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Ahead of the Money in the Bank 2020 pay-per-view, WWE delivered a fairly decent episode of SmackDown. The event will feature a unique edition of the MITB battle as this year the participants will be battling it out to climb the 'corporate ladder' at the WWE Headquarters with the briefcase hanging at the top of the roof where a ring and the ladders will be placed.
Apart from the Money in the Bank matches, there are a few crucial championship bouts lined up for the upcoming PPV. Drew McIntyre is set to defend his WWE Championship against Seth Rollins whereas Braun Strowman will look to defend his Universal Championship against "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. In the women's division, Bayley will square off against Tamina with her SmackDown Women's Championship on the line.
The New Day are set to square off against Miz & Morrison, The Forgotten Sons, and Lucha House Party in a fatal 4-way match. On the other hand, the RAW Women's Championship, the RAW Tag Team Championships, the United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and the Women's Tag Team Championships won't be on the line at Money in the Bank 2020.
In this article, we will take a look at the five WWE Superstar who desperately need a win at Money in the Bank PPV. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#5 Aleister Black
We kick off this list with the most deserving contender in this year' Men's Money in the Bank ladder match. WWE Superstar Aleister Black is arguably one of the most promising talents in the entire roster today. He was brilliant during his NXT Championship reign and has been equally good on the main roster despite making sporadic appearances.
For a long time, the Creative didn't quite get the right type of feuds that can be booked using Aleister Black. But that seems to have changed drastically now and the Dutch Destroyer has had a good run of matches leading up to Money in the Bank.
Black's rivalry with Murphy and AJ Styles on RAW turned out great. Although we didn't really see both these feuds meeting a deserved conclusion, it was enough to prove that the Dutch Destroyer is ready to enter to carry a title on the Red brand.
Black has had a great run so far, and his win to loss ratio is incredible. Even his loss was against the 'Phenomenal One' which hardly did any harm to his credibility on the roster. WWE must capitalize on Black's momentum by booking him to win the Money in the Bank contract this year.
While some may argue that Black should have a couple of other title reigns before he sets his eyes on the WWE Championship, an exception can be made on his case. He is brilliant inside the ring, and his character oozes charisma. Couple these qualities with his engaging mic skills and you have a worthy champion.
Black can even wait for a few months before cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to keep the world title picture interesting. Moreover, this may just grant the Creative an excellent opportunity to turn Black into a heel. He has not found himself in a lot of good feuds as a babyface, but a shift in his character will keep the fans interested in him.
The Dutch Destroyer is massively over with the crowd, but he could get lost into oblivion if he has a long, uneventful run. However, winning the Money in the Bank contract could prevent that from happening, and it might be the career-defining moment that he has been waiting for.
#4 Lacey Evans
Ever since her debut on the main roster, Lacey Evans has improved with each passing week. She has been involved in good feuds and has important victories under her belt. Despite getting several shots at the Women's Championship on both brands, Evans has struggled to capitalize on her opportunity. But this could change at the upcoming Money in the Bank PPV.
Lacey Evans defeated long-term rival Sasha Banks to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. It is also interesting to note that she was also the one who eliminated Banks from the Championship match at WrestleMania 36. However, both those instances had Bayley playing a crucial role, albeit mistakenly. It is clear that WWE are headed towards the much-awaited feud between Banks and Bayley, but where does that leave Evans?
Well, ideally it should be atop the WWE Headquarters, holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, and staring at the bright future that awaits her. After winning the crucial contract, Evans could cash-in on Bayley when she is with Banks inside the ring. It could lead to Bayley losing her title because of Banks, which would then serve as an essential catalyst in the impending feud between the two best friends.
Also, it will allow the WWE to get an idea about Evans' run as a champion that will open a whole new door of opportunities for the 'Sassy Southern Belle'. She could even drop her title to either of the two Superstars in a matter of weeks, but for now, she is the most deserving contender to win the Money in the Bank contract this year.
