Money in the Bank 2019: 5 Superstars who could unexpectedly win the ladder match

The Money in the Bank pay-per-view is just a few weeks away and even WWE's biggest critics would be lying if they said that they were not at least an ounce excited for the event, as there is just some oddly nostalgic about these types of matches.

Maybe it's the fact that most of us grew up watching this bizarre bout, while others witnessed the inception of this unique concept come to life in 2005, it really does not matter how you got hooked on this match type, the fact of the matter remains, Money in the Bank is a special time for all wrestling fans, as we will finally learn a little bit more about WWE's plans.

From finding out the stars that will be thrust in the limelight over the next year to feeling a sense of disappointment when our favourites don't get the chance they deserve, this is a pay-per-view that brings out a lot of different emotions from people. And another emotion is surely going to be experienced in this event is shock.

As this year's men's and women's Money in the Bank matches are filled with superstars that could unexpectedly become the holder of the contract, but who?

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#5 Ali

Could Ali shock the world?

Ali is one of WWE's better-handled wrestlers from the latter part of 2018, as the Cruiserweight Classic competitor was nothing more than a human highlight reel on 205 Live, and not many expected him to break out of that sinking ship, but Ali managed to keep his head above the water, and swim to the shores of Smackdown Live.

Ali has been a delight on the blue brand, as his wrestling style, the handling of his character, and his win/loss record on the brand has been fairly well managed by the blue brand's creative team. So, Ali actually having a shot at winning the Money in the Bank briefcase doesn't seem all that far fetched now right?

Well, if you look at the fray of competitors in this match its truly hard to say if Ali's inclusion is based on his ability to perform a 450 Splash from a 30-foot ladder, or its due to him being one of WWE's fastest rising babyfaces that people actually like? Therefore, if Ali does do the unthinkable and win the match, it will be interesting to see where WWE takes the former cruiserweight from there.

#4 Dana Brooke

A star looking to make her dreams come true.

She may not be a "household name" like some of the biggest stars in the women's division but if there is one thing Dana Brooke has over the other superstars in the Money in the Bank ladder match it's her relatable story. So many of us know what it feels like to wait in line for an opportunity we know that might never come. It's a hard pill to swallow, but we won't stop believing in our dreams, as it isn't human nature to give up.

And yeah, you might be saying this is Dana Brooke, the same Dana Brooke that played a freaking statistician for Titus World Wide not too long ago, but her backstory in this match seems like a genuine narrative fans can get behind. Even though Dana knows that she can deliver the best promo on Raw or put on a classic in the ring, but it still won't propel her to the heights she wants to achieve, as her role in this match is to be a passenger, and while that's a harsh reality to accept, its the truth.

However, what if WWE decides to swerve us all and send Brooke to the pinnacle of women's wrestling by winning the Money in the Bank briefcase? Well, most fans would say hell yeah to that! So many enthusiasts would be intrigued to witness someone like Dana get a chance, as we are so freaking tired of witnessing the same old wrestlers reign victorious in these events.

From Bayley to Ember Moon, the choices for this year's winners seem right on paper, but the foundation of the wrestling boom wasn't built on whether it sounded right on paper, but it was with what people connected with, and if WWE give Dana a chance to tell her side of the story, it's quite plausible the WWE Universe will stand in her corner.

So could it happen? From a realistic standpoint the answer is no, but never say never, and that too in professional wrestling.

#3 Randy Orton

Past his best, but never really know.

Randy Orton, who else just feels privileged to see this man walk down the ramp every week, as so many ruthless aggression superstars like Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and Batista walked out the company to pursue a more lucrative career in Hollywood or MMA, but not Orton.

Even though many won't admit it, Orton is one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step foot inside a wrestling ring, and while some negate his work by branding him boring, Orton is the type of wrestler that doesn't need to do one hundred flips and superkicks to have a classic, as he has worked his way up into an elite class that affords him the benefit of the doubt.

And even though Orton is playing a heel that hates the people, everyone basically marks out when Orton comes down to the ring or hits his opponent with an RKO, as fans realise that Orton's best days as a top champion in WWE is behind him, and it won't be long before he wraps up his wrestling career.

Furthermore, Orton's run over the last few years has been about putting over younger talent, which means he could be retiring sooner than many expect. Therefore, is there any chance of Orton returning to the main event? The logical answer is no, but the creative team's answer might be a little more positive. As let's ask ourselves this question: what is Orton's role in this match? Is it to dish out a couple RKO's from unlikely places or is it to put over a rising star?

It could be both, but it will be extremely surprising if his role in the Money in the Bank match is to climb the ladder and unhook the briefcase. This is totally plausible, as Orton vs Kofi Kingston (if Kofi retains against Kevin Owens at the event) will be a programme many would love to see, moreover when you consider the longtime rumour that Randy himself halted Kofi's push back in the day, this is a feud that has heat already.

#4 Mandy Rose

WWE's next top star.

Mandy Rose is the cover girl of the Smackdown Live women's division, as it's so obvious that WWE is pushing her in that direction, and to be honest, it seems like that is what's best for business. When looking at Mandy's options from an overall perspective, there isn't much WWE could do with her career, as many have pegged the golden prodigy as another version of Eva Marie, now, is that a fair comparison?

Well, when looking at the improvements Mandy has made over the last year, that opinion is slowly becoming irrelevant, as even though Mandy may never reach the 'Charlotte Flair' level of in-ring work, Rose does know how to tell a narrative with the sort of conviction many talented in-ring workers in the women's division cannot. Does this mean Mandy could walk away from the event with the Money in the Bank briefcase?

All signs point to it actually happening, as no other extremely underused superstar in this match (unless your name is Dana Brooke) would benefit from a win as much as Rose, and that is all down to WWE's interest in marketing her appeal. Now at the same time, a win for Rose seems like something that won't happen at this year's event, which why it gives her the underdog status.

#5 Baron Corbin

Corbin is a true heel.

Everyone dislikes Baron Corbin, the WWE Universe hates him for getting the endless opportunities he receives, his own colleagues hate him for being the Authority's lapdog (in a kayfabe sense), even heels hate him, then how can anyone say he doesn't deserve the limelight?

Corbin is the best heel on Raw for one reason; people actually loathe him, and the man himself is aware of this glaring fact and uses it to his advantage. Never once do we see Corbin trying to improve anything about his character, as he isn't a cool heel we are supposed to relate to, he is the waistcoat-wearing snitch that will do anything and everything to reach his goal.

The common while some say Baron is channel changing material that is responsible for WWE's pathetic ratings, its understandable that most would say that but lets just look at things from this perspective, Corbin is a heel that has not found a babyface to rival him as yet, as that is the key to WWE unlocking his potential.

That way at the Money in the Bank event, a win for the former MITB winner would be a harrowing experience for many, but actually, the best for Raw, as WWE can then pit a prime babyface to take the title from the hatable heel, which will make for an interesting story.