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The O2 Arena in London hosted WWE's Money in the Bank premium live event, featuring life-changing ladder matches and intense rivalries. There were surprise returns, even more surprising match results, and a pitch by a 16-time World Champion to bring WWE back to London for WrestleMania. The biggest winners of the night were he new Women's Tag Team Champions and The Usos, who pinned Roman Reigns and defeated the Universal Champion and his partner Solo Sikoa in The Bloodline Civil War main event. Here are your winners and losers for WWE Money in the Bank 2023:

Winner/Loser: Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match

This was a fantastic match. Fans won't love the fact that LA Knight -- who received an enormous pop from the crowd and showcased his undeniable charisma -- didn't win, but his time will come and even Triple H said in the post-PPV press conference that he noticed the love for Knight and that "good things come to those who wait." Damian Priest picks up the win, which is certainly not the worst decision WWE could have made. He showed up later in the night and is already teasing cashing in.

Logan Paul continued to impress, Ricochet should be a staple for ladder matches moving forward and the rest of the group did a solid job keeping the bout as entertaining as any ladder match in a long time. Ricochet's spectacular leap through the ladder was especially impressive, while Paul's spot through the table almost ended in disaster. Having this match go on first got the crowd hyped and they stayed hyped for the rest of the event.

Loser: Shayna Baszler Turns On Ronda Rousey

In a moment nobody saw coming during the Women's Tag Team Championship Match, Shayna Baszler attacked her partner and close friend Ronda Rousey. This left Rousey vulnerable to the devastating Tejada Bomb and ObLIVion moves. Mere seconds later, Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan reclaimed the tag team titles they believed they never should have lost. It was a big deal to see the titles change, but everyone was confused by the actions of Baszler.

This feels like a mistake. With the titles around Rousey and Baszler's waists, the tag team division had a real shot of turning into something solid. This isn't to suggest Morgan and Rodriquez can't elevate the titles, but Rousey and Baszler were legit and their run was way too short.

Winner: Drew McIntyre Returns

Following a solid match between Gunther and Matt Riddle -- one where Gunther was the heavy favorite to win -- Drew McIntyre made a triumphant return to the WWE marking his first appearance since WrestleMania 39 and putting to bed any rumors that he might be on his way out of the company. The audience erupted when he came down and confronted The Ring General, leaving no doubt that he is gunning for the IC title.

Their upcoming match (perhaps at SummerSlam) has the potential to steal the entire show, and how that matchup ends could speak loudly to what's next for McIntyre, who Triple H said in the Money in the Bank presser that he's not sure where rumors come from and he believes Drew will finish his career in WWE. The only real downside to all of this was just how much Riddle was seemingly inserted as an afterthought. He didn't pose much of a challenge, his match was added last minute and McIntyre's return overshadowed the fact he was part of this whole program.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

Dominik Mysterio's match against Cody Rhodes showed that you can put two people in the ring who are on vastly different levels in terms of in-ring ability, but if you have two on-fire gimmicks, it works. Dominik was never going to win this match and despite several attempts at interference, the American Nightmare emerged victorious in a relatively unimportant match.

Nothing that happened here will affect these two stars all that much, but it's good for Cody to be such a decisive winner here.

It appears Cody is completely healed now, meaning he won't need the cast any longer.

Winner: John Cena Returned

In a night filled with unexpected moments, the return of 16-time World Champion John Cena took center stage as perhaps the biggest surprise. The London crowd was in for a treat as Cena made his way to the ring, expressed his gratitude, and took the opportunity to address the significance of the event, highlighting that it marked the first premium live event in London in 20 years. He playfully questioned why it took so long for WWE to spend time with the passionate London fans and urged everyone to take a look around at the electrifying atmosphere.

Acknowledging the decision-makers' concerns about London being a potentially hostile environment, Cena passionately defended the fans, proclaiming them as the heartbeat of the event and asserting that they were the true stars. With fervor, he declared his mission to bring WrestleMania to London, emphasizing that his goal was not just to have one more match but to provide the beloved audience with the opportunity to experience the grandeur of WrestleMania firsthand.

Cena's heartfelt plea aimed to convince the decision-makers to recognize the immense passion and energy of the London crowd, allowing them to witness the spectacle that is WrestleMania in their own city. It was a great moment for the crowd and for Cena.

Winner: Iyo Sky

Iyo Sky continued her impressive momentum from Backlash by winning the Money in the Bank contract, outsmarting her friend Bayley and ensuring a guaranteed championship opportunity. This outcome sets the stage for intense matches between them, as Sky's victory creates jealousy and a potential split from Damage CTRL. The two members played things off at the press conference like there wasn't a problem, but it made for a funny moment when they went for a high-five and Bayley still had the handcuffs on.

Winner: Seth Rollins

In another match where the outcome wasn't really in question, Rollins and Balor have great in-ring chemistry and put on a solid match. Priest appeared with his briefcase to tease a cash-in but it wasn't entirely clear who he was keeping his eye on.

Winner: The Usos

The partnership between The Usos and Roman Reigns reached a pivotal moment, as Jimmy and Jey showcased their talent and loyalty on Saturday. They picked up arguably the biggest wins of their respective careers and this might have been the biggest pinfall loss for any one Superstar in over three years. No, a title didn't change hands, but this win almost feels bigger than what might have come with new tag team champions. This was personal, it was about family, and Reigns was finally human, taking a pin for the loss.

With Jey pinning Reigns, it sets up a potential push for him as a singles performer, where this leaves Solo Sikoa is another question fans will be eager to hear the answer to. This was a great match that had a little of everything.