WWE Money in the Bank 2025: Predicting the men's ladder match participants

Who will join Solo Sikoa in the Money in the Bank ladder match? Here are five names who stand out on the roster.
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Money in the Bank is the next major WWE PLE on the horizon. The event is set for June 7 from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Solo Sikoa has made his way into the match, looking to be the next man to hold the briefcase. With more qualfying matches set up, here are some predictions as to who will join him at the PLE.

Austin Theory

Austin Theory is a name who WWE seems to be high on, but they continue to stall when it comes to pulling the trigger on a singles run. He and Grayson Waller are teasing a split, but that's been the case for the better part of a year. Booking Theory to make the ladder match would help further that angle, creating a reason for Waller to be upset and force the team to break up. If Theory is going to get any momentum behind him, now is the time to start that build.

Carmelo Hayes

WWE needs to do something with Carmelo Hayes. His peers are winning titles and involved in important feuds. All the while, Hayes is being paired with The Miz. This is a trend that isn't helping the narrative about how Triple H books some performers on the main roster. Hayes would be a standout in this match, capable of pulling off all the high spots. Even still, he's a talented performer with the qualities to main event PLEs in the future if WWE gets out of their own way when it comes to his booking.

Finn Balor

Finn Balor's story is that he's looking to get back to some sort of title, regardless of which belt he's holding. The Money in the Bank bank briefcase is one pathway to title contention and Balor's story could be involved in that. Seeing him get back into the ladder match, just to fail would drive a further wedge between him and the Judgment Day, pushing his eventual turn on Dominick Mysterio.

Karrion Kross

Karrion Kross is gaining momentum with the fans. His merchandise is reportedly a top-seller, and his reactions are growing from week to week. This was similar to the rise of LA Knight, and WWE failed to capitalize on that moment. Outlets have also reported that Kross's contract is set to come up soon, so it will be interesting to see how WWE will use him during that time. Having Kross in this match would be a big deal and fans would push to see him get the win.

Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is in an odd position where he remains a big name on the roster, but there isn't a clear vision for him to get back to the title. There are continued rumors of him getting a main event push that pop up almost once a year, but it still doesn't happen. Putting him back in the Money in the Bank ladder match presents him as a threat, and keeps him in an important angle. He could reclaim the briefcase, looking to make things right after his first run with it that ended in a debacle.