#3 Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre's rise to the top has been nothing short of a fairytale come true. His second run with the WWE mostly saw him work as a heel until he decided to take on Brock Lesnar. In a brilliant spectacle at WrestleMania 36, the Scottish Psychopath defeated The Beast Incarnate to become the WWE Champion. He is now set to defend his title against Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank.
Following the Showcase of Immortals, the Monday Night Messiah set his sights on the WWE Championship. He claimed that he is the one who should be leading the company during these difficult times. But McIntyre wasn't having any of it and challenged Rollins for a match at Money in the Bank.
Now, Rollins definitely has an added advantage as his disciple and trusted friend Murphy is expected to lurk around the squared circle. However, it is McIntyre who should walk out of Money in the Bank with his title.
Drew McIntyre's championship reign has been a breath of fresh air, especially after that of Lesnar's. The Beast Incarnate himself was invested in putting McIntyre over with the crowd as was evident with the effort he put in the entire rivalry. The Scotsman deserves a lengthy title reign as he is the kind of champion that will help keep the top Superstars of the Red brand busy.
McIntyre must get a chance to engage in title feuds against the likes of AJ Styles, Aleister Black, Andrade, and even an extended feud with Rollins. But for that, the Scottish Psychopath must successfully defend his Championship at Money in the Bank 2020.
#2 Bayley
WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley is set to defend her title against Tamina at Money in the Bank PPV on Sunday. With Sasha Banks not competing in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, there's a very little chance that we will see the winner (whoever she is) cashing in for the coveted prize of the Blue brand. Moreover, a loss against the returning Superstar will hurt her credibility beyond measure.
After months of inactivity, Tamina returned to WWE and has presented an improved version of her dominant self. On SmackDown, she has been a force to reckon with and has never shooed away from altercations with Bayley and her best friend, Sasha Banks. In fact, she pinned Bayley on SmackDown's go-home show before the Money in the Bank PPV. In the process, Tamina also found an ally in Lacey Evans. While Tamina's recent run as a babyface has been impressive so far, it is still too soon for her to win the title.
But more than anything, a loss for Bayley will immensely affect her budding feud with Banks. WWE Creative has been hinting at this much-awaited rivalry for very long, and if the title changes hands, those plans will take a serious hit. A victory over Tamina, however, will add a feather to Bayley's cap and will make her SmackDown Championship reign even more illustrious. She must walk out of Money in the Bank PPV with the title around her waist.
#1 Braun Strowman and 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt
In all honesty, the rest of this article took less time as compared to the hours I had to spend being confused before making my pick between both these Superstars. But before I state my reasons for putting both their names in this list, allow me to mention that this is the one feud that deserves a live audience more than anything.
Can you imagine the chants echoing across the arena, given the history between Braun Strowman and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt? Unfortunately, that's not going to happen at the Money in the Bank PPV, but they both are expected to deliver a solid bout.
I believe that WWE creative should have waited before booking this feud because of its immense potential. Now, WWE have booked themselves in a corner as they can't afford to make either of the two Superstars look weak. The Fiend was pinned by Goldberg which seemed to have affected his credibility and losing against Strowman at Money in the Bank will not really help him regain his momentum.
On the other hand, it is too soon for the Monster Among Men to lose his title. Strowman has had a history of great runs meeting with underwhelming endings, but that shouldn't be repeated now that he has finally won a title that he has deserved for so long.
Using him as a mere transitional champion is going to do a lot of damage to his momentum and it would be unfair to do so, especially when a Superstar of his caliber is on the receiving end. At Money in the Bank, there will be a lot more than on the line and not just his title.
WWE have to ensure that both Superstars look strong coming out of their highly-anticipated encounter. I would prefer seeing both of them engage in an extended rivalry, but that will only be possible if Strowman is allowed to successfully challenge for the title of at all he ends up losing it at Money in the Bank.
The other options for the WWE Creative include ending this match via disqualification or by Strowman picking a win over Bray Wyatt and not The Fiend. The possibilities are endless, and so are the risks. Hence, it will be interesting to see the results of their encounter scheduled for this Sunday.
