This former CSU-Pueblo wrestler could be the next WWE champion

In the near future, the next WWE or WWE universal champion could have some Colorado flair to him.

"YO, MANDY … I DID IT!"@otiswwe = Mr. #MITB!!! pic.twitter.com/OJGg2pYhGz

— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2020

Otis, whose real name is Niko Bogojevic, won the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match Sunday. The winner of the contest receives a contract in a briefcase that gives him a title shot any time he wants. Only four winners have failed to cash in to win the title since the Money in the Bank made its debut in 2005.

Otis wrestled at CSU-Pueblo from 2012-15 before pursuing a career in professional wrestling. Before signing with the WWE, he wrestled for Colorado-based New Revolution Wrestling where he won the NRW Charged title in 2016.

If Otis wins the either of WWE’s top titles, he would be the first wrestler to do so since Bobby Lashley was the ECW world champion in 2007.

— Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post

If you enjoy the Denver Sports Omelette, tell a friend it’s easy to sign up here for our daily sports roundup. If you have any questions or suggestions, hit me up on Twitter @joenguyen or by email.

+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.

+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Singer here.

+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Chambers here.

+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Patrick Saunders here.