Last week, Lana returned to Smackdown Live and stated that Rusev was being held back from his true potential. It was teased that WWE was set to break up the pairing of Aiden English and Rusev, as the feeling backstage is that the team is nothing more than a mid-card act.
In his Money in the Bank qualifying match, Rusev was able to get a clean victory over Daniel Bryan.
During his celebration backstage, Lana joined Rusev and Aiden English in celebrating Rusev's win. Lana interrupted an interview with Dasha Fuentes and congratulates her husband, saying he's going to become the next Mr. Money In the Bank by winning on Rusev Day. Lana leaves and Rusev goes on about how he put Bryan down to win.