On the latest WWE SmackDown, Solo Sikoa and the Bloodline faction decisively defeated Jacob Fatu, closing the show with their dominance. Meanwhile, Triple H appears to have quietly revealed a possible delay in Naomi’s WWE SmackDown Money Briefcase cash-in plans by introducing her with a custom Money in the Bank briefcase during a backstage segment. This move has raised questions about the timing of her next big moment.
Naomi’s custom Money in the Bank briefcase suggests delayed cash-in
Naomi’s unexpected attack on Jade Cargill and the reveal of her custom MITB Caution Tape briefcase surprised many viewers. WWE’s decision to display a unique briefcase for Naomi, a former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion, signals that she might not be cashing in her contract in the near future. This approach mirrors the pattern followed by the current Mr. Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins, who unveiled his custom briefcase recently under the Triple H-led creative direction.
The custom case could be a subtle message from WWE’s Stamford-based promotion that Naomi’s cash-in will be delayed. Fans will need to watch future episodes closely to see if this theory holds true, although official confirmation is still lacking.
Mixed reactions as Vince Russo critiques Triple H’s SmackDown booking
While fans enthusiastically supported Naomi receiving a personalized briefcase, industry veteran Vince Russo expressed sharp criticism over the segment on Sportskeeda’s BroDown podcast. He described the storyline involving Naomi and Jade Cargill as amateurish and poorly executed, highlighting obvious timing mistakes during the segment.
“Obviously, they shot this before the show because they just had the in-ring, and Jade goes to Trish. Oh, so you just became the number one. Like you, you could tell it was out of sequence, but that wasn’t even the problem with this. Then Naomi comes and gives her this weak case shot, and Jade Cargill goes down like a ton of bricks, selling the back of her head. Naomi’s doing the fake laugh. And I’m like, ‘Bro, this is high school stuff, man,”‘ Russo said.
Despite Russo’s comments, momentum is building for the Naomi-Jade Cargill rivalry. The two are scheduled to face each other in a No Holds Barred Match at WWE Evolution 2025, suggesting WWE is investing heavily in escalating this feud over the next several months.
Upcoming storyline significance and potential impacts
The subtle spoil from Triple H about Naomi’s WWE SmackDown Money Briefcase plans adds a layer of uncertainty, intensifying fans’ anticipation over when she might cash in. With the Bloodline maintaining a strong presence and the Naomi-Jade conflict heating up, WWE is positioning several storylines to culminate at major future events. Observers will be watching closely to see if Naomi can leverage her briefcase advantage or if WWE will continue to hold off on her cash-in, possibly reshaping the women’s division dynamics for months ahead.
