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WrestleMania 35 is in the history books and with it, the WWE programming will move forward to a new beginning as we start off a new business year in the company.
The first major stop would be the annual Money in the Bank PPV, scheduled to take place on May 19, 2019, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The MITB PPV is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. Not only does it contain amazing high-flying action-filled ladder matches for the briefcase, but WWE has a chance to make a new star!
Remember how Seth Rollins won the MITB and went on to cash in at WrestleMania 31 in the biggest heist of the century? Or Dean Ambrose winning it and cashing it on the same night on Rollins after he beat Roman for the WWE Championship, giving us all 3 Shield members holding the WWE title within 5 minutes of each other? No, don't worry I'm not suggesting Roman Reigns should win this time!
With the Women's Money in the Bank match also introduced a couple of years ago, we are yet to see a memorable run with the briefcase from the women's division. Let's hope we get that as well this year. All and all the Money in the Bank PPV has started shaping up, and soon we should be getting qualifying matches and other feuds for the show.
In this article, let's see my 5 bold predictions for the upcoming Money in the Bank 2019 PPV. Do let me know which one would you love to see happen.
#5 Braun Strowman becomes the United States Champion
Braun Strowman famously attacked the United States Champion Samoa Joe, last week. With Finn Balor moving to Smackdown with the Intercontinental Championship, it is safe to assume that Joe would show up at RAW next week with the US Title.
His challenger? The Monster Among Men!
With all the hype and buzz around Strowman, it's tough to realize that he still hasn't won a Singles Championship in WWE (no, that Saudi green title doesn't count!) Having two of WWE's fiercest athletes in Joe and Strowman compete for the US Title would increase its importance by a factor of a thousand.
I'll predict Strowman beats Joe to win the US Title at Money in the Bank in a close match. Joe can come out strong as well if booked properly.
#4 Hawkins and Ryder lose their Tag Team Championship
With all due respect to Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, their tag title win at WrestleMania seemed nothing more than a fun way to break Hawkins' streak and give him a WM moment.
RAW's Tag Team division is in huge need of two solid tag champs, who can lead them out of this dark period that they are currently in. And these two aren't the ones.
In my prediction, Ryder and Hawkins will lose their titles at MITB. To whom? Maybe the Viking Experience (I still hate that name). I have a feeling those two might be the first tag team to hold both NXT and main roster tag championship. WWE brass seems high on them!
#3 Lacey Evans nearly pulls off a huge upset
After months and months of ramp walking, WWE is finally using Lacey Evans in a proper storyline, and that too against the hottest superstar in the women's division, Becky Lynch.
After punching Becky on the face last week, Lacey had her debut match on RAW this Monday Night against Natalya. She did impress everyone (courtesy of an amazing moon-sault), picking up the win and becoming the #1 contender for the RAW Women's Championship.
Expect this match to happen at Money in the Bank next month, with Becky bossing around Lacey, only for Lacey to turn things over and nearly pull off a huge upset on The Man. A good showing against Becky 2 Belts will help Evans kickstart her career on a high.
#2 Ember Moon becomes Miss Money in the Bank 2019
Ember Moon returned to in-ring action during the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal two weeks ago. Though she didn't win it, she impressed everyone with her in-ring skills and her picture-perfect finisher.
This past week, she got drafted to SmackDown Live, which I think was a great move from WWE. The fire with which she addressed Becky was amazing to watch. With Money in the Bank coming next month, she is my prediction to win the briefcase this year and go on to have a good run with it!
#1 Sami Zayn becomes Mr. Money in the Bank 2019
Sami Zayn returned to RAW last week as a surprise challenger for Finn Balor's Intercontinental Championship. Even though he came up short, the promo that he cut after the match was something that impressed many.
Sami's passion for the business is quite unlike anyone else. He loves doing this, and he is one of the best at what he does. Sadly, after being on the main roster for so long, Sami still hasn't tasted any gold yet.
But all this could change very soon. In my prediction, Sami Zayn will be this year's Mr. Money in the Bank. Seeing him carry the briefcase, threatening to cash it in any moment would be amazing. He is one of those superstars who fans want to see succeed!
What are your predictions for the Money in the Bank winner this year? Sound off in the comments section!
