A look at the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match, and who might win it

We’re just hours away from the WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view (PPV) at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and that means we’re just hours away from the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. It’s an important match, considering the winner is likely looking at a future run with the Universal or WWE championship.

Here is the field, and how likely they are to win:

Ricochet: A fairly recent call up, he was given a fairly strong push when he was running alongside Aleister Black but it’s been back-and-forth since he started his singles run. His high flying ways are perfect for this match type, but does the big bossman see him as a future world champion? Verdict: Unlikely!

Andrade: He’s been steadily putting on good matches with a wide range of talent and recent reports indicate the higher ups are high on him. He’s got the right look, the right skill set, and appeals to a market WWE needs to do more to tap into going forward. Verdict: Maybe!

Drew McIntyre: He’s big, he looks great, his promos are strong, and he can do enough in the ring to be a top guy. He’s also a heel, which helps a lot with carrying that briefcase around. There have been plenty of reports that Vince McMahon still thinks very highly of him and he’s mostly been protected. Verdict: Highly likely!

Finn Balor: He’s the current Intercontinental champion, and while his inclusion should make this match fun, there isn’t really much reason for him to win the briefcase beyond trying to create a shocking moment. Verdict: Highly unlikely!

Sami Zayn: He beat Braun Strowman to take his place in the match, and that means we’re likely getting a run-in from “The Monster Among Men” to ensure Zayn doesn’t win. Having said that, he would be a great candidate considering his recent character work and the outstanding promos he’s been cutting since his return. Verdict: Possibly!

Baron Corbin: There’s just no way they give him the briefcase again after the massive failure that was his last run with it. Plus, the latest reports have him next in line for Seth Rollins anyway. Verdict: Highly unlikely!

Ali: He’s still playing the underdog but he does it quite well. That means it’s at least possible he gets the surprise win. Verdict: Possibly!

Randy Orton: I’m not entirely sure why he’s in this match. Verdict: Highly unlikely!

We’ll find out the winner in just a few hours. Follow along right here at Cageside Seats!