Money in the Bank in ring action had some of the best matches of the year but the majority of the results were among the worst.
Uso's v Wyatt's was an absolute belter of a match and they did well to put that bout on first. It got the crowd riled up for the event. The chemistry those two teams have together is top notch. They constantly put on great matches together. I think we'll see this "feud" progress further and be revisited a number of times over the next few years.
Paige v Naomi was a good match, especially for the divas. They both showed why they're considered two of the best in-ring divas. Pity the crowd weren't into as much as they should of been. Same could be said for the commentators who were more interested in the inevitable break up of Naomi and Cameron, which showed no physical signs of happening so why they banged on about it so long I don't know. Fair enough Cameron didn't look happy when Naomi was on the attack and cheered when Paige won but that was it. The commentary team should of focused on the action between Paige and Naomi.
Rose v Sandow was entertaining enough. It served it's purpose as giving Rose a win on pay-per-view and as another character for Sandow to portray to get the fans against him. However I think the longer this "dress up" phase of Sandow's career persists, the more fans will actually get behind him. Allow him to pick up a few victories and he'll be back to being one of the most promising prospects on the roster - even if he continues to have a different costume every week. Also who is ever under the rabbit costume is gonna be getting a match sooner or later, they've made too much fuss about that one character not to have him play a role between the rope eventually.
Rollins v Ambrose v Ziggler v RVD v Kofi v Swagger was a F***ing belting match. Rollins might be a heel but he took the two biggest bumps of the night. The suplex of the ladder by Ambrose (who also sold it perfectly by bouncing 360 degrees when he hit the mat) and the back suplex off one ladder onto the other. Because he can do that, he can't be a heel for long. He's too exciting for the fans not to cheer for him. Ambrose selling the shoulder injury was again near perfect. It was a great match throughout until the ending. Kane, my all time fave wrestler by the way, didn't need to get involved and ruin the finish. Also, Rollins didn't need the win in my opinion. Neither he nor Ambrose should of won so they could continue their feud on sheer hatred through the summer and Ziggler could win the briefcase. Him cashing in again would create another crowd pleasing moment. Even if he did it on a returning Daniel Bryan and turns heel in the process, the fans would still love that moment.
Goldust & Stardust v Rybaxel was good but seemed rushed at times. I don't mind the idea of Cody Rhodes becoming Stardust but eventually it has to become a feud between him and his brother that almost every WWE fan wants. I'm not sure where they go from here other than more wallowing without a feud which was the whole problem in the first place. I suppose they could go after the Uso's tag titles but WWE very rarely puts two face teams against each other. Maybe a multi-team match is on the cards somewhere down the line. I am hoping though that at TLC in December we get a triple team TLC match which how the whole concept came about with the Hardys, Dudleys and Edge & Christian. Rhodes Brothers, Uso's and Wyatt's in a TLC match for the gold would be boss.
Rusev v Big E was the best match both men have had on the main roster in my opinion. While Big E lost, he looked good doing so. Rusev showed that he's more than just a one move man. Also loved Big E nearly breaking out of the Accolade but couldn't quite master it. I hope this ends the feud for now though and Rusev goes after Sheamus and the US Title meanwhile keeping Big E as a patriotic yank. So Rusev, who remains unbeaten and US champ until about Hell in a Cell (October) where he and Big E finally meet but Rusev gets DQ'd meaning he keeps the title. This sets up a traditional Survivor Series match with Rusev and Big E as captains - anti-Americans v Patriots. Big E picks up the decisive victory for his team against Rusev which leads to some match between the two at TLC where Big E claims the title allowing Rusev to go onto the Royal Rumble and put on a great showing, possibly even giving him a shot at being in the Elimination Chamber in February.
Layla v Summer Rae (Fandango special ref) was the worst match of the night unfortunately. It just didn't build on the storyline that led to the match, it was a case of go the bog you won't miss much.
Cena v Kane v Orton v Del Rio v Sheamus v Wyatt v Cesaro v Reigns was a great match but the result was the most predictable and boring of the lot. We've all seen Cena overcome the odds, he also doesn't need the title. I would of actually liked Kane to win it. He's obviously not capable of a sustained title run but if Lesnar comes back at SummerSlam and wins the title as we all expect then it would of only been a two month stint for Kane. He would of got his much deserved WWE title run, which his career has never had, it could of set up excellent promos between Heyman and the Authority, it would of been a bit of a shock, Kane could of even turned face in the build up to Lesnar by saying he's going to avenge Lesnar beating Taker's streak. I just think it's daft having Cena win again and if they don't have Lesnar go over cleanly against him after breaking the streak then it's even F***ing worse.
As I started this post, the in-ring action was by and large good however the results where by and large poor choices.
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