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In a little over a week, we will see eight WWE Superstars vying for an opportunity at the Money in the Bank contract. Four of them hail from RAW while the other four hail from the blue brand- SmackDown Live.
Of the lot, I believe that Andrade has the best chance of becoming Mr. Money in The Bank. And I shall illustrate why this is the case in this article.
Of course, much like you, I'm just another member of the WWE Universe and there's no guarantee that what I have to say is necessarily right. Plus, if you consider the favorites going into the match, everyone has their money on Drew McIntyre right now.
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And yet, I definitely think that it will be Andrade who comes out on top because of the following reasons...
#5 His character is ideal for a cash-in
I've always personally felt that the Money in the Bank contract is a device that is more suited for a heel cash in than a babyface one. This is because the threat of a heel looming in your shadow, nipping at your heels (no pun intended) makes for a convincing threat. On the other hand, a babyface plays by the rules and may not want to cash in when the opponent is down.
Now, the experts predict that it will be Drew McIntyre who will be the man to bag the contract this time around. While he is certainly a very worthy candidate, he does not come across as a sneaky kind of individual, but more like a towering threat who can leave his opponents in jitters. Andrade is way more suited to making a cash-in.
He can also enlist the help of Zelina Vega for the same. Really, everything lines up for Andrade winning at MITB!
#4 Vince McMahon is a fan of his
While a lot of individuals have a say with regard to what happens in WWE, Vince McMahon is the ultimate authority in the company. And according to a report by Fightful, reported by my colleague Shiven for Sportskeeda, the boss is high on Andrade. This is because his spoken English has improved by leaps and bounds after joining WWE.
The boss is apparently a fan of the Superstars that put in the work to develop their skills. He is a big fan of Becky Lynch who reinvented herself and developed the character of 'The Man' as well. He has been very vocal about today's locker room lacking the passion and the fire that earlier generations used to have, most notably on the Steve Austin Podcast.
With Vince McMahon's blessings, Andrade could go the distance. And hence, he's a favorite to win the Money In The Bank contract, I believe.
#3 The Charlotte Flair influence
It is no secret that Charlotte Flair and Andrade are a couple and they make for a delightful pair. It is also no secret that Andrade, who had been drafted to RAW following the Superstar Shake-Up was moved to SmackDown Live again on Charlotte's behest.
This does not necessarily mean that Andrade will become Mr. Money in The Bank this year, but add her influence to the fact that Vince McMahon is high on him, and the chances are quite high. Charlotte Flair is the golden girl of WWE and has been described as the female Roman Reigns by some fans as well.
There have been examples of couples holding Championships in wrestling, most notably in Impact with both Johnny Impact and Taya Valkyrie playing a heel husband and wife Champion duo. I wouldn't be opposed to something on those lines.
If WWE acknowleges their relationship, that is.
#2 To help WWE capture the Latin American market
WWE is a global brand now and more often than not, the company likes to have a local connect for every market. If you remember Jinder Mahal's rise to power, it was to consolidate and gain a foothold in the massive Indian market, which is a pretty big source of revenue for the company in terms of TV rights. Similarly, The Latin American market has been an area of focus for Vince McMahon and his cohorts for many years now.
WWE tried to make Alberto Del Rio the face of this marketing move, but Del Rio's runs never panned out the way the should have. They have a chance to right the wrong with Andrade. So far, there haven't been any real issues with Andrade from a backstage perspective.
With Andrade as a future WWE Champion, I'm certain WWE could take over Latin America. Their already loyal fanbase may be thrilled to have a reigning WWE Champion they can call their own.
#1 He is absolutely incredible in the ring
So, let's assume that Andrade potentially does become Mr. Money in The Bank in due course of time, and poses a serious threat to Kofi Kingston's reign. One assumes that his cash-in will be successful owing to the factors that I have mentioned in this list.
But becoming a WWE Champion is a burden in itself because the Champion is generally expected to main event every TV taping, Live Event, and pay-per-view. If the World Champion is put into the main event slot, he needs to have the gas tank to put on a good match and more often than not, a long one (unless you are Brock Lesnar).
Andrade is perfect in this regard because what he lacks in mic skills, he makes up for the same within the squared circle. You just need to look at his matches with Rey Mysterio as proof.
What do you guys think?
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