WWE’s upcoming Money in the Bank event isn’t just a battle of superstars inside the ring, but it seems like there’s a clash of ideas brewing behind the scenes.
- WWE’s Money in the Bank event features Logan Paul, causing backstage disagreements.
- Vince McMahon supports Paul’s win, seeing it as a publicity boon.
- Triple H prefers to push a new wrestling star like LA Knight.
- Both McMahon and Triple H agree on supporting Damian Priest.
- The final decision rests with McMahon, though.
This year, the event is scheduled for July 1 at the O2 Arena in London, England, where the controversial “last-minute” entry of YouTube star, Logan Paul, is raising eyebrows.
After signing a new contract with the WWE after losing to WrestleMania 39 earlier this year, Paul officially came back on the June 19 episode of Monday Night RAW where he confirmed his appearance in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
His insertion, along with the likes of LA Knight, Damian Priest, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Santos Escobar, has since then stirred intense debates about the possible winner, especially given how much pull The Maverick has in and out of the WWE.
Apparently, WWE officials, specifically, Vince McMahon and Triple H, reportedly have differing opinions about the ultimate victor of the Money in the Bank match. Vince McMahon, the WWE Chairman, is said to be vouching for Logan Paul’s win. He sees Paul as a significant player who could bring mainstream attention to the WWE. With the rumored plans of having Paul win a WWE championship, which the 28-year-old has hinted at multiple times in the past, McMahon believes that a Money in the Bank cash-in by Logan Paul would create a memorable WWE moment.
On the other hand, Triple H, WWE’s Executive Vice President, has a different perspective, preferring to push a new wrestling star like LA Knight. Triple H believes that the Money in the Bank opportunity could catapult LA Knight to higher levels in his career.
Despite the opposing views on the matter, both Vince McMahon and Triple H seem to agree on Damian Priest, who they’re fans of and wish to see achieve a higher status as a singles WWE Superstar. Still, the final decision is vested in McMahon, who continues to play a significant role in WWE’s creative decisions.
This division within WWE is further exacerbated by external opinions. The WWE Hall of Famer, Bully Ray, has called for Logan Paul’s victory because “business dictates” so. Similarly, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer views a win for Logan Paul as a publicity boon, playing well into Paul’s ongoing rivalry with Seth Rollins.
Amid all the speculations, Twitter account Better Wrestling Experience (BWE) mentioned that discussions are ongoing about a possible feud between Logan Paul and LA Knight. They hinted that a feud doesn’t necessarily rule out Knight’s win and that Knight and Damian Priest remain the favorites.
No matter the backstage differences, one thing is unanimous: the anticipation for Money in the Bank 2023.
WWE insiders and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the event. Some even claim it will be “bigger” than Backlash and Night of Champions. This is high praise, especially when you consider that the former saw Cody Rhodes pull off an upset over Brock Lesnar while the latter opened with Seth Rollins winning the World Heavyweight Championship belt.
As the drama continues to unfold, wrestling enthusiasts worldwide find themselves in a thrilling guessing game: Will Logan Paul, the YouTube sensation, take home the briefcase, or will we see LA Knight or Damian Priest ascend to a new level of stardom?
Between this and The Bloodline Civil War, all eyes will likely be glued to their preferred streaming platforms and on the ring as soon as Money in the Bank kicks off on July 1.
