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#3. Dolph Ziggler stuns the WWE Universe
The night after WrestleMania is often considered a night of must-watch television when it comes to WWE. Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania typically takes place within the same town - sometimes even the same arena - that WrestleMania took place in the night before. Many fans from the previous night would purchase packages that included RAW and sometimes SmackDown shows.
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WWE knows that for at least one night, the crowd is filled with diehard and energized fans who will give WWE some of the loudest reactions of the year. Which is exactly what fans in East Rutherford, N.J. gave to Dolph Ziggler in 2013. When he cashed-in his MITB briefcase.
The Show Off had been Mr. Money in the Bank for 267 days, which is still in the record books as one of the longest tenures for a MITB holder in WWE history. During his time with the briefcase, Ziggler had one of the roughest years a WWE Superstar could have.
In 2012, Ziggler wrestled on TV and pay-per-view more than 90% of the WWE roster, only second to Sheamus, however he also lost more times than anyone else on the roster as well. With over 57 TV and pay-per-view losses to his name (Pro Wrestling Torch).
Ziggler was also forced to defend the briefcase multiple times. This included against Chris Jericho, who he had to defend the title against in a "Career vs Contract Match" at the RAW after SummerSlam. He also defended it against John Cena in a Ladder match at the TLC: Tables Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view. He was successful in both defenses.
Despite his seeming endless losses, WWE fans absolutely fell in love with Ziggler more than they ever had before. While Ziggler didn't have many wins on his record, WWE fans couldn't help but appreciate the unbelievable ring skills of Ziggler, specifically his ability to sell like it's nobody's business, and keep fans on their toes in every match.
Regardless of Ziggler's comings, or his heelish nature, fans couldn't help but cheer for him. All they wanted was for Ziggler to get a real opportunity at a main event title.
Finally, on April 8th, Ziggler would cash-in his Money in the Bank briefcase on then-World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio had been facing off against Jack Swagger, who he had defeated the night before to defend his championship at WrestleMania 29.
After the match was over, the crowd began to chant "We Want Ziggler", louder than they had at any moment during the previous match. Urging WWE to finally pull the trigger on their hero.
Ziggler's theme music would hit moments later, with a thunderous roar of joy coming from the WWE Universe; Ziggler made his way to the ring and cashed-in on an injured Del Rio.
In usual Ziggler fashion, the match still kept fans on their toes despite Ziggler clearly having the advantage. Ziggler would find himself stuck in an armbar, Del Rio's signature submission move. Fans screamed with fear at the thought of Ziggler losing his cash-in, but Ziggler would fight out, attacking the injured leg of Del Rio.
Seconds later, Ziggler would hit his Zig-Zag finisher to win the World Heavyweight Title for the second time in his career. The crowd's reaction to Ziggler's win alone gives him a spot on the Top 5 list for cash-ins.
