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It's been a really long wait since WrestleMania, but it's finally time for the first pay-per-view event of the new WWE season. Money in the Bank will come our way very soon indeed and it could feature some extraordinary matches and segments.
But at the same time, there's a chance that WWE could make a few last minute changes to the card to add an element of anticipation and surprise to the show. Let me list a few potential changes that Vince McMahon could make to ensure that the show ends up doing well.
As always, I invite your thoughts, comments, and opinions in the section below this one. What are the changes that you would personally like to see in the card?
Bear in mind that these changes could be necessary as Money in the Bank will coincide with the final episode of Game of Thrones, which has incredible buzz around it.
#5 Vince McMahon appoints himself or Shane McMahon as a special guest referee
There's just something missing from the Roman Reigns vs. Elias match, isn't there? I mean I'm sure it'll be a fine match because both men are rock solid performers. But it doesn't feel as big as a Roman Reigns match usually does.
And we also know that Roman Reigns' main feud is with the McMahon family and not with Elias. So could we see Vince McMahon appointing himself or his son as a special guest referee? That's the only way that the match will feel a lot more special than it is right now.
I'm guessing that the big money match for SummerSlam is one between Roman Reigns and Shane McMahon. This could be the first step when it comes to making that huge match happen.
#4 Ruby Riott replaces Dana Brooke in the ladder match
One of the craziest ommissions from the Money in the Bank 2019 ladder match is Ruby Riott. We know that the Riott Squad is no more, as Liv Morgan is on another brand right now. I'd assumed that this would mean that Riott would get way more screen time.
Maybe that is the plan! When someone like Dana Brooke comes out to compete in the final episode of WWE RAW, emanating from the United Kingdom, Ruby Riott could blindside her and take her coveted spot. This would also establish Riott as a top heel and a potential threat to Becky Lynch in the months that follow.
With the departure of Ronda Rousey, it is pretty clear for now that Becky Lynch needs quality opponents to work with, in the days that follow. WWE needs to build Riott up as such a candidate.
#3 Sami Zayn replaces Braun Strowman in the ladder match
I don't think anybody wants to see Braun Strowman become Mr. Money in the Bank one more time. When he won the contract on the previous occasion and cashed in his contract for a Hell in a Cell match, it just devalued the unpredictable nature of the briefcase.
But it stands to reason that because he is in the contest, he is the favourite to win the whole thing. There is nobody more protected in WWE after all...not even Roman Reigns.
But then last week, we saw Braun Strowman dump Sami Zayn into a garbage disposal unit and I'm guessing that Zayn will want his revenge on this week's show. Could Sami Zayn do something so underhanded that Braun Strowman goes out of commission, leaving a spot open?
And then Sami Zayn could take the spot and potentially become Mr. Money in the Bank for the very first time.
#2 Title match added to the card
If you notice the existing card for Money in the Bank, there isn't a single tag team match in the bill right now. I'm guessing that this will change with either one of the three Champion Tag Teams putting their titles on the line. I'm guessing that if it's The IIconics, they will take on Kairi Sane and Asuka.
If it's Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, they'll probably go up against The Viking Raiders who've been on a tear of late. And if it's the Planet's Champions, Bryan and Rowan seem like they're ready and primed to take on the likes of a team like Heavy Machinery. This will be a big step up for Heavy Machinery if the match actually happens.
I'm guessing if any of these matches happen, they'll happen on the Kickoff Show. Let's hope that the tag teams tear it up and prove that they belong on the main show.
#1 Vince McMahon makes Finn Balor compete twice in the same night
In case you missed it, Finn Balor currently holds the Intercontinental Title and is a proud Champion on SmackDown Live. And every Champion has to compete once in 30 days to remain Champion, which may mean that Vince McMahon books Balor in an Intercontinental Championship match.
But then, this also means that he has to compete twice during the course of the same night. I'm guessing that the Intercontinental Championship match will take place before the Money in the Bank ladder match which may end up being the reason that he comes up short in the big ladder match.
It will certainly be interesting to see if this happens. Because if it does, it could potentially kickstart an interesting Finn Balor vs. Vince McMahon storyline in WWE.
This could be just the boost Finn Balor needs to become a top level star.
One of Samoa Joe's colleagues had harsh words for him HERE
