WWE Money in the Bank 2021 Flops and Hits: Big E wins his first MITB contract, Roman Reigns silences critics, John Cena returns

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jul 19, 2021 06:06 GMT

WWE Money in the Bank 2021 was nearly perfect

#1 Flop/Hit on Money in the Bank: Kofi Kingston's loss

Bobby Lashley retained his WWE Championship at Money in the Bank 2021 with ease

It was undoubtedly one of the most conflicting moments on Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Bobby Lashley picked up a dominant win over Kofi Kingston in the WWE Championship match that was far from kind to the New Day member. The match did well to establish Lashley as a ruthless champion but at what cost?

Once, twice ... three times a DOMINATOR.#MITB #WWEChampionship @fightbobby pic.twitter.com/WPANVz2pAB
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2021

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Despite looking strong in the weeks leading up to Money in the Bank pay-per-view, Kofi Kingston struggled to land a single offense throughout this match. He took a lot of punishment at the hands of 'The All Mighty' Bobby Lashley that made the WWE Champion look monstrous inside the squared circle.

Following a prolonged beatdown, Lashley forced Kingston to pass out via a devastating Hurt Lock and retained his championship.

Lashley needed to pick up a big win at Money in the Bank that would put him on the same level as his SmackDown counterpart. It only feels unfair when you realize that Kingston was again squashed when competing for the WWE Championship. While no one expected a title change, it might have been better if he had landed at least a couple of blows before submitting to fate.

You know @The305MVP is loving every single second of this.#MITB #WWEChampionship @fightbobby pic.twitter.com/Qn6xsdTsg4
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 19, 2021

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At the end of the day, things are definitely looking up for Bobby Lashley. Hopefully, he will engage in a good feud with a deserving challenger after Money in the Bank. On the other hand, Kingston will look to pick himself up after the loss and spearhead against other challenges on RAW.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das