Money in the Bank 2011 Thoughts

on July 18, 2011 at 10:05 pm

Money in the Bank was exactly what I hope for when I order a pay per view. There were great matches, memorable moments, high spots… No regrets about spending the money on it. And I predicted the outcome of four out of the six matches. Math tells me that’s only 67% rounding up, but that’s still a D grade, and that’s passing!

Actually the one major headache was dealing with Comcast- big surprise! I ordered the PPV through Comcast’s guide, but the event was listed on the wrong channel, so when I turned on my TV to see ladders flying in faces, instead I was met with the Michael Keaton classic, “Desperate Measures.” Not worth the $50. As a last ditch effort I ordered Money in the Bank through WWE’s website, which worked perfectly, saving the day. Comcast says that they’ll credit my account once it’s in my bill, but it still gave me a good case for just going to a sports bar for Summerslam.

But the PPV was awesome. The CM Punk vs. John Cena match delivered on every level, with a great match, great crowd, and great finish. I thought Orton vs. Christian was great too, except for the finish. Winning a title off a ball shot? Even for cheap heat that’s pushing it, though the post match beat down made up for it.

The Smackdown ladder match made a greater impression on me than the Raw one, although that probably had more to do with it being first. Daniel Bryan’s big win was definitely the outcome I was hoping for but not expecting, which made for a nice surprise. I spent most of the Raw ladder match worrying about the Miz’s knee being completely wrecked which, considering his involvement in multiple matches on tonight’s Raw, says a lot for either his selling ability or my naivety. I’m not sure which.

I wish I could say I paid attention to the Divas or Mark Henry vs. Big Show match, but that time was mainly spent dealing with Comcast customer service, making sure I didn’t get charged for the aforementioned “Desperate Measures” screw up. Diva’s matches’ status as filler matches have become a self-fulfilling prophesy for me. I figure they’re never going to be long enough to be that good, so I never bother watching them.

Great show though. It’s rare that the main event of a Pay Per View has me that invested, especially with two wrestlers who have already won a world title multiple times. WWE took a chance with the end of this Pay Per View though and it paid off huge. Now I’m wondering if “Desperate Measures” has ever been used as the name of a wrestling PPV. It SOUNDS like one…