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The Miz has been Mr. Money in the Bank for a few months, and while it seems like WWE is going nowhere with it fast, all that could change on the Road to WrestleMania 37. With how up-in-the-air the annual pay per view seems to be, the company might just need to have a surprise cash in with The Miz.
Whether that ends up happening or not remains to be seen, and will depend on how smoothly the road to WrestleMania 37 goes, but the briefcase is a potent weapon. Furthermore, it is something that could change the landscape of WWE entirely and reshape the entire road to WrestleMania.
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With that being said and the show of shows approaching seemingly faster than ever, here are three reasons why The Miz will cash in before WrestleMania 37, and two reasons he won't. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and tell us if you think The Miz will cash in before or after WrestleMania 37.
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#3 Reason The Miz cashes in: WWE needing a ratings pop during Fastlane
WWE Network is set to debut on the Peacock platform in March, and their very first pay per view will be Fastlane. For the company, this will also serve as their last pay per view before WrestleMania 37, making it a very important event for several different reasons.
WWE is going to need to achieve solid ratings at Fastlane, which is why the idea of a cash in during that show seems so probable. In fact, if WWE manages to hint at it in the right way, and is able to create enough reasonable doubt about whether or not it will happen, it could be a huge win for them.
#2 Reason The Miz won't cash in: The Miz not being in the right place for a championship run
WWE might want The Miz to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase before WrestleMania, but what would be the consequences of doing that? While some might think the effect will be minimal, it could stand a chance of changing the landscape of Monday Night RAW and the title picture completely.
The problem, however, is that The Miz doesn't seem to be in the right place for that role, which could force the company to put it off for a while. This doesn't mean The Miz won't be ready for a cash in eventually, but there is just so little time between now and WrestleMania to complete the transition in a believable fashion and in a way that makes sense.
Think about this way: The Miz is a good heel, and a great talker, but what has he done to really get under fans' skin lately? Sure, he gets his little digs in during his Dirt Sheet promos with John Morrison, but he's yet to reach super-heel status.
If The Miz is able to fully embrace his heel character and begin to act in a way that both enrages and excites fans, a run with the title and a cash in could be around the corner.
#2 Reason The Miz cashes in: Nowhere to go with Drew McIntyre
It seems to some like WWE has nowhere left to go with Drew McIntyre as their champion, which might not be the case with The Miz. That might sound a little pessimistic, especially after what McIntyre has managed to accomplish during his time as champion, but is keeping the belt around his waist leading into WrestleMania a wise decision?
With so many challengers ticked off their list, WWE might struggle to find a suitable challenger for McIntyre heading into WrestleMania, outside of a potential rematch with Brock Lesnar, should he make a return in time.
In the end, having The Miz cash in sounds like a much better option for WWE, and gives the company a fresh slate of options. What the company does with that fresh slate of options is up to them. But The Miz could be ready and waiting to take the title, leading to plenty of new and exciting challengers.
#1 Reason The Miz won't cash in: WWE needing something in their back pocket after WrestleMania 37
WrestleMania season is WWE's most important time of the year, as The Miz is well aware, but it is also very much a period of transition. For example, while the company spends months preparing for this three month period every year, they also have to remember to have something planned for the future of the three main shows.
Keep in mind that unlike The Super Bowl, The NBA Finals and the World Series, WWE starts all over again the night after their biggest event. This means new storylines, new title feuds and new character development, which will help carry them into the Summer months of the year.
And that's why The Miz waiting until after WrestleMania to cash in is so important. It gives WWE that needed shift of focus, and sets the course for the middle and even the latter part of 2021. It will also give the company time to build The Miz up as a heel, which is another important factor as we've discussed.
#1 Reason The Miz cashes in: WWE having several prime opportunities between now and WrestleMania 37
It's no secret that WWE has a lot of time to fill between now and WrestleMania 37, which is why bringing The Miz into play is so interesting. Not only could The Miz cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase completely change the direction of the WWE Title picture, it also could be a great way to boost ratings heading into April's event.
Between the grueling Elimination Chamber match set to happen next month, and Drew McIntyre's road to WrestleMania not even etched in stone yet, how can you bet against The Miz cashing in? There is just too much time between WrestleMania and now, making a cash in very probable.
WWE could always save their get-out-of-jail-free card for later, but they lose the element of surprise by doing so. They also miss out on an opportunity to do something interesting on the Road to WrestleMania, which they really shouldn't pass on.
