Seth Rollins Won MITB 2025 And It’s Worst-Case Scenario For WWE’s Future — Here’s Why
WWE’s 2025 Money in the Bank pay-per-view brought high stakes, jaw-dropping moments, and one major misstep: handing the briefcase to Seth Rollins.
On paper, it might seem like a reward for one of WWE’s most consistent performers. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find this win could signal bigger problems for WWE’s long-term vision.
From blocking fresh talent to muddling ongoing storylines, here are four key reasons this outcome might haunt WWE’s future more than they think.
4. A Missed Opportunity To Elevate New Stars
The MITB briefcase has traditionally been a launching pad for emerging names. Think of Edge, CM Punk, or Big E. It’s meant to spotlight tomorrow’s main eventers, not those already cemented at the top.
Giving the win to a seasoned main eventer like Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins strips the opportunity from fresh rising stars like LA Knight, Penta, or even Solo Sikoa.
WWE has been craving fresh faces at the top, but this move plays it safe, and safe rarely leads to real change.
3. How Seth Rollins’ Win Clouds Cody Rhodes’ Comeback
Cody Rhodes has been a long-term success in WWE’s storytelling. A journey fans have emotionally invested in since his return after losing to John Cena at WrestleMania.
Rollins holding the briefcase now also complicates that redemption arc. If he cashes in on Cena, it taints what should be a triumphant climax.
And if he doesn’t, his presence still looms over the title scene. Either way, the clean emotional payoff fans deserve is now under threat.
2. Seth Rollins Doesn’t Need The MITB Briefcase
Let’s be honest — ‘The Architech’ is already a made man. He’s headlined WrestleMania, held every major title, and is a certified main-eventer. The briefcase is supposed to create tension, suspense, and elevate underdogs. With Rollins, it just doesn’t.
His win makes MITB feel less like a career-defining moment and more like a placeholder for the status quo.
1. Risk of Creative Repetition
With Rollins back in the title picture yet again, WWE runs the risk of creative stagnation. He’s battled Reigns, clashed with Cody, and nearly every top-tier star.
Giving him the MITB briefcase doesn’t feel exciting; it feels repetitive. Instead of pushing new stories, WWE seems to be hitting rewind, and fans are noticing.
In the end, Rollins’ win may work for now, considering his ‘big vision’ for WWE, but it risks holding the Stamford-based promotion back.
Moreover, WWE needs bold moves and fresh narratives, and not playing it safe. In 2025, settling for a safe bet isn’t just a missed opportunity. It’s a step away from what the future WWE needs.
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