MITB 2011: Reminiscing ‘The Best’ Money in the Bank PPV 

Wasn't this the best one yet?
Wasn't this the best one yet?

Opening match: SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!
Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!

Being the event opener has its own kind of pressure. You have to give the fans a quality match to set the whole event in the right tone. It might not be a game-changer but it has certain expectations tagged to it.

SD Money in the Bank Ladder Match certainly reached that set expectations.

A female WWE star said her life is in danger. Details HERE

The Superstars involved in the match were:

Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Kane, Sheamus, Sin Cara, and Wade Barrett

These Superstars gave some power-packed performances in this 25-minute slugfest. From powerbomb through a ladder to gullitone choke submission hold on top of the ladder, it had every high spot that belonged in a Ladder match.

In the End, pre-yes movement Daniel Bryan emerged as SmackDown’s ‘Mr. Money in the Bank’ by kicking Barrett off the ladder and unhooking the briefcase. This win symbolized Daniel Bryan’s transition from a mid-card superstar to main-card superstar. We were not too late to realize after his win that the main-card was the place where he belonged as we got to know him in the next few years.

You can watch the highlights of the match below:

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav
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