Every year, wrestling purists say it’s time to get rid of the Money in the Bank ladder matches. They say that cashing in the briefcase to defeat a tired or injured opponent is a cheap way to win a World championship.
Indeed, that has happened many times over the years, starting with Edge beating John Cena for the WWE title in 2006. But these purists don’t realize that it’s very difficult to win the Money in the Bank briefcase. First, you have to win a Triple Threat qualifying match. Then, you have to survive an insane ladder match against five opponents.
So these purists need to realize that the Money in the Bank ladder match is like a World championship match. The winner just needs the pick the right moment to collect the gold. So, who are the big favorites and dark horses for this Saturday’s ladder matches?
Rhea Ripley is the obvious favorite on the women’s side. She is a three-time champion, and she possesses the power and aggression to prevail in a ladder match. Nobody would be surprised to see Ripley become “Mami in the Bank.”
Remember, the women’s briefcase holder has a perfect 8-for-8 record at becoming World champion. So, is there anyone else who could grab the briefcase and sneak their way to a title victory?
My money is on Roxanne Perez. She is already sneaking her way into The Judgment Day by offering chicken nuggets and apples to its members. Finn Balor is supporting her membership in the group. Perez could win the briefcase and use The Judgment Day’s help to become champion. Recently, Perez told USA Today that she is starting to feel comfortable in the locker room with the superstars that she grew up watching on TV.
Stephanie Vaquer is another contender to win the briefcase. The rest of the field includes Naomi, Giulia, and Alexa Bliss.
Seth Rollins is the favorite to win the men’s briefcase. Paul Heyman has already announced his plan to have Rollins win it and cash in on Jey Uso for the World title. Rollins and his henchmen, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, have already attacked Uso, previewing the blueprint for a successful cash-in.
Of course, this scheme could easily fall apart. Sami Zayn and CM Punk have come to Uso’s aid and could thwart the efforts of Rollins’ men.
Looking at the rest of the field, LA Knight stands out as the best of the rest. He rode a huge wave of crowd support to win the US title from Logan Paul at SummerSlam. He could capture the briefcase and blow the roof off the arena by cashing in at the perfect time.
The rest of the field includes Andrade, Penta, Solo Sikoa, and El Grande Americano. Penta would be a fun choice as a surprise. Sikoa doesn’t seem like he’s ready for a World title, despite having Bloodline 3.0 behind him.
The fact that so many different possibilities exist is a great argument for the Money in the Bank concept to last for many years to come. Don’t forget, both World champions will be wrestling in the main event, as John Cena & Logan Paul face Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso. Sometimes, the Money in the Bank winner grabs the World title on the same night.
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