Predicting The Next 10 WWE World Champions
9. The Miz
If history has taught us anything it's that there's never a more opportune moment to cash in your Money In The Bank contract than the aftermath of a battle between two monsters. And if there's one thing The Miz knows about, it's opportunity.
Should the teased tension from Sheamus and Drew McIntyre actually boil over, the pair could find themselves taking each other to the limit in a brutal war around Royal Rumble time - a war that will see the Irishman barely emerge victorious. After that, WWE's 'Most Must-See Superstar' will make his way down the aisle and cash in the briefcase he stole from Otis a number of months back, winning the WWE Championship in the process.
Yes, The Miz has constantly reminded us that he could cash in the briefcase whenever he pleases, but we've seen before how the loudmouths fool us with words and end up strategically playing the long game instead - which is exactly what he'll end up doing by waiting until January.
The Miz winning the gold might spark outrage, but it seems inevitable at this point. It would be a waste to put the briefcase in his possession after the whole Otis debacle if he wasn't going to emerge victorious.