WWE Theory: AJ Styles Will Win Money In The Bank 2020

Seth Rollins, struggling to find his identity post-Shield, was a perfect long-term holder of it. However Dean Ambrose, firmly settled into his Lunatic Fringe personality at the time, was better suited to cashing in on the night. Thus, while Baron Corbin is a perfect candidate, King Corbin is not. He already has a prop to laud over his peers, adding a second one would undermine them both.

Daniel Bryan, on the other hand, is a man who finally feels free of any gimmicks. 'The Planet's Champion' was one of the best things the company has done in years and, using the hemp belt as a prop, he went on some career's best work as SmackDown's top heel. He could do it again with Money In The Bank.

However, his stance on WWE's relationship with the Saudi General Sports Authority means that for as long as he holds the top title, it won't be defended on any shows taking place in that country. Sadly, to WWE, that's reason enough to keep away from the gold and in the 12 months+ since WrestleMania 35 weekend, he's only had one "championship opportunity." The Universal title match against The Fiend.

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