11 Main Event Mistakes WWE Have Made In 2022

In contrast to most entries on the list, this misstep isn’t so much that it happened as how it happened.

All things considered, Theory is an excellent choice for Mr. Money In The Bank. He’s finally coming into his own and starting to fine-tune his character. He’s undoubtedly the most loathsome personality in the company with the possible exception of The Miz. Most critically, he’s absolutely a credible threat to cash-in when champion and challengers alike are at their most vulnerable.

Assuming he delivers on his word and successfully cashes in at SummerSlam, he’s on pace to become the youngest WWE Champion in history. He would also be WWE’s second youngest World Champion ever, as only Randy Orton (Age 24 at SummerSlam 2004) would have him beat.

The issue here lies in the execution. Prior to Cody Rhodes’ injury, he was frequently pegged as the odds-on-favorite to secure the briefcase. With ‘The American Nightmare’ removed from the equation, the air of uncertainty was palpable.

Then Theory lost the United States Championship.

In an excruciatingly telegraphed maneuver, Adam Pearce then anted up. At the behest of Vince McMahon, Theory was unveiled as an unqualified last minute addition. Theory’s subsequent win was the perfect underhanded tactic, but it drained the life from the room before the bell rang. Theory as Mr. Money In The Bank can still work. It’s difficult to visualize right now, but WWE Champion Theory has potential. The experiment face-planted out of the starting block, though.