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WWE Money in the Bank 2020 was an exciting event, to say the least. In the main event, we saw Asuka and Otis win the MITB briefcase for their respective categories. In addition, we didn’t see any of the WWE titles change hands, but it did give us major hints about the events that can unfold in the coming weeks.
But during the short PPV, there were quite a few moments that had implications extending beyond the Money in the Bank event. From massive changes in the gimmick to a few mistakes from the production team, there were certain spots that could have been missed within the blink of an eye. However, while some of them mostly added the comic element to the PPV, others indicated towards a long-term storytelling.
In this article, we will take a look at five interesting details that fans missed during the PPV. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Seth Rollins teased a face turn at Money in the Bank
At the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, WWE Champions Drew McIntyre defended his title for the first since acquiring the gold at WrestleMania 36 after a splendid win over Brock Lesnar. Last night, ‘The Scottish Psychopath’ was up against Seth Rollins, who also has also defeated the ‘Beast Incarnate’ at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Although both McIntyre and Rollins are capable of delivering a much better match, their Money in the Bank bout was one of the biggest highlights of the PPV. The story was well narrated, and both Superstars got the opportunity to establish their dominance. In the end, McIntyre prevailed with the help of a deadly Claymore kick that helped him retain his WWE Championship.
In the weeks leading up to this match, the ‘Monday Night Messiah’ vehemently claimed that he is a true leader, and he should be leading WWE through these challenging times. McIntyre, on the other hand, was having none of it as he wanted to prove that he is more than capable of leading the RAW. Fortunately for him, McIntyre chose to lead by example. After the match was over, he offered to shake hands with Rollins as a mark of respect, and surprisingly, the Monday Night Messiah obliged.
This move certainly felt out of the current gimmick that Rollins has been portraying on the red brand. But it is interesting to note that it was his second consecutive loss at the PPV. Moreover, a new theme song and the absence of Buddy Murphy from the ringside made it seem like Rollins is having a change of heart. Having said that, I feel it is not the right time for Rollins to turn face because RAW needs top helps at the moment. Following Money in the Bank 2020 event, it will be interesting to see what's in store for Seth Rollins.
Seth Rollins was involved in a rather scathing assault on Rey Mysterio on RAW tonight but later on mentioned that he didn't understand what went through his head during the moment. So only time will tell what's next in store for the Monday Night Messiah.
#4 WWE Production played the wrong promo that spoiled the Money in the Bank ladder match
This is the one huge botch from Money in the Bank PPV that WWE would want everyone to forget. Fortunately for them, the timing of this mistake from the production team might have caused several fans to completely miss out on it. However, keen eyes still spotted the error in judgment ahead of a promo that ended up spoiling the result of the main event.
Prior to the Money in the Bank PPV, fans were wondering why Becky Lynch was not on the match card. Due to the lack of a good opponent, ‘The Man’ sat this one out, but she had a promo ready for tonight’s episode of RAW. In the promo, it was clearly stated that Lynch would be confronting the winner of the Money in the Bank ladder match on the following episode of RAW.
Now, WWE had already confirmed that the winner of the Money in the Bank contract would target the champion of their respective brand. Since this promo aired long before the main event, it confirmed that the winner of the MITB match would be a RAW Superstar. Fast forward to the closing moments of the show; it was Asuka who walked out of the WWE Headquarters with the MITB briefcase in her hand.
The only silver lining for WWE in this mistake was the fact that there were still two other Superstars from the Red brand competing the final match, which allowed a little room for speculation. But even before the match started, most of the fans narrowed down the competition to three Superstars, namely Asuka, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler.
#3 The unique Money in the Bank spot that showed Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black being thrown off the roof
Soon after the bell rang, Aleister Black and Rey Mysterio locked horns to kickstart the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The exchange of hard-hitting blows between the two Superstars and their chemistry led many into thinking about a possible feud between Mysterio and Black on RAW. However, WWE Creative had something else planned for both of them.
Towards the end of the show, when all the Money in the Bank contenders reached the roof, the situation turned chaotic pretty quickly. That’s when Mysterio thought of attacking King Corbin, but the latter simply ‘threw him off the roof’. Soon after that, Aleister Black tried to attack Corbin at the same place, and he too met with a similar fate. While this spot indeed confirmed that both Superstars won’t be reaching for the MITB briefcase anymore, it also led to a variety of speculations online.
As reported by Sportskeeda’s Lennard Surrao, both Black and Mysterio were selected for this spot in order to establish the background of the upcoming changes. The reports claim that Mysterio might be on his way out of WWE after Money in the Bank, and this is how he wanted to do it. However, we did see Mysterio on the following episode of RAW, so he is probably going to use that exit from the ladder match to revamp his career.
As for Black, it was surprising to see his exit from the match as he was one of the favorites for winning the Money in the Bank briefcase this year. However, rumors suggest that he was thrown off the roof to lay the groundwork of the upcoming change in his gimmick. However, Black did appear on RAW this week and he was very much portraying his usual character. So only time will tell what's in store for The Dutch Destroyer.
#2 The logistical errors spotted during Money in the Bank main event
Owing to the Covid-19 crisis, WWE has been producing shows without a live audience. While the challenging times have had its fair share of implications on the overall business, it has also allowed the WWE Creatives to go wild with their imagination as the PPVs continue to feature cinematic-style matches. The same thing happened at Money in the Bank, except there was a huge detail that WWE editors forgot to address in the main event.
This unique edition of the Money in the Bank PPV saw the briefcases suspended atop the WWE Headquarters. Since it was a pre-taped match, there were a lot of camera angles involved in order to narrate a compelling story throughout the main event. Although the footage was edited, one aerial shot somehow managed to escape the eye of the editors. Interestingly, this was the only spot in the match, which showed that the crash pads were placed all around the terrace.
At the Money in the Bank PPV, these crash pads were the ones used during the spot that witnessed RAW Superstars Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black being flung over the roof by Baron Corbin. Given the fact that the entire match was pre-taped and edited, this one revealing spot that should have been avoided. But it appeared on the screen for a few seconds before WWE production changed the angle and avoided showing the crashpads during the rest of the show.
#1 Vince McMahon using hand sanitizer during Money in the Bank
During the Money in the Bank ladder main event, the contenders went on to explore a lot of corners in the WWE Headquarters. One of the spots in that match witnessed Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles crashing Vince McMahon’s office while exchanging blows. The entire segment was quite hilarious as Vince didn’t waste a second before asking both the Superstars to get out of his office.
But before the camera crew left Vince’s office, he was seen using a hand sanitizer. It was clearly a very small act but a significant one during such challenging times. Firstly, it allowed WWE to embrace reality, showcasing that they have been no different than the viewers. Secondly, it helped in implying that the company has been taking all the necessary precautions during the production of shows amidst crisis.
Overall, the Money in the Bank PPV was an entertaining affair even if the PPV was shorter than the weekly episode of RAW. It will be interesting to see how the MITB results will influence the WWE storylines in the coming weeks. Hopefully, the show will work on the momentum of top Superstars as after Money in the Bank, now would be the right time to start building up for SummerSlam because it deserves more than eight weeks of dedication.
