WWE’s event schedule has been a whirlwind of excitement ever since WrestleMania 39 ended in early April with at least one Premium Live Event scheduled every month. Now, all eyes are now focusing on the upcoming Money in the Bank event at the O2 Arena in London. In a startling revelation, it seems that the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar, isn’t planning to miss this high-stakes showcase.
In the current wrestling landscape, the imminent match between Cody Rhodes and Dominik Mysterio is gaining attention. However, recent rumors suggest that the third and culminating clash between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam might be the central story WWE is building.
While Rhodes splits his focus between his impending bout with Mysterio and the looming shadow of Lesnar, the dynamics of the Money in the Bank event are gearing up to be more complex than ever.
The news about Lesnar’s planned appearance at Money in the Bank first surfaced from WRKD Wrestling. The tweet hints at Lesnar’s presence, which will will set the stage for a new contest with Cody Rhodes—a highly anticipated gimmick match for SummerSlam.
Recalling their WWE history, Rhodes and Lesnar have had their fair share of memorable encounters. At WWE Night of Champions, Rhodes succumbed to Lesnar, passing out from his devastating Kimura Lock. Despite the loss, Rhodes has been relentless in his pursuit of a rematch. Interestingly, in their first meeting at WWE Backlash, Rhodes had a triumphant victory over Lesnar, adding a fascinating wrinkle to their evolving rivalry.
Currently, the series is tied 1-1, but Lesnar’s noticeable absence from WWE television for more than a month has left fans a bit worried that he’s out due to an undisclosed injury.
Now that Rhodes is facing off against Dominik Mysterio at Money in the Bank with potential interference from Lesnar, fans are excited at the potential for a three-way feud that may involve Rhea Ripley as well.
Whether Lesnar will disrupt the match, costing Rhodes a win against Mysterio, remains to be seen. Lesnar could very well strike post-match too, targeting a weary Rhodes. The possibilities are endless, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as they try to predict Lesnar’s next move.
The early reports hint at the possibility of a Bullrope Match, a gimmick made famous by Cody’s father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes. The Bullrope Match could provide the perfect setting for this third bout, bringing a touch of nostalgia to fans while escalating the tension in their rivalry. However, this is merely a rumor for now, and we will have to wait to see how WWE decides to build the SummerSlam card.
SummerSlam, taking place on August 5 in Detroit’s Ford Field, is expected to draw a massive crowd. The third showdown between Lesnar and Rhodes, if it materializes as anticipated, would be a headline event. These two WWE Superstars have a storied past, with each match adding another chapter to their ongoing saga.
Will Lesnar make his dramatic return at Money in the Bank this Saturday? How will this affect Cody Rhodes’ match against Dominik Mysterio? And if Lesnar does return, how will this third encounter with Rhodes play out at SummerSlam? These are questions only time will answer.
Until then, wrestling fans will be eagerly awaiting every twist and turn in this thrilling narrative.
Here’s the updated match card for Money in the Bank on July 1 at the O2 Arena in London:
- The Bloodline Civil War
- Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso (The Usos) vs Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa
- Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
- Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Santos Escobar vs. Butch vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Logan Paul
- Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
- Zelina Vega vs. Becky Lynch vs. Bayley vs. IYO Sky vs. Trish Stratus vs. Zoey Stark
- World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs Finn Bálor
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
- Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan
- Intercontinental Championship Match
- Gunther (c) vs. Matt Riddle
- Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio
