WWE Money In the Bank PPV Review
By: Larry Causion Jr. CausionCreations.com
Posted: Monday, June 15, 2015
Credit: Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com
Posted: Monday, June 15, 2015
Credit: Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com
Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose ladder match for WWE title
Meltzer's reaction: Rollins retained the title when both were at the top of the ladder and pulled down the belt. Both fell off the ladder with each holding it but Rollins recovered the fumble and held the belt for the win. There was no outside interference and the show ended with HHH & Rollins celebrating. They went more than 35 minutes, with much of the match with Rollins taking out Ambrose's knee with chair shots, ladder shots, putting the leg in the ladder and stomping the ladder or smashing it with a chair. Later Rollins power bombed Ambrose into the barricade twice and then a third time outside the ring onto the ladder. He looked like he was going to win and climbed up, but Ambrose rose up one last time and both fought over the belt at the top. They didn't do the crazy ladder bumps you expect from a ladder match, and more Rollins working a body part. At times the crowd was into it and the work was very good, but it took a long time for them to get the crowd and it wasn't super heated until the latter stages. Still real good.
My Reaction: These two can't have a bad match and they did enough here to put on a quality main event. I thought the power bombs Seth gave Dean to the guard rail were a little too risky for my liking, but overall they worked hard to give the fans a great main event. And for once, Seth won clean, with no help, which is what they need to do. Ambrose served his purpose of being a good challenger for two shows in a row.
Money in the Bank ladder match
Reigns, Ziggler, Sheamus, Orton, Neville, Kane, and Kofi
Reigns, Ziggler, Sheamus, Orton, Neville, Kane, and Kofi
Meltzer's reaction: Sheamus won the match when everyone was laid out but he and Neville. Both were at the top of the ladder but Sheamus pulled Neville's hair and it caused him to fall off the ladder. Right before that, Roman Reigns had the match won when Bray Wyatt showed up, pulled him down and gave him Sister Abigail which laid him out. The crowd mostly booed Reigns, although it was mixed. When Wyatt interfered, thwarting Reigns, there was a big babyface pop at firs but later Wyatt was booed. A good match, but much safer than years past which is good. But also far less dramatic than in the past. There were a lot of spots where different people got to shine including one when Orton RKO'd almost everyone. The New Day came out to help Kofi Kingston.
My Reaction: Honestly didn't see Sheamus winning and I think it devalues the purpose in a way. I would have liked Reigns winning it, as it would have added an element of intrigue when Brock returns. Ideally, Brock winning would have been the best way to go. But the match itself was pretty good.
John Cena vs. Kevin Owens non-title
Meltzer's reaction: Super match, as good if not better than the one two weeks ago. Crowd was electric from the start. The story of the match was Cena did everything in the world to Owens but he kept kicking out, including the Attitude Adjustment twice and an infrared. Cena also kicked out of the pop up power bomb. The finish saw Cena hit the stunner and a third Attitude adjustment and got the pin. After the match Cena said that Owens belongs here, he's a real champion, he raised his hand and shook his hand. Owens then attacked Cena and gave him a power bomb onto the apron and then left with both the U.S. and NXT belts and laughed at him. The crowd seemed about 90 percent for Owens. The crowd cheered like crazy for the post-match attack but there were some people booing as Owens did the youan't see me and started laughing. If Owens was going to lose, the post-match made it not hurt Owens. Cena was being helped to the bac and limping.
My Reaction: These two worked their ass off once again. Great job. Whatever you have to say about Cena, it can't be denied that the guys work hard and gets excellent crowd reactions in every big match. Owens continues to show why he will be the top heel in the company for years to come. I thought Owens should have one, but the attack after the match got him his heat back so I didn't mind that. Their next match should be for the U.S title and Owens should win.
Ryback vs. Big Show for IC title
Meltzer's reaction: Well, this was terrible. Show knocked out Ryback, who fell out of the ring. Show threw Ryback in the ring. Miz, who was doing commentary, attacked Show and the ref ruled it a no contest. Highlight was Ryback doing a suplex on Show and Show doing a spear on Ryback after Ryback had thrown Miz over the announcers table. So we're going for a three-way program.
My Reaction: So pathetic, I'm not even wasting my time posting a video.
New Day vs. Prime Time Players for tag titles
Meltzer's reaction: Short match ending when Titus O'Neil got the hot tag and pinned Woods clean with the Clash of the Titus to win the title. Not much to the match. They were put in a tough spot after the last match and people didn't really react to most of the match.
My Reaction: I didn't see a title change coming, and it probably sets up a rematch and regain by the New Day pretty soon. Match felt like it was missing something. Its sad that Kidd and Cesaro are out of the picture for now, as they were just hitting their stride and the feud with the New Day was the best thing for the division. They appear to be setting up The Wyatt's for a run at the belts so they may be the ones to take them from the Prime Time players.
Nikki Bella vs. Paige for Divas title
Meltzer's reaction: Paige lost in the match dedicated to Dusty Rhodes. Match was longer, not much crowd reaction, wrestling was okay. The Bellas did aht switch, but Paige reversed the small package into one of their own. After Brie was pinned and the bell rang, Nikki pulled out all the tissue paper that she stuffed her bra with and showed her tattoo that she was Brie. The ref saw that, restarted the match, and Nikki used the rack attack for the pin. Yes, the idea Nikki won even after the ref saw the switch makes no sense.
My Reaction: Clearly Nikki is breaking the record for longest title reign. I thought Naomi should have been given the belt by now, and the constant Bella dominance is annoying as hell.