Money in the Bank has easily been one of the most exciting pay per views for WWE over the last few years. Every year, we wonder if the winner of the match will immediately cash in their opportunity for the Championship, and overall the pay per view has consistently been one of the most highly regarded events each year.
This year's event will have a number of exciting matches involving talented workers and exciting moments are, no doubt, anticipated. It is difficult to speculate what will happen, and at what moment, and thus there are a number of things that could shock and amaze the viewing audience.
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Surprises are very possible, whether they come completely out of the blue or ones that end up rumoured beforehand. Who could appear, and how could their involvement change the course of the evening?
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Could there be some surprising finishes considering the timing and build up? A number of ideas are certainly floating about. Here are five surprises that we could witness at this year's Money in the Bank.
#5 Mojo Rawley turns heel
On this past week's edition of SmackDown Live, fans witnessed the return of Zack Ryder. Ryder wasn't in has been out of action for many months due to an injury, but he finally appeared on screen, reuniting with his Hype Bros tag team partner, Mojo Rawley.
However, after Ryder was hurt, Mojo was without creative direction, and it took some time to come together. This was where the decision for him to win the Andre the Giant Memorial battle royal appeared to come from. As hyped as Mojo is, and given how much energy he has, fans got behind the decision.
Now that Ryder has returned, we could see Mojo become frustrated that his partner has come back and taken away whatever momentum he had tried to create. Since Rawley may have to decide whether he wants to pursue individual or tag team championships, he may choose to leave behind the guy that sets him back professionally because he was absent from the ring for so long.
#4 John Cena challenges the winner of the WWE Championship match
The WWE Championship match is subject to as much scrutiny as it is excitement. There has been a mix of opinions about Jinder Mahal's championship reign. While some were pleased with Mahal's championship win over Randy Orton at Backlash, others questioned how long it will last.
However, something could change in the WWE title picture that would certainly get the attention of the WWE Universe. While it has been announced that John Cena will return to Smackdown Live on Tuesday, July 4th that doesn't mean that he won't appear earlier in some way, shape or form.
We are of the belief that Mahal will validate his reign by once again defeating Randy Orton for the championship. To add to that, he could win clean, and it would truly cement his position as champion to retain against the 13-time champion.
After the match ends, Cena could appear on the jumbotron applauding Mahal's win. Such an appearance would, of course, lead to a combination of both cheers and jeers, and doubtless, some would perceive it as the franchise taking away from the champion's moment.
#3 The New Day capture the Smackdown Live tag team championships
Since they were sent to Smackdown Live as part of the Superstar shakeup, the former two-time WWE tag team champions have been rarely seen. Their arrival was built up over the past few weeks, and fans were told repeatedly that they were coming soon.
For those unaware, part of their delay in arriving was because Kofi Kingston has been recovering from ankle surgery. Now that he is healed, the threesome is back on television. Meanwhile, The Usos have been one of the most refreshing tag teams since their change in character.
The brothers have certainly brought an edge that has made them stand out. Since capturing the WWE Smackdown Live tag team championships, they have actively defended against any and all comers.
Their most recent feud with Breezango only further cemented their championship reign. However, the Usos have yet to be challenged by the former tag team champions. The New Day certainly bring a whole different dynamic to the ring.
#2 Lana gets involved in the Money in the Bank women’s ladder match
Fans have been teased and tantalized about the arrival of the ravishing Russian, Lana. However, her arrival to Smackdown Live doesn't appear to be in the role of manager, and she won't simply stand idly while her husband Rusev does all the heavy work.
The vignettes fans have seen have showcased someone who has been embracing an ‘entertainer' type character, someone who believes she is better than anyone else.
As she prepares for her WWE Smackdown Live women’s championship match against Noami this same evening, we could see her get involved in the first ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
We aren't necessarily saying she influences who wins or loses, but perhaps she does something to the winner of the match. After a gruelling contest, it would be easy to take advantage of a weakened opponent, and that could be the moment Lana strikes.
This way Lana could ensure that whoever gets the briefcase would have a much harder time cashing it in on the same night if the Ravishing Russian actually wins.
#1 Rusev gets involved in the WWE championship match
He was undefeated until he faced John Cena at Wrestlemania for the United States championship. Since then, Rusev has undergone a number of different booking directions. He was in the short-lived League of Nations, he worked alongside Jinder Mahal and even recaptured the United States championship.
Since a recent injury that occurred while he was still on Raw, Rusev has been off of television. However, he is now set to return as part of the Smackdown Live brand. The question is, when will he return, and what is in store for him?
A few weeks back, Rusev made his intentions clear when he said that the only way he would return is if he is given a WWE Championship opportunity. However, that opportunity is yet to materialise, and neither has Rusev.
One idea would be for Rusev to get involved in the WWE Championship match at Money In the Bank. Rusev’s perspective could be, ‘if they are going to ignore me, then I will give them no other choice but to pay attention’. Rusev's involvement could potentially jeopardise the match, infuriating Shane McMahon in the process.
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