[Evil Vito]

WWE Money in the Bank
July 18, 2010

Dark Match: Matt Hardy def. Chavo Guerrero
The fan-favorite Matt Hardy gets the night started off on a high note for the fans in attendance. Hardy moves out of the way of an attempted Frog Splash and then capitalizes with a Twist of Fate for the victory.
Winner: Matt Hardy
***, 77% Overall Rating

WWE Unified Tag Team Titles: Chris Jericho & Wade Barrett vs. The Hart Dynasty (C)
Fairly standard tag team bout with the fiendish team of Jericho & Barrett isolated Tyson Kidd from his corner through most of it. David Hart Smith eventually got the hot tag and came in like a house of fire as Kidd recovered. Smith picked up Barrett and Kidd hits the ropes to set up for the Hart Attack, but Jericho thwarted his attempt and sent him out of the ring. Barrett escaped Smith’s clutch and hoisted the big man up for The Wasteland. Barrett connected with the move and three seconds later had successfully made use of his NXT-earned PPV title match.
Winners and NEW Unified Tag Team Champions: Chris Jericho and Wade Barrett
***1/4, 82% Overall Rating

Mask vs. Hair: Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk
These two men have been at each other’s throats since before WrestleMania, and this match was to finally serve as the culmination of the months and months of animosity. Punk did all he could to expose Rey’s face to the WWE audience, including getting illegal assistance from his Straight Edge Society. Referee Charles Robinson finally ejected Mercury, Gallows, and Serena from ringside. With his cronies no longer there to protect him, Punk was dropped throat-first into the rope and ate a 6-1-9 and West Coast Pop. Rey had finally won their bitter feud, and he shaved off several chunks of Punk’s head after.
Winner: Rey Mysterio
****1/4, 90% Overall Rating

Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match
This match featured more death-defying spots than you could shake a stick at. Ryder with a Zack Attack from the top of the ladder on Morrison. Gabriel and Bourne working in tandem as The Miz lay downed in the ring, with Gabriel hitting a 450 Splash from the top of a ladder followed by a Shooting Star Press from Bourne from the top of another ladder. But best of all, Zack Ryder grabbing hold of the briefcase but then the ladder being pulled from beneath him, forcing Ryder to hang onto the cord for dear life. Morrison connected with a ladder shot to the chest, and Ryder fell to the mat face first, right into an RKO from Orton. “The Viper” was able to withstand the punishment longer than everybody else, climbing the ladder and retrieving the briefcase.
Winner: Randy Orton
****, 87% Overall Rating

WWE United States Title: R-Truth vs. Ted DiBiase (C)
Perhaps learning from watching the CM Punk/Rey Mysterio bout, DiBiase’s associates Michael Tarver and Mark Henry were extra careful to not make their presence at ringside too obvious. DiBiase controlled the match from the early going, but Truth got a head of steam and appeared to be seconds away from winning the United States Title for the first time. Mark Henry jumped onto the apron, and referee John Cone immediately ejected him. Unfortunately, as this argument was taking place, Michael Tarver was busy knocking Truth’s teeth down his throat with a vicious right hand. DiBiase got the pinfall to retain his title.
Winner and STILL United States Champion: Ted DiBiase
***, 80% Overall Rating

Sheamus vs. Triple H
After being on the shelf for nearly three months, “The Game” was back with a vengeance. Early on in the match, Triple H may have been regretting his decision to come back – as Sheamus was controlling him. However, “The Celtic Warrior” may have seen his ego get the best of him as he refused to pin Triple H when it appeared he could. It’s never a wise move to give a guy like Triple H extra time, and he made the Irishman pay. Triple H dodged a Bicycle Kick, and then Triple H charged and connected with a series of jumping knee drops. Sheamus staggered around and walked right into the Pedigree. Bah Gawd Triple H is back!
Winner: Triple H
***1/4, 86% Overall Rating

SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match
This match had quite an act to follow after Raw’s ladder match, but it certainly disappoint, and featured a crazy ending. Danielson found creative ways to incapacitate his opponents using the ladder to make some painful submission holds. Ziggler planted Christian with a Zig Zag from up top. Kingston attempted to climb the ladder but Big Show threw another ladder at him like a javelin, sending him crashing to the mat. Nobody came even close to touching the briefcase until Christian near the end. He found himself in the same position as he did at WM – with the briefcase right in his grasp – until it inexplicably raised up out of his grasp! What is the meaning of that? Christian looked shocked, and in his confusion he didn’t notice Drew McIntyre behind him. McIntyre knocked Christian off the ladder, as the briefcase lowered down to normal. The Intercontinental champion can now try to add some more gold around his waist at any time.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
****, 88% Overall Rating

WWE Title: John Cena vs. Edge (C)
Considered by many to be “The Ultimate Opportunist”, Edge has been known to win many big matches by less-than-honorable means. Many feel that Edge cannot win a big match without cheating or giving himself a huge advantage. But tonight, he proved those naysayers wrong. Cena and Edge had a back-and-forth encounter complete with dueling chants from the crowd. Many nearfalls on both ends. Cena locks in the STF but Edge gets to the ropes. Edge climbs to his feet and charges at Cena, Cena catches him for the Attitude Adjustment, but Edge lands on his feet! SPEAR! Edge retains his title in a thriller! After the match, Randy Orton jumps into the ring and nearly RKOs Edge, but Edge escapes the clutch in time. The Viper points to his briefcase as a reminder that he can cash it in on Edge at any time.
Winner and STILL WWE champion: Edge
***1/4, 92% Overall Rating

World Heavyweight Title: The Undertaker vs. Kane vs. Jack Swagger (C)
Some say that “The All-American American” pulled off a miracle at Fatal Four Way, but would lightning strike twice? All three men slugged at one another and were quick to break up each others’ pinfalls. Swagger began growing visibly frustrated as Kane and Undertaker would both sit up after landing big maneuvers on them. Swagger pounded the mat in frustration, and this rare lapse of concentration from Swagger gave Undertaker a chance to capitalize. Undertaker planted Swagger with a huge Chokeslam, sending him outside the ring. But when he turned around, Kane lifted his brother up and planted him with a Tombstone! Kane gets the pinfall and wins a World title for just the second time in his career! Bah gawd hellfire and brimstone!
Winner and NEW World Heavyweight champion: Kane
***1/4, 85% Overall Rating

83% Overall Rating for Money in the Bank