First contested at WrestleMania 21 in 2005, this dangerous, but rewarding contest pits eight Superstars against one another in a battle to climb a ladder and snatch a briefcase hanging precariously above the ring. Inside the case is a contract giving the winner an opportunity to face a World Champion at a time of their choosing throughout a 12-month period.

This unique ability to “cash in” a championship opportunity at any moment has given Money in the Bank winners a serious advantage over their opponents on many occasions. Edge, the first-ever “Mr. Money in the Bank,” cashed in his contract at New Year’s Revolution 2006, defeating WWE Champion John Cena immediately after the 12 Rounds star had just successfully defended his title in an Elimination Chamber Match. At Extreme Rules in 2009, CM Punk elected to face Jeff Hardy moments after The Charismatic Enigma defeated Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship in a grueling Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match.

Every Superstar who has cashed in a Money in the Bank contract has gone on to win a World Championship, including CM Punk, who won the contest at WrestleMania in 2008 and 2009. This amazing percentage for victory has proven that the risks of this perilous match are certainly worth the reward.

Christian def. Cody Rhodes

Rhodes came out and cut a promo on Randy Orton about how Orton no longer wants to be a part of Legacy. Rhodes hit a great moonsault which topped off a match with a lot of top-rope action. Christian hit the Kill Switch and picked up the pin.

Christian def. Cody Rhodes

Cody came out and cut a promo on being better than Randy and Ted, and being the cream of the crop of Legacy. Christian came out next to a nice pop. A fun back and forth match that Christian really had the crowd into. Christian won with the Killswitch

Best Entrant to the WWE
1. Christian – 39.5%
2. Sheamus – 39.3%
3. Drew McIntyre – 9.2%
4. Gail Kim – 4.2%
5. Yoshi Tatsu – 3.5%

Sun Commentary
With his shock jump from TNA in January 2009, Jason Reso’s return to the WWE was heralded with glee by his adoring fans. Hopes that he’d jump straight into a feud with Jeff Hardy and/or storyline brother Edge were quickly dashed though, with the returning Christian having to start from the bottom.

However while many would have seen a move to ECW as a slap in the face, he worked harder than anyone — enjoying a long reign with the belt and carrying many lesser talents to good bouts. If anything it’s increased the number of peeps following Christian, and giving him a shock Best Entrant win ahead of the hotly-tipped Sheamus.

The Irish grappler is perhaps in the opposite boat, being pushed beyond where fans think he should be. That said his shock WWE championship over John Cena and backstage friendship with Triple H means he will be a big star for many years to come.