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As we scramble to catch our breath after the breakneck affair that was the main event of Money in the Bank 2017, we bring you our best and worst countdown. This show had an equal measure of both in equal spades, oscillating between the good and the bad, like a pendulum.
However, all’s well that ends well, and therefore we give this show a thumbs up rating overall. What did we like and what did we dislike from this pay-per-view that took place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis? Read on to find out, folks.
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#1 Best: Incredible crowd & energy
Take a bow, St. Louis, Missouri! Despite some questionable booking decisions through the course of the show, your energy made the show a success. By rooting for your hometown hero, Randy Orton and making the championship match seem like a big deal, you made a lacklustre feud feel quite special indeed.
By cheering every single amazing spot during the main event, as well as the opening contest, you deafened us, even though we are sitting miles away from you and watching the action on the WWE Network. If only WWE could carry this crowd to every single arena around the country, the product would feel far more interesting.
#1 Worst: The heel show
Sure, Naomi won her Women’s Championship match against Lana, but that was a given. The same holds true for Breezango, and their victory over The Ascension. All the matches that fans were invested in were won by the heels, and there was really no pay off for the crowd in the arena.
From Carmella’s win sucking the wind out of the building when the crowd clearly wanted Becky Lynch to emerge victorious, to Baron Corbin, the least impressive person in the Money in the Bank ladder match winning the big prize, this was a show that did not satisfy the fans in the building and those watching at home.
One babyface win would have made the event feel far better in our opinion.
#2 Best: Match of the year contender
We always knew that the main event world be very good indeed. We did not know just how good it would be.
From great storytelling (Baron Corbin taking out Shinsuke Nakamura at the beginning, only for him to make a babyface comeback after a while), to absolutely breathtaking spots (too many to name, so we’ll just mention Zayn powerbombing Ziggler from the top of the ladder and AJ Styles, dangling miles in the air and falling to the floor), to a very hot crowd (singing along to Nakamura’s theme song when he made his babyface comeback), this match was just perfect.
It may even have been our favourite WWE match this year, matched only by the Tyler Bate vs. Pete Dunne match at NXT Takeover: Chicago. This was awesome...clap, clap, clapclapclap!
#2 Worst: Most disappointing reveal ever
We really liked the idea of the impromptu cool-down match before the main event, featuring Breezango. However, where the idea failed is in terms of the eventual reveal of The Ascension.
While WWE had really built interest in us discovering who the perpetrators behind the backstage attack on Breezango were, we were bummed when we realised it was The Ascension. The match was nothing special either, and we would have preferred it, had Breezango used comedy like they had at Backlash.
This was a blotch on an otherwise fun show.
#3 Best: The women stepped up and delivered
Many were concerned that the women could not do justice to a match as demanding as the Money in the Bank ladder match when this match was first announced. We are glad to report that they absolutely did, taking punishment and dishing it out in equal measure.
Charlotte Flair, in particular, was on fire, and one can very easily see why she is called the greatest female Superstar of all time. While this wasn't one of the 5 best MITB matches of all time, it is a great start for the women and a really historic day for them.
#3 Worst: Terrible introduction to new characters
When we first heard that Maria Kanellis was returning to WWE, the grapevine was that she would be the sixth woman to take part in the WWE ladder match. Now that would have been cool.
In reality, former diva and Impact Wrestling knockout Maria Kanellis returned with her husband Mike to WWE in a random impromptu segment, that did not make much sense. If they continue their current gimmick, we do not see them getting over with the fans as well.
The only good thing about this whole segment is that Mike seems to have adopted his wife’s last name, but the sheen of that wears off after a chuckle.
#4 Best/Worst: Genius decision or stupid booking?
Did James Ellsworth interfering on Carmella’s behalf give her the heel heat she desperately needed, or did it ruin what could have been a historic match for the women? We cannot make up our minds really.
Regardless, it’s not surprising that The Princess Of Staten Island came out victorious, as we had reported earlier that WWE officials are very high on Carmella. She was set to win the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 33, but that was changed in favour of Naomi. Triple H is said to be a huge supporter of Carmella and sees a lot of potential in her as a singles star.
Let us know what you think in the comments. See you soon, for Best and Worst of Raw.
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