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KofiMania, quite possibly the biggest fan movement since Daniel Bryan's Yes Movement in 2014, aided Kofi Kingston in bagging the WWE Title on The Grandest Stage Of Them All. After overcoming a string of obstacles thrown towards him by Vince McMahon, Kofi managed to not only secure a WWE Title match at 'Mania, but also defeated The Planet's Champion Daniel Bryan in the middle of the ring.
This was Kofi Kingston's first WWE Title win and there couldn't have been a better place than WrestleMania for it to happen. The celebrations immediately kicked off post WrestleMania. Things were looking good for The New Day, as Kevin Owens requested Kofi to make him an honorary member of the faction, in place of the injured Big E. Kofi and Woods agreed, even though Big E sent them a cryptic message, warning them of what this could result in.
E's fear came to fruition a week later, as Owens attacked the duo and turned heel in the process. Kingston and Owens are set to face off against each other at Money In The Bank tonight. Let's take a look at 5 possible endings to the WWE Title match.
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#5 A no contest / DQ
With the card being chock full of exciting bouts, don't be surprised if WWE sacrifices this match to balance things up. The rivalry has just kicked off and one would expect it to continue after the PPV. What better way for that to happen than by leaving us in the middle?
There could be a possibility of Kofi letting out his rage that has stemmed from Owens' betrayal. Kofi might use a foreign object on Owens in the heat of the moment, like what Eddie Guerrero did to JBL at Judgment Day 2004, for you longtime fans out there.
#4 Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Title
Another scenario that could very well end up happening is Kofi managing to pin Owens after a thunderous Trouble In Paradise. The win at WrestleMania was the biggest moment of Kingston's decade-long career, and it wouldn't be fitting for him to lose the title mere weeks after winning it.
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After a hard-fought match that lasts for a good 20 minutes, Kofi Kingston gets Owens in a position to hit his signature move and retains his title. KofiMania was one of the most intriguing storylines in recent memory, with some fans dubbing it as being on par with Becky Lynch's rise to the top on the road to WrestleMania. A win over a Superstar of the stature of Owens would solidify Kofi as a legit champion, instead of just a mid-carder who got lucky at WrestleMania.
#3 A heel turn?
Ever since KofiMania kicked off, fans have been speculating about Big E or Xavier Woods (or the both of them) turning heel on Kofi Kingston. It hasn't happened yet, and Kofi has stated several times that they won't go that route. But it all comes down to what Vince has in mind, at the end of the day.
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What if Big E makes his triumphant return from injury, during the closing moments of the match? A slight confusion results in the referee getting knocked unconscious. Big E makes his way to the ring, pretends that he's out there to help, and then bashes Kofi with his signature move. Woods watches in horror but then lets out a BIG smile.
Owens pins Kofi and goes on to feud with another babyface, while Kofi begins a rivalry with his former brothers whose jealousy forced them to turn on Kingston. As ridiculous as this may sound, stranger things have happened in the WWE.
#2 Kevin Owens wins the WWE Title
The original plans for Kevin Owens on the road to WrestleMania 35 were for him to return from his injury, a humbled and changed man. A bunch of Youtube videos showed him hanging out with his son and eating junk food, something that's against Daniel Bryan's principles. The rise of KofiMania forced WWE to change long-term plans and replace Owens with Kofi.
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What if WWE decides to execute its original plan for Owens at Money In The Bank? Although the circumstances are completely different here, with Owens back to being a dastardly heel, we just might see him take the title from Kofi here. As much as fans love Kofi Kingston and The New Day, the ratings haven't shown that. Although Kofi can't be fully blamed for the decline, WWE might decide to try and put the title on Owens to see whether the rating meter moves up.
#1 A cash in on Kofi Kingston
Remember, there's the Men's Money In The Bank match on the same card. The 8-man Ladder match will see Randy Orton, Ali, Andrade, and Finn Balor try to bring the briefcase to the blue brand. Although Drew McIntyre is a favorite to win the match here, what if WWE pulls a swerve and does the unthinkable?
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There have been reports coming in since a while now, that Vince McMahon is high on Andrade and this might result in a huge push. What if the push kicks off tonight? Andrade wins the ladder match, and comes out again after Kingston defeats Owens in a hard-fought battle. He makes quick work of Kofi and wins the WWE Title to the shock of the WWE Universe! It hasn't been long since Andrade has moved up to the main roster, but if Vince McMahon is high on a Superstar, even the most unimaginable things could come true for them.
