WWE announcer Michael Cole has made a case for Money In The Bank as one of the company's marquee events. Speaking to Outkick, he placed the premium live event almost on the same tier as the Royal Rumble and Survivor Series, according to Fightful.
Cole stopped short of putting it alongside the biggest shows on the calendar. In his words, it is "Not quite WrestleMania or SummerSlam, but it's getting there."
Why Cole says it matters
Fightful noted that Money In The Bank has been a steady fixture on WWE's schedule since 2010, and that most years have featured two Money In The Bank matches on the card.
Cole's argument centers on what the format offers the competitors. He described it as a chance for one man and one woman to transform their careers and their lives. The winner climbs the ladder, takes the briefcase, and holds a contract that can be exchanged for a title opportunity whenever they choose.
A mix of veterans and rookies
Cole also praised this year's participants, calling the field great. He said it includes some veterans along with plenty of rookies, and he looked forward to seeing who gets the opening to change their situation.
Fightful said it was publishing a full preview of the event alongside the interview.
The bigger picture
Ranking events is part of how WWE frames its calendar, and Cole's comments suggest the company views Money In The Bank as more than a mid-year stop. The structure, with a guaranteed title shot attached to a briefcase, gives each winner a storyline that carries beyond the night itself, which is the quality Cole emphasized.
Reporting sources: Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News – Wrestling, “Michael Cole Believes The Money In The Bank Premium Live Event Is 'Almost At The Same Level' As The Royal Rumble Or Survivor Series”.