The 2025 Money in the Bank premium live event has mostly been covered, and as of the June 2nd episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, the lineup for both ladder matches is finalized. On the men’s side, six wrestlers have secured their spots, each vying for the chance to claim the briefcase and its coveted title opportunity.
Let’s assess each participant’s potential in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match, ranking them by their likelihood of victory, and examining the reasons behind those rankings. Only one competitor will leave Inglewood, California’s Int’t Dome as the new Money in the Bank winner.
6. Andrade
Andrade’s return to WWE was disappointing, showing no real progress since last year. He’s been absent from significant storylines on SmackDown and remains in the lower card despite some quality performances. WWE hasn’t indicated any long-term plans for Andrade, making him the least likely to win the briefcase.
5. Penta
Penta started strong after his WWE debut, but he has mostly been relegated to midcard roles and hasn’t been positioned as a future world champion. He occasionally teams up with his brother Ray Phoenix, but WWE doesn’t seem to view him as a main event star. Although the acquisition of AAA could have shifted things, his chances of cashing in the briefcase remain slim.
4. El Grande Americano
This comedic midcard gimmick, portrayed by Chad Gable, seems unlikely to be WWE’s choice for a world champion. While there’s a slight possibility WWE could surprise by having him win the briefcase and cash it in on AAA Mega Champion Vikingo, history suggests Gable is not considered main event material, making a win quite improbable.
3. LA Knight
LA Knight has been involved in Money in the Bank matches for years and still maintains popularity with fans. Despite this, he often feels like an outsider in the competition, and while his chances improve compared to others, he’s still not a top contender. Knight seems to be on his last opportunity to break through in WWE.
2. Solo Sikoa
Pushed as a major heel last year, Solo Sikoa has shown promise, especially in rivalries like with Jacob Fatu, but he hasn’t fully broken into the main event tier. WWE appears to have faith in him but isn’t ready to push him as the definitive Money in the Bank winner yet. His character fits the mold of a young heel looking for a shortcut to the world title via the briefcase.
1. Seth Rollins
Rollins is the clear favorite to win Money in the Bank in 2025. A seasoned WWE main eventer with previous briefcase success, he’s currently at the center of a major heel push on Raw. Given WWE’s heavy backing, Rollins is almost certain to dethrone Jay Uso as the world heavyweight champion. While there might be some storyline twists, Rollins is the top pick among the competitors.
Fan Take: This lineup highlights WWE’s current focus on established and rising stars, with Seth Rollins standing out as the franchise’s cornerstone. For WWE fans, who will claim the briefcase could redefine the championship landscape and signal WWE’s future direction in building main event talent.
