Former WWE Superstar Reveals Canceled Money in the Bank Win: What Really Happened?

c, a former WWE star, has disclosed that they were informed of the shocking outcome of their match just prior to their arrival. Winning the Money in the Bank contract has had a significant impact on the careers of numerous celebrities since its launch in 2005. Edge, Seth Rollins, and Big E all won their first WWE Championships through Money in the Bank cash-in, which guaranteed the winner a future title opportunity. As a result, they were immediately thrust into the spotlight.
After missing out on WrestleMania earlier in 2019, Mustafa Ali was scheduled to win the signature ladder match, which could have had a significant impact on his career. According to Ali, who spoke with Chris Van Vliet, he was told he was going to win the match and had ideas for a personalized briefcase until he was told that things had changed:
“So, yeah, I show up to Money in the Bank and they’re like, ‘Hey, you’re winning it.’ I go, ‘What? Okay, cool.’ So this is so funny because I’m one of the shorter guys in the match. So they actually had me climb up the ladder so they could adjust the briefcase so it was within grabbing distance of me. And all day we’re putting this match together. Everyone’s like, Hey, man, Congrats. Yeah, man, this is awesome. I was like, Oh, maybe I can get this briefcase to light up, because I was wearing the light of stuff at the time. I’m thinking this is one of those cloud 9 moments, I can’t believe this is happening, because it’s not happening.”
Ali climbed the ladder and grabbed the briefcase in the final seconds of the match. But Brock Lesnar's music filled the arena just before Ali was able to unhook the case. Lesnar, who was not present when the fight began, barged into the ring, assaulted Ali, and took the briefcase. Ali continued to recall how Vince McMahon told him about the change while the entrances were taking place and how he deduced that the plans had been altered to allow Lesnar to enter the match:
“So the match is about to start. Entrances have started. I want to say Baron Corbin is making his entrance. I don’t know why, I just have his music in my head. I have a very funny visual for you. So I’m wearing this light-up mask and I’m wearing this jacket that lights up and I have a glove, and they all kind of pulsate with lights, obviously.
Jamie Noble comes up. ‘Hey, boss man wants to talk to you. Go talk to the boss.’ I was like, Okay. The entrances are happening. Vince is looking up, and I come over. Now, mind you Gorilla is completely dark, so I just have these red lights that are flashing on Vince’s face and he’s all shadowy. So you can see the picture that I see looking up at him.
He goes ‘Change of plans. Do the match, everything you called. When the time’s right I want you to climb up the ladder and grab the briefcase. Someone’s going to come out. I want you to hold the briefcase and just have shock on your face. He’s gonna run down, tip the ladder over, and you stay down. Do you understand?’ And again, my lights are just flashing on his face, so I see what he’s saying but there’s a moment where he goes black and it’s red, black and it’s red. I’m like, copy that, sir.
I just walk away I’m like, It’s Brock. Who else could it be? I’m walking, my music is hitting. So he literally told me [right before]. None of the guys in the match know. Finn didn’t know. Randy didn’t know, Baron Corbin in the match, Drew McIntyre, Andrade. No one knew. I’m the only guy that knows.”
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Despite the unexpected turn of events, Mustafa Ali's near-victory in the Money in the Bank ladder match serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the wrestling business. The incident highlights the importance of adaptability and resilience for wrestlers navigating the complexities of the industry. While Ali's initial excitement was quickly dashed, he continued to pursue his passion for wrestling, demonstrating his dedication and perseverance in the face of adversity.