Money In The Bank: 3 Major Heel Turns That Could Happen 

Heel turns are always expected.
Heel turns are always expected.

The Money in the Bank pay-per-view is one of the most exciting events on the WWE calendar, as the eponymous ladder match is one of the very few gimmick pay-per-view attractions left in wrestling.

Though this year's event could be exciting for reasons not many would expect - from new champions being crowned to WWE picking their next top star via the Money in the Bank match, it could mark an important event for the current era of the company. The one question many people have in the back of their minds is regarding possible heel turns that we could see.

Heel turns are commonly what fans think about when they consider character changes, but at the pay-per-view, we could very well see a babyface turn as well. Looking at the narratives being built up for the show, there are so many possibilities to consider. So, let us look at those options and assess which superstars could initiate a character change at the annual ladder match extravaganza


#1 Seth Rollins

Rollins needs his edge back.
Rollins needs his edge back.

Seth Rollins vs AJ Styles has been one of those feuds that you wanted to witness for a very long time, but after witnessing the way WWE has handled it over the last month, many fans have been left unhappy.

Many believe that nothing should be said against the performers themselves, as these are two men that are very obviously top tier superstars. However, at the end of the day, something just isn't clicking here.

WWE's last chance of making this feud a bit interesting would be turning either Styles or Rollins heel, which is quite an interesting solution, considering the fact that both are excellent as babyfaces, but even better heels.

Therefore, if we had to pick which of them should make the jump, the right choice, for now, would clearly be Rollins, as he has so much to gain from being that blonde haired backstabbing sellout once again. It is always a more entertaining scenario when the title is held by a heel, and is chased by the hero.

#2 Sonya Deville

In the shadow of your best friend.
In the shadow of your best friend.

The one thing many people have learnt about the women's division over the years is that nothing stays the same - not too long ago we were witnessing the rise of Ronda Rousey as the top female athlete in all of wrestling, but now we are in the era of Becky Lynch.

However, if one thing feels given to a certain extent going into the pay-per-view, then it's Mandy Rose becoming a bigger star than anyone thought she would. At Money in the Bank, WWE could be looking to get Mandy up the ranks of the division, as the Golden Goddess is vying for the chance to become Ms. Money in the Bank.

They say always be kind to those on your way; Mandy's opportunity at Money in the Bank was only possible due to Sonya Deville giving up her chance to compete for the briefcase herself. A few weeks ago on Smackdown Live, Sonya insisted Mandy be the one to achieve her dreams, which is a nice gesture by the former NXT superstar, but this does seem like a neat ploy by WWE to implement a betrayal at Money in the Bank.

Sonya turning on her best friend for hogging the spotlight over the last few months would be smart booking. Mandy's character would be treading new water as a babyface, while Sonya could explore her 'heel MMA badass' persona as well. Of course, given the ever-changing sympathies of the WWE Universe, the roles could very well be reversed in their eyes.


#3 Big E or Xavier Woods

Would this be the heel turn of the year?
Would this be the heel turn of the year?

The New Day are on their last legs, as this is a group seems to have run its course. This is something that WWE is aware of. However, Kofi's WWE title run has prolonged the trio's tenure for now.

However, things are starting to make more sense - Big E has been disgruntled with New Day for making Kevin Owens their new honorary member even though he warned them; Xavier woods has been trying to watch Kofi's back during this feud with Owens and is being brutalized every time; Kofi is being built up as a champion that walks his own path. At Money in the Bank, we could see the last of The New Day, presumably with Big E putting the nail in the coffin.

It would be a sight for sore eyes if these events did happen, but it would be best for everyone's interest, as the amount of heat WWE would obtain to create a new top heel would be insane to pass up. WWE has all the cards in their hand to create a truly iconic moment, if they waste it, then its all on them.

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