Money in the Bank 2010 PPV Predictions

We've got yet another new innovation in WWE Pay-Per-View events debuting this Sunday with Money in the Bank 2010! The sports entertainment show will feature not one but two Money in the Bank ladder matches in addition to at least four title matches on the card. Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, Layla and The Hart Dynasty will all put their championships on the line.

What will make this event intriguing is the MITB briefcase concept. We could very well see titles change hands multiple times before the night is over, as opportunistic superstars cash in for their chance at gold. Also, The Nexus continues to lurk around and could mean trouble for champions, challengers or just about any other superstar!

So let's dive into some predictions for Sunday's event!

Kelly Kelly vs. Layla
WWE Womens Championship

Layla is part of the self-proclaimed "Co-Womens Champions" along with her LayCool partner Michelle McCool. Kelly Kelly has never enjoyed a title reign and it would be great to see her with gold. However, I can't see it happening here after Friday's finish on Smackdown. It involved Layla getting pinned by Kelly due to a distraction by Rosa Mendes at ringside. I'm not sure what Rosa's involvement will be in the future storyline, but with Michelle McCool around, it's unlikely Kelly will win, unless of course Tiffany gets involved.

Prediction: Layla retains the WWE Womens Championship.

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The Usos vs. The Hart Dynasty
Unified Tag Team Title match

Outside of The Dudebusters and Hawkins/Archer there's really not many heel tag teams to contend with the Hart Dynasty. The Usos seem to be the premiere heel opponents right now for DH Smith and Kidd. The Hart Dynasty has had a nice reign, and I can see them possibly recapturing the titles for another title reign. At this point, The Usos seem likely to capture the belts and make a ruckus as the tag champs. However, the tag team titles haven't been featured much lately, so it won't be very meaningful.

Prediction: The Usos become the new tag team champions.

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Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match

I had originally thought they'd have HHH back for this match and maybe we'll still get some sort of surprise. We'll go with the current match though. Eight superstars in this one will make for a compelling contest. We've got John Morrison, Evan Bourne, Mark Henry, Ted Dibiase, Chris Jericho, The Miz, Randy Orton and Edge. Of those names I really see just three contenders or heirs to the WWE Title. Edge is the ultimate opportunist and I wouldn't be surprised to see him win this. However, I'm going to go with Orton here to grab the briefcase and maybe even cash in on Sheamus later in the night.

Prediction: Randy Orton wins the Raw MITB ladder match.

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Smackdown Money in the Bank Ladder match

We've got a doozy here too with plenty of hi-flyers and powerful superstars. First I'll list who I don't expect to win: Cody Rhodes, Big Show, Matt Hardy, Dolph Ziggler or Kofi Kingston. That's only half the field and leaves us the intriguing three of Christian, Drew McIntyre and Kane. Christian seems destined to eventually capture a major title in WWE since he did it in TNA and was former ECW champ. Kane's current storyline would make a win interesting. If Kane was indeed the Undertaker's attacker, Taker might even prevent his brother from cashing in the briefcase. That leaves me to select Drew McIntyre to win it. He's the Chosen one, he irritates the fans and Mr. McMahon personally signed the guy. I expect a future World Championship reign.

Prediction: Drew McIntyre wins Smackdown Money in the Bank.

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Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio
World Title Match

With Rey Mysterio hobbling around and previous rumors he was going to take time off, I find it hard to believe he'll leave the event as champion. In this match though we also have Jack Swagger who was being hunted by Kane. If Kane wins MITB it makes things more interesting. Or we may see Drew McIntyre win the brifcase and take advantage of a hurt Rey. I'm going to take Swagger to win the title and then get the heck out of dodge before anyone can cash in on him.

Prediction: Jack Swagger wins back the World Championship.

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John Cena vs. Sheamus
WWE Title Steel Cage match

This match could very well see that dastardly bunch, "The Nexus" once again interfere in a John Cena main event. They did it at Fatal Fourway, but as of Raw we saw that Sheamus is ready to fight them as well. Still the heart of the matter here is a cage match involving the WWE Title. It's going to be brutal, and it leaves whoever is the champion very vulnerable to a MITB cash in. I think Sheamus will continue his reign, although it might be short-lived. If Orton wins MITB he may be cashing in on Sheamus. It wouldn't be far-fetched to see Edge cash in on either guy in the cage. Still Sheamus will at least retain in the cage whether it's due to Nexus interference or his own doing.

Prediction: Sheamus retains the WWE Title but for how long?

This is another fun PPV event to cover and predict because it's wide open. With the Nexus situation, Mysterio's injury, the cage and then two guys holding title contracts on the night when the champs will be vulnerable to cash-ins, there's lots of possibilities!

You can check here on Sunday night starting at 8PM EST for coverage of the Money in the Bank 2010 PPV with updated results up to 11PM EST. Enjoy this innovative new event!