WWE Money In the Bank PPV Preview
By: Larry Causion Jr. CausionCreations.com
Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2015
Credit: Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com
Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2015
Credit: Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com
WWE Money in the Bank tonight in Columbus, OH starting at about 7:30 p.m.
On paper, the top three matches look to be great. Money in the Bank is usually one of the company's bigger PPV shows. Plus, this year's Money in the Bank winner isn't going to be a throwaway where they decide at the last minute and then Vince changes his mind and buries the guy like has happened in the past. With Lesnar involved the next two months, the top of the card is likely completely focused.
On paper, the top three matches look to be great. Money in the Bank is usually one of the company's bigger PPV shows. Plus, this year's Money in the Bank winner isn't going to be a throwaway where they decide at the last minute and then Vince changes his mind and buries the guy like has happened in the past. With Lesnar involved the next two months, the top of the card is likely completely focused.
Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose ladder match for WWE title
It's possible Roman Reigns screws Ambrose out of the win here, or Rollins just wins. Ambrose winning the title, unless it's a one month thing, doesn't seem to make sense since the three key people over the next two months appear to be Rollins, Reigns and Brock Lesnar. But tonight and tomorrow should give hints as far as SummerSlam goes, and with what Lesnar earns his matches on the next two shows have to be big ones, which would feel like Rollins and Reigns. Whether Lesnar vs. Rollins is Lesnar playing heel with everyone cheering him like Mania, or playing face with Reigns as the heel, may be hinted at tonight, or at worst plays out next month. But Lesnar and Reigns appear to be the key to how they do the finish here.
Money in the Bank ladder match
Reigns, Ziggler, Sheamus, Orton, Neville, Kane, and Kofi
Reigns, Ziggler, Sheamus, Orton, Neville, Kane, and Kofi
Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Neville, Kane, and Kofi Kingston - One would figure Kingston, Kane, Ziggler and Neville as the long shots. Reigns is the favorite. Sheamus could win but odds aren't good on him. Orton would be a surprise as well, because Orton feels like Cena in that their role now seems to be to stay strong but let others get the ascending spotlight. Reigns winning also seems to set up whatever they do the next two months.
John Cena vs. Kevin Owens non-title
Owens shouldn't lose. From there, who knows what happens, and it's not like it's a lock he doesn't lose. Cena rarely loses two in a row, but they also can do a screw-job that they didn't do the first time.
Ryback vs. Big Show for IC title
Probably a short match. Ryback should retain.
New Day vs. Prime Time Players for tag titles
With Kofi Kingston in the ladder match, it'll probably be Big E & Woods defending, like they did at the house shows this weekend. This is not the time for the New Day to lose, nor the team to beat them. However, with Kidd & Cesaro out, suddenly the Prime Time Players through process of elimination are the top babyface tag team, but aren't over nor do they have the credibility of a top face team. So for long-term, the idea of them winning isn't as bad as it would sound on the surface.
Nikki Bella vs. Paige for Divas title
Who wins isn't as important as where the match is placed and how the people react to it. With Paige losing on TV, with the even-Steven under card booking, that would seem to give her a chance.