I thought it was a good idea

[C.M. Shaddix]

Baron Corbin cashed in and lost due to a John Cena interference.

It was a good idea.

Why?

1. Could establish Corbin as a big heel and beat Cena on Sunday

2. Summerslam was already very predictable with a Baron Corbin cash in

3. Shinsuke Nakamura will now be safe with a reign lasting longer than a few minutes if he wins (remember... IF, Jinder is definitely capable of winning)

4. Baron was already pretty stale cold

 

[Grievous 3D]

You make some fair points...but my concern is
they have made Corbin look like a complete
moron...and a moron is never a real threat...
because they are a moron.

They could have just had Corbin not cash in
for 6 or 8 months...I mean he didn't have to
cash in at SummerSlam.

I actually think there is another reason why
Corbin has been booked this way.

I would not be surprised if the WWE looked
at Aleister Black and decided there can only
be one "Scary Tattooed Wrestler with a heavy
metal theme" on the main roster...and they have
picked Black over Corbin.

Just a thought...and as much as I like Corbin...
Black is better in every single way.

 

[C.M. Shaddix]

You make some fair points...but my concern is
they have made Corbin look like a complete
moron...and a moron is never a real threat...
because they are a moron.

They could have just had Corbin not cash in
for 6 or 8 months...I mean he didn't have to
cash in at SummerSlam.

I actually think there is another reason why
Corbin has been booked this way.

I would not be surprised if the WWE looked
at Aleister Black and decided there can only
be one "Scary Tattooed Wrestler with a heavy
metal theme" on the main roster...and they have
picked Black over Corbin.

Just a thought...and as much as I like Corbin...
Black is better in every single way.

The one other possible reason, which we would not know until after Summerslam, is Baron Corbin failed a wellness test. If that happens, then Cena beats him, the announcement of a suspension will be made Monday and it's all explained.

 

[Prince Bálor]

I was a bit surprised the cash-in was unsuccessful, but I can't say I was disappointed or anything.

At least Corbin will win at SummerSlam now. Although I think if Cena had won at SummerSlam, Corbin would have probably cashed in his MITB contract successfully, much like Rollins did at WM 31. He had previously lost to Orton, but then he would go on to cash in successfully in the ME. This likely would've been the case with Corbin.

So, yeah, I think Corbin will most likely win at SummerSlam. Why? Because Cena hasn't won a SummerSlam match since 2011. However, if Cena wins, then that would confirm that WWE have officially given up on Corbin, but we'll see.

Also, Corbin failing to cash in pretty much confirms Nakamura will defeat Mahal for the title, so that's cool. :nakamura4:

 

[Solidus1]

I'd prefer the cash-in was at SummerSlam, but still failed. Not really into Corbin anymore..

 

[Nikki Nitro]

I'd prefer the cash-in was at SummerSlam, but still failed. Not really into Corbin anymore..

Has there ever been any other Cash In Fails?

 

[Solidus1]

Has there ever been any other Cash In Fails?

Someone mentioned Cena and Sandow earlier in another thread.

 

[Nikki Nitro]

Someone mentioned Cena and Sandow earlier in another thread.

Oh..

 

[Just Kevin]

Looks like they are heading toward a Triple Threat for the title at the next Smackdown PPV after Nakamura wins the title.. here's why I think so..

Look at the history between Nakamura and Corbin.. the backstage attacks.. a few matches.. nothing ever came from that.. yet

Nakamura beat Cena clean... Cena was portrayed as being happy for him, celebrating with him.. but come on.. you know somehow, someway Cena will get anther shot at him.

Cena cost Corbin his cash-in opportunity.. plain and simple.

I believe the end of Summerslam should be Nakamura winning.. Corbin comes out and attacks him and Cena comes out to attack Corbin and somehow Nakamura accidentally hits Cena.. Cena is out cold in the ring as Corbin retreats while pointing at Nakamura and giving the "belt around the waist" gesture.

 

[Doxo]

I also like this. Let's be real, Corbin wasn't ready to be champ, and having the briefcase wasn't going to make him ready. If he beats Cena and goes on a dominant run out of spite, he could work his way up, and if he loses... Well, I'm a Corbin fan, but it wouldn't shock me if he gets Great Khali treatment. Point is I think this was a good idea, and it not only makes SummerSlam less predictable but also makes Money in the Bank less predictable too

 

[Rosie]

He wasn't ready for World Champ (neither was Jinder tbh) but if this was good FOR HIM or not will depend a lot on the booking in the coming months. If he gets some big wins and puts in an improvement, then I'd buy him as Champ. He looks badass, but he needs a little more experience in the ring and to fine tune himself on the mic. If he continually jobs out, then this will possibly kill his career.

 

[Grievous 3D]

The one other possible reason, which we would not know until after Summerslam, is Baron Corbin failed a wellness test. If that happens, then Cena beats him, the announcement of a suspension will be made Monday and it's all explained.

I never even thought about that...and its another fair point...

 

[Aster Davis]

I blame his new theme song.

All seriousness, I loved it. I marked out when Jinder Won. This is obviously the beginning of something rather than the end of something.

 

[Grievous 3D]

I agree...Corbin's new theme is awful...
Like someone vomiting into my ears.

His original theme was awesome...

 

[Snowman1]

Cena is winning on Sunday