The WWE Money in the Bank contract is a highly coveted prize, allowing superstars the chance to cash in for a world title shot within 365 days. Winning the contract often involves taking incredible risks, but it also allows for some competitors to cheat their way to victory. In this article, we will look at five instances where superstars have cheated to win the Money in the Bank contract.
#5. Edge uses a steel chair on Chris Benoit (WrestleMania 21)
Back in 2005, Edge participated in the first-ever Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 21. Towards the end of the match, Edge used a steel chair to take out Chris Benoit, who was on the verge of victory. This allowed Edge to climb the ladder and win the contract, forever cementing his nickname as the “Ultimate Opportunist.”
#4. Mr. Kennedy takes out CM Punk with a ladder (WrestleMania 23)
In the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 23, Mr. Kennedy employed a brutal tactic to secure his victory. He shoved a ladder into CM Punk’s chest, knocking him out of the match and clearing the way for Kennedy to successfully climb the ladder and win the contract. Unfortunately, Kennedy would later lose the briefcase to Edge due to a triceps injury.
#3. Jack Swagger shoves the briefcase in Christian’s face (WrestