Predicting every competitor in the 2019 Men's Money in the Bank Ladder match

Money in the Bank is fast approaching, and while the rest of the card could be amazing if the WWE book it right, the most exciting part about the PPV is always the MITB Ladder Matches. 8 men vie for the chance to become Mr. Money in the Bank, and with that title, an opportunity at whichever Champion they choose, any time they want, and this title has been used over the years to elevate the likes of Edge, Daniel Bryan, CM Punk and others, so it's a very important bout to win.

With the announcement that Alexa Bliss will reveal RAW's MITB competitors next week, we thought we'd take this chance to predict the 8 men that will be competing in the Ladder match come May 19.

Here, I predict every competitor in the 2019 Men's Money in the Bank Ladder match:

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#8 Smackdown Live - Lars Sullivan

In Money in the Bank ladder match, it's often the high-fliers that can steal the show, but as we saw at NXT Takeover: New Orleans, Sullivan is capable of some impressive spots when ladders are available to him.

The gigantic Sullivan is still quite young in terms of his in-ring skills, but you can see why Vince McMahon is still high on him, given his impressive and domineering physique, so this is the perfect place to allow him to impress.

Sure, it's not often that the monster comes out on top in Money in the Bank, and Sullivan is already 0-1 in ladder matches in WWE, but if the company is that high on him, this could be a shock win. Ultimately, there are more talented and main event ready stars in this match, so it likely won't be Sullivan, but this is a great chance for him to show the WWE Universe and Vince McMahon what he's capable of.

#7 RAW - Ricochet

Ricochet is the best high-flyer in the wrestling business today, and after splitting up with Aleister Black this past week, it's now time for The One and Only to show just how great he is as an all-round performer.

Sure, he's got all the flashy moves in the world, and that will always wow the WWE Universe, but he's grown exponentially as a sports entertainer since coming to the WWE, and combining that with his great look, he is a main event star waiting to happen.

Like Sullivan, we saw Ricochet in that Ladder match in New Orleans, and it was the first glimpse of Ricochet for most WWE fans, and as expected, he didn't disappoint. The Future of Flight threw caution to the wind several times throughout the bout, and with a chip on his shoulder after the recent breakup with Black, you can expect him to try and top all that yet again in Money in the Bank.

#6 Smackdown Live - Ali

Since arriving on Smackdown Live from 205 Live, Ali has been setting the world on fire, and although his momentum was severely halted by the injury that led to KofiMania, he's still a main event star waiting to happen.

Not only is Ali an exceptionally exciting high-flier, but he's also the best babyface the WWE currently have to offer, and with all this potential, a win at Money in the Bank may just be the way to get a significant push for him started.

Smackdown Live does need to strengthen their mid-card though, and if the company feel that Ali isn't ready for the main event right now, it could be best for him to challenge for the Intercontinental Championship in the near future.

Either way, we know that Ali will steal the show with ladders all around, and even if they don't give him the win, it's clear that he's certainly trending upwards in WWE.

#5 RAW - Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn was once dubbed 'the next Daniel Bryan' due to his immense ability to garner sympathy from crowds, but over the last year, he's shown just how effective he can be as a heel. Firstly he was paired with Kevin Owens, and while that was fun, it's clear that he needed to be alone, and after his latest return, he truly looks better than ever.

Sami has done away with the smiling heel that made him so detestable on Smackdown, and has now become a traditional crowd-hating heel, and over the last few weeks, he's really stood out on RAW.

Money in the Bank is a match typically won by a heel, and given how good Sami has been on the mic as of late, he's ready to become the main event heel that WWE need on RAW outside of Drew McIntyre, so he's clearly a favourite for the match, and it could kickstart a great career for Zayn.

#4 Smackdown Live - Aleister Black

Many people have come through NXT carrying an aura and presence about them, but none quite like the mercurial Aleister Black, who has the potential to be a main event star on the main roster. The hard-hitting hybrid has been on an incredible run since joining WWE 2 years ago, and with so many new, fresh opponents on Smackdown Live, we'll likely see him get a great push in 2019.

Admittedly, with performers like Roman Reigns, Elias, Daniel Bryan, Finn Balor and others on the same brand, it's unlikely that he could be the face of Smackdown Live, but with great booking, he could get on the same level as any of those men.

Black has all the talent in the world, and if the company gets behind him, he'll get over big time, and a victory at Money in the Bank will do just that, but either way, Aleister is going to become a main event player for years to come.

#3 RAW - Cesaro

When the topic of 'people who should have already been World Champion in WWE' comes up, the first name brought up is Cesaro, and rightfully so, as the Swiss Cyborg is one of the most talented professional wrestlers in the world today.

He's been that for years too, and despite having the 'Cesaro Section' behind him, Vince McMahon refused a main event push, but now it's time for the company to go all in on him.

Over the years, Cesaro has succeeded in several thrown together tag teams, but after splitting with Sheamus in the Superstar Shakeup, he needs a big singles run to solidify himself as one of the best in the world.

The Swiss Superman can do anything inside the ring, and with so much talent around him, he could do very big things, and an impressive win at Money in the Bank could lead to him finally getting what he deserves.

#2 Smackdown Live - Andrade

As we've mentioned, the title of Mr. Money in the Bank is typically reserved for a heel on the verge of the main event, ready to break out at the next level, and right now, the best performer that fits that description is El Idolo, Andrade.

He's just been moved back to Smackdown Live, and without many top level heels on the show (Bryan, KO and Elias being the only 3 notable ones), this is a great chance for WWE to elevate Andrade.

They've also been searching for a new Latin star for years now, and with his charisma, in-ring style and overall package, Andrade could be that man, and the WWE at least need to give him the ball.

Sure, Money in the Bank has failed to elevate some stars (Jack Swagger and Baron Corbin notably), but it's worked more often than not, and if they get behind Andrade, he could be the best heel in the company.

#1 RAW - Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman presents a very curious case within WWE right now, because they pushed him heavily for a year, but never put the Championship on him, and with the rumoured heat on him backstage, he's in a weird position right now.

The Monster Among Men is so dominant that it's hard to keep him away from the Universal Championship, but with Rollins, Styles, McIntyre and other better performers in line, they may have to find a way to do just that.

Braun was last year's Money in the Bank winner, and it was quite a disappointment, as he came away with a failed cash-in attempt, and while it's unlikely that he comes away with back-to-back wins, the match is the only logical thing he can compete in at the PPV.

Seeing Braun square off with Lars Sullivan would be an amazing sight, and while we don't know where Braun goes from here, the destruction he would cause with all those ladders will be quite fun to watch.