Seth Rollins’ WWE future is currently unclear following an injury he sustained in Atlanta during Saturday Night’s Main Event. With SummerSlam scheduled in New Jersey just weeks away, speculation has grown around the status of Rollins’ Money in the Bank (MITB) briefcase. Former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman recently suggested that Rollins might consider relinquishing the briefcase to create new opportunities heading into the event.
Jonathan Coachman Proposes New MITB Storyline Involving Faction Rivalries
Coachman shared his thoughts during an episode of Behind The Turnbuckle Studios’ The Coach and Bro Show, responding to fan questions about Rollins and the fate of the MITB briefcase. He argued that rather than maintaining the status quo, it would be more engaging to have the briefcase contested at SummerSlam, with Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker competing for it. This suggestion aligns with a narrative angle that leverages internal group conflicts, something WWE fans have found compelling in the past.
“What if you just shake it up? Because we’ve seen in the past factions that fight within. Hell! The Judgment Day. By the week, you never know if it’s Finn or this guy or Dom or whatever. You think if they had a title to fight over in Judgment Day that they couldn’t figure that out? That would be amazing content. So, why can’t we do that with this faction? I think that would be more entertaining than a Ladder match at SummerSlam,” Coachman said. (From 1:03:49 to 1:04:14)
Paul Heyman Comments on Rollins and MITB Briefcase Timing During WWE RAW
On the latest WWE RAW episode, fans anticipated news regarding Seth Rollins’ condition after his medical assessment. However, Paul Heyman, asked about Rollins, downplayed the urgency of the situation. Heyman emphasized that the faction still has ample time, until June 2026, to cash in the MITB briefcase whenever they choose, leaving the timeline open-ended and adding further uncertainty to Rollins’ immediate plans.
This update indicates WWE’s willingness to keep storyline options flexible and allows The Visionary’s faction to strategize their next move well beyond SummerSlam.
Potential Impact of the MITB Briefcase Decision on WWE Storylines
Seth Rollins’ injury and the subsequent discussions around the MITB briefcase could significantly influence WWE’s creative direction. Introducing a contested briefcase at SummerSlam, especially involving promising talents like Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, might generate fresh excitement and create new rivalries within groups. Moreover, maintaining the broad window to cash in the briefcase offers WWE the flexibility to adapt its storytelling based on Rollins’ recovery and unfolding narratives.
As the event approaches, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether Rollins chooses to hold onto the briefcase or if WWE opts for a shake-up that promises engaging content ahead of one of the company’s biggest shows.
