Because of her reputation in the women’s division, WWE can easily give IYO a Women’s World Championship match in the future. The former Damage CTRL member doesn’t need the MITB briefcase to earn a championship opportunity.

This might be another potential reason why IYO failed to qualify for the traditional MITB ladder match this year.

#1. No plans for her to become WWE Women’s World Champion again

Over the past few years, WWE has pushed IYO SKY as a main-event talent, and she has primarily been involved in Women’s World Championship feuds. The Genius of the Sky also had a good title reign as champion.

There is a possibility that the TKO-led promotion has no plans to crown IYO as the Women’s World Champion again. Considering this, the creative team may have decided not to put IYO in the 2026 Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

That said, it remains to be seen how the storyline will progress ahead of the MITB 2026 Premium Live Event and what’s next for The Genius of the Sky after her recent failure.