WWE made history at Money in the Bank when they hosted the first ever Women’s Money in the Bank match. Though the match received mixed response from fans, it went into the history books and became one of the biggest talking points of the week.
Some of WWE’s decisions at Money in the Bank and their build up to Great Balls of Fire were the other talking points of the past seven days. Apart from this, Triple H, Shelton Benjamin, and Chris Jericho made it to the rumour mill.
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In this list, we will take a look at these major speculations from last week and analyse them.
#4 Punjabi Prison match to return
The Rumour: According to Cageside Seats, WWE could bring back the Punjabi Prison match to conclude the Randy Orton-Jinder Mahal Feud.
The Potential: WWE is very interested in the Indian market and as the Punjabi Prison match is a gimmick that would appeal to the fans in India, it would be a sensible decision to add that match. The feud between Mahal and Orton would also be elevated with such a booking.
The Fallout: The Punjabi Prison match has its lovers and haters and the latter probably edges out the former as well. Considering how the previous matches in the gimmick went, WWE will have to put in some extra effort to make the Mahal-Orton match look good.
#3 Chris Jericho not expected to return this year
The Rumour: As per Cageside Seats, Chris Jericho is not expected to return to WWE in 2017.
The Potential: As Jericho is busy with his band Fozzy, he might stay away from WWE this year. However, there is a slight chance of Jericho returning if WWE wants to make it big in SummerSlam. Jericho’s presence would be a big add-on for the promotion at the pay-per-view.
The Fallout: Considering how good his last run went, Jericho still has plenty to offer. The creative brilliance of Jericho is always a treat to watch and hopefully, he will return soon.
#2 Shelton Benjamin in talks with WWE
The Rumour: Pro Wrestling Sheet has revealed that Shelton Benjamin is in talks with WWE about re-signing with the company as he has recovered from his shoulder injury.
The Potential: The rumours regarding Benjamin have been inconsistent for quite some time. Earlier, there was a speculation about WWE dropping the idea of bringing Benjamin back. And now, the rumours have flipped completely.
The Fallout: Just like the case with Chris Jericho, Shelton Benjamin is a wrestler that fans would love to see in WWE. He might not be in his prime anymore but he could bring a lot of exciting possibilities to the table. But then again, ‘in talks’ doesn’t mean it’s confirmed.
#1 Baron Corbin to cash in on the next babyface champion
The Rumour: Baron Corbin will cash in the Money in the Bank contract on the next babyface superstar that wins the WWE championship as per Cageside Seats.
The Potential: Corbin cashing in the MITB contract on Jinder Mahal is something that would make no sense. Both Corbin and Mahal are heel superstars on paper, although that doesn’t matter these days. The rumour further adds that Corbin could cash in on John Cena, which would be ideal if WWE wants to push Corbin as the next big star.
The Fallout: The briefcase will be with Corbin for one whole year but a lot can change in that time. But for the time being, the prospect of Corbin going up against John Cena is mouth-watering.
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