He would be a fascinating challenger and champion given his swift ability to capture a victory. He has built his character as a fighter, someone willing to throw hands with anybody. Only Black stands out in that group as the perfect man to hold Money in the Bank. King Corbin or Drew Gulak will join the field after their clash on Friday Night SmackDown. The entry list currently consists of Black, Rey Mysterio, Apollo Crews and Daniel Bryan. This was an obvious result, but it does establish The Dutch Destroyer as a dangerous threat in the chase for the briefcase. Afterward, he promised to make the match hell for anyone who got in his way. It was a night when certain stars were heavily used or highlighted but only a select few rose to the occasion.Īleister Black began potentially the biggest rise of his career with a win over Austin Theory to qualify for Money in the Bank. Aleister Black stepped up as a favorite for Money in the Bank, while Apollo Crews became one to watch for the pay-per-view on May 10. It cannot just be about getting as many men and women involved as possible.ĭespite this limiting format, certain stars did make an impact. If WWE wants to continue to focus on in-ring action due to a lack of writers, the wrestlers should get more time to shine. Too many contests this week were established as squash matches with obvious winners.Įven those that weren't entirely one-sided failed to deliver, with only the surprise pairing of Andrade and Akira Tozawa making a lasting impression on the in-ring front. Most did not land as strongly as they should have, though. There were more matches on this show than the red brand has been known for, totaling 11 bouts. The April 20 edition of WWE Raw built toward Money in the Bank with plenty of wrestling.