MITB Analysis: 5 Superstars who shouldn’t win the men’s ladder match, and the 3 who could

Money in the Bank is scheduled to take place this Sunday at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Eight Superstars from Raw and SmackDown Live will be competing against each other to grab a briefcase, which has the most lucrative contract in the entire of the WWE.

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The MITB contract is not only known for the golden opportunity it holds, but also provides a huge push to its winner. Over the years, it has paved the way for the younger talents to realize their dream to become the World Champion.

The wrestling fans around the planet are speculating who should come out on top (literally) in this year’s match. Let’s try to narrow down the speculations one by one.

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#8 Rusev: Not going to win

Rusev is currently at the peak of his career.

Rusev is one of the rare Superstars who has become one of the most loved ones despite playing the Villain. He has connected with the wrestling fans on a totally different level since embarking of the “Rusev Day”.

A couple of weeks ago, he faced the Undertaker at the Greatest Royal Rumble. Further, he defeated Daniel Bryan to earn a spot in the men’s ladder match for Money in the Bank ladder match.

The “Bulgarian Brute” is a solid mid-card player, but it will be difficult to imagine him getting the push for the WWE Championship in the near future. His current storyline with Aiden English and Lana is on a different track altogether, and the Championship doesn’t look like a chapter on that.

#7 New Day: Not going to win

New Day might have to fight another day to win the contract.

New Day is killing it in the tag-team division with their fan favorite characters. Not to mention, the pancakes, the trumpet and the dance topped with a solid wrestling performance make fans to cheer for them every time they are around.

This Sunday one of the members of New Day is going to compete in the ladder match. Sadly, that is all that we know about their plans for this prestigious match.

We are just two days away from the match, but we still don’t know who is going to represent their faction. Hence, it seems like a long shot that one of them is going to unhook the briefcase.

#6 Bobby Roode: Not going to win

Sunday might not be the glorious night for the "Glorious One".

Bobby Roode was traded to Raw as part of the Superstar Shake-up. He has faced a couple of Superstars in the heavily packed roster on the Monday Nights.

However, it would oversell to say that he has been on a roll on the flagship show of the company. He has been part of decent matches and the crowd certainly gets behind him. However, at the moment he does seem to lack the spark which captivates fans towards a Champion.

It seems the “Glorious One” has a long road ahead of him till he gets his shot at the most coveted prize in the business.

#5 The Miz: Not going to win

Miz won the whole thing in 2010.

Miz is definitely the most must-see Superstar in the WWE. His heel character, crisp microphone skills and strategic style make the fans around the globe to see whatever he does.

Notably, Miz is a former MITB winner and have successfully cashed-in on Randy Orton to become the WWE Champion. Not to mention, he successfully defended the Championship against John Cena at WrestleMania 27.

He certainly seems like the one to bet the money. However, given the number of fresh talents we have in the match, his chances appear to be slim. The “Awesome One” is a 37-year-old veteran who will surely draw the attraction to the match, but sadly he might not get his hands on the briefcase.

#4 Braun Strowman: Not going to win

Strowman will be the force to reckon with.

Braun Strowman has stood out decisively in the last one year in the WWE. He arguably dominates the roster and fans have loved him doing that.

Ironically, the concept of Money in the Bank contract doesn’t go well with the reputation the “Monster Among Men” has built over the last one year. He doesn’t look like a Superstar who needs to catch the Champion in a weak spot to win the Championship.

The only way his win will make sense is if he declares ahead of cashing his contract, much like John Cena did against CM Punk ahead of the 1000th episode of Monday Night Raw. However, this storyline will defy the essence of the contract itself and hence is unlikely to happen.

#3 Samoa Joe: Pick number 3 to win

Samoa Joe could bring glory to the contract like no other Superstar in the past.

Samoa Joe is quite possibly the only Heel in WWE who gets the crowd to chant his name every time he makes an entrance. The Samoan wrestler oozes hatred as he speaks about his opponents. Not to mention, he backs it all with his rigorous wrestling style and deadly Coquina Clutch.

The former-TNA Champion doesn’t stop at anything to get what he wants, and winning the Money in the Bank contract will be a fitting extension of that.

He looks like a perfect candidate who would love to prey on a vulnerable Champion. Hence, it will be a great move on part of the WWE think-tank to push him towards the Championship picture.

#2 Kevin Owens: Pick number 2 to win

Can Owens pull it off this Sunday?

Kevin Owens’ arrival on Raw after WrestleMania 34 was in a rather controversial manner. After Kurt Angle refused to give him a job, Owens forced his way on Raw with the help of Stephanie McMahon. Since then, he and the General Manager of Raw haven’t been on the same page.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn have played as a team until now. However, this Sunday should be the opening which the former Universal Champion should be looking forward to in order to establish himself as a main-event player.

Not only him winning the contract will make him tough to manage for Kurt Angle, but also he seems like a perfect candidate who can prey on the reigning Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, at an opportune time.

#1 Finn Balor: Pick number 1 to win

Will it be Finn Balor's night?

Finn Balor was the inaugural Universal Champion. Since his return, he is clawing his way to get his hands on the Championship he never lost. This Sunday could be the opportunity which Balor has been waiting for months.

The Irish wrestler kicked off this year with an impressive 48-minute performance in the Royal Rumble. Not to mention, he was inches away from becoming the new Intercontinental Champion at the Greatest Royal Rumble.

A couple of weeks back, he came very close to defeat Braun Strowman in a one-on-one match on Raw. It would be awesome if these two will be the last two men on top of the ladder, and Balor comes out on top to win the Money in the Bank contract.