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#2 Vince McMahon responsible for Otis' push on SmackDown

Otis has been on a high this year. First, he started dating Mandy Rose, then won his WrestleMania match against Dolph Ziggler, and the SmackDown Superstar also became Mr. Money in the Bank by winning the first-ever corporate MITB ladder match.

As per a report from Fightful, Otis is a Vince McMahon project and The Boss is himself behind Otis becoming a major player on SmackDown. Here is what Cagesideseats reported:

Fightful is the latest site to report the boss is responsible for Otis’ push. The site’s sources say the Money in the Bank winner is a “total Vince McMahon project.” Both members of Heavy Machinery have made “positive impressions” backstage.

Otis is very well-liked by the audience and his story with Ziggler and Rose turned him into one of the most popular babyfaces on SmackDown. Even though Otis might not have the perfect look, his uniqueness is what might help him climb the ladder of success.

Although Vince McMahon is backing Otis for now, I do feel he is just the flavor of the month and his push might not be sustainable for the long-run.