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Otis won the Money in the Bank briefcase earlier this year, and while many assumed that his eventual cash in would come almost immediately, it hasn't end up happening that way. In fact, WWE pulled a complete 180 and stopped teasing cash-ins completely.
With that being said and the Money in the Bank briefcase becoming less and less of a centerpiece on the blue brand, here are five reasons Otis needs to cash in sooner rather than later. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and tell us who you think Otis should cash in on.
#5 Chance to use Mandy Rose in the title picture
Mandy Rose seems to be one of Vince McMahon's favorite Superstars and a lot of that has to do with her unique mixture of talent, microphone skills and ability to be personable. With that being said, and Rose already involved on screen with Otis, shouldn't WWE go ahead and use that relationship on a much bigger scale?
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Think about it! Otis cashes in on Braun Strowman, becomes the new Universal Champion and has the most beautiful woman right by his side. The company can then shift the focus of the title picture to whether Otis deserves to be in the spot he is in and invoke the heartwarming underdog story that they've become so good at.
In the end, Mandy Rose and Otis together are must-watch television due to how organic and heartfelt their relationship is. It is also something that WWE can use to tug on the heart strings of fans and take the title picture in a completely different direction.
#4 Otis could actually work as a transitional champion
As hard as this might be to believe, Otis could very well end up working as a transitional champion for WWE. Although that might sound absurd, especially since his character origins were that of a mid-card comedy gimmick, he is still someone that fans are completely behind and want to see succeed.
He might not be "The Guy", but he could definitely pass as the guy until WWE finds someone else. Making Otis champion also gives WWE a chance to explore that underdog type storytelling that they are so good at and maybe even pull off something very unique in the process.
In the end, there is certainly enough here to distract the WWE Universe until the company works out what they want to do next. It would also be the perfect chance to feature another love storyline with Mandy Rose, give fans something new, and maybe even see what Otis can do with the title.
#3 Teases will produce ratings
WWE continues to try to test out new strategies to keep fans watching during the empty arena era, which is why the company needs to start teasing cash ins again. Otis hasn't confirmed who he is cashing-in on and could travel to all three shows teasing last second title matches.
The WWE Universe is already firmly invested in Otis after his on-screen courting of Mandy Rose, and they see him as an everyman of sorts. While some might still equate him to a comedy gimmick and a mid-carder at best, he has shown qualities that can make him a temporary main event Superstar.
In the end, title changes are a part of why the WWE Universe tunes in and Otis traveling from show to show could be a way to achieve that. Not only due to the fact that it keeps fans guessing about who he will eventually cash-in on, but also due to the fact that the result will have earth shattering implications for the future.
#2 Shock value
WWE has been fighting tooth and nail to entertain the WWE Universe ever since the global pandemic began and they have been doing a pretty good job at it. In fact, between cinematic matches like The Firefly Funhouse mathc and multiple dream matches, the company has given fans plenty of reasons to keep coming back for more.
With that being said and WWE continuing to try to push the boundaries during the empty arena era, why not have Otis cash in his Money in the bank contract and win the Universal title? If nothing else, it would be one of the most organic "oh my god" moments in a while and really help shift the landscape of WWE.
In the end, it is this kind of shock value change that WWE is in need of right now. It could also be the start of a pretty interesting title picture that keeps fans invested for a while. Whether it works long term or not remains to be seen, but it would be a very unique storyline to try right now.
#1 WWE officials not sold on Braun Strowman
It's no secret that backstage officials aren't exactly sold on Braun Strowman as Universal Champion, and it might be starting to have an effect on the overall product. In fact, between Bray Wyatt taking time off to spend time with his family and WWE not sure what to do with Strowman in the meantime, it seems like a title change is imminent.
Maybe that's a little too harsh of a solution, especially since Strowman is only in the beginning stages of his Universal Title run, but he hasn't really done a lot in that time either. Furthermore, the general consensus is that The Fiend should have the title right now, which is probably only making things more difficult.
In all honesty, Otis cashing in would probably be the best case scenario right now and help end some of the inner doubt surrounding Strowman as champion. It would also be a great chance for Otis to take the ball and run with it. Maybe it works. Maybe it doesn't, but at least it's something different.
