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The Money in the Bank match is arguably one of the most exciting matches in the WWE, barring the traditional Royal Rumble match. The 2018 Money in the Bank PPV will stream live on the WWE Network from the Allstate Arena, Chicago, Illinois on June 17th, 2018.
This year, fans will get to see not one but two Money in the Bank matches, featuring the male and female Superstars from both RAW and SmackDown Live.
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The Men's Money in the Bank Ladder match will witness eight elite-level Superstars, four each from RAW and SmackDown Live, competing against each other for the opportunity to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a Championship match, at a time and place of their choosing, over the course of one year.
The match has been instrumental in shaping the careers of Superstars like Edge, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, The Miz and others. 16 of the 19 men have been able to successfully cash-in their contract and change the course of their careers.
The match establishes the winner as a main-event player in the eyes of the fans, and it's only a matter of time before he becomes a Champion. However, the match can turn out be a dangerous affair and can even shorten the careers of the Superstars competing in it.
This year the field is quite stacked featuring the likes of The Miz, Braun Strowman, Bobby Roode and any one member of the New Day among others. The match should be pretty entertaining as well. It'll be pretty interesting to see who walks of Chicago as Mr. Money in the Bank. Here, we take a look at the top potential candidates to walk away with the green briefcase come June 17th.
#4 Finn Balor
It is argued by fans and critics worldwide that Finn Balor has long been overlooked by the WWE management. Finn Balor was the first ever Universal Champion, but he has not been able to gather a major win since then.
His injury prevented him from having an extended run as RAW's top superstar back in 2016, but now the time is right for the Leader of the Balor Club to ascend to the top of RAW's food chain.
He was never granted a rematch for the title he never lost, and a win at the Money in the Bank PPV would surely turn around things for the Irish Superstar. Balor could really use a big win at this point in his career to establish him as a main-event star. Wouldn't it be incredible to have Balor pose with his hands stretched out, atop the ladder with the briefcase in hand?
As far as the match is concerned, Balor could pull off some really wonderful spots with the ladders in play, and would definitely have a great showing at the PPV, irrespective of whether he goes on to win the match or not.
#3 Kevin Owens
If there's one man on the WWE roster who can have a highly entertaining run as Mr Money in the Bank is that man in the picture, Kevin Owens. Kevin Owens has been of the most entertaining heels in the WWE, and he could do real wonders in the role of Mr Money in the Bank.
This will be his second appearance in the Money in the Bank Ladder match, having previously competed in the 2016 edition, which was won by Dean Ambrose. 'The Prizefighter' hasn't had a significant win since his Wrestlemania program with Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan.
K.O. needs another run at the top since his previous reign, though highly entertaining, was marred by screwy finishes and ordinary matches. It would be pretty amusing to see Sami Zayn help him win the match, and the two going around each week on RAW, proclaiming themselves as the first-ever co-Money in the Bank winners.
#2 Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe won an incredible triple-threat match on SmackDown Live this week to book his ticket to Chicago. 'The Samoan Submission Machine' has been on a roll as of late, and a win at the Money in the Bank PPV will only add to his momentum. There is no one better in the role of a dastard monster heel than Samoa Joe.
Joe hasn't had a single Championship win on the main roster, and it's about time he gets his hand on the gold. The easiest way to do so would be for him to leave Chicago with the green briefcase, and cash-in on the WWE Champion whenever he sees fit.
Joe is a top-level Superstar and a great fit for SmackDown's main-event scene. A win on June 17th is a great way to establish Joe's credibility on the blue brand. Joe needs a major win on PPV after his loss to Roman at the Backlash PPV.
#1 Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman is probably the most-over guy heading into the Money in the Bank PPV. He is the odds-on favourite to walk out of the Allstate Arena as Mr Monster in the Bank. 'The Monster among Men' is pretty over with crowds across the globe, and it's a good opportunity for WWE to establish him as the next top guy.
He is the right man to dethrone Lesnar as the Universal Champion, and a win at Money in the Bank is just the way to ensure that. He enjoys unparalleled momentum and WWE needs to strike the iron while it is still hot.
Strowman as Universal Champion running roughshod over the RAW roster could make for some compelling TV.
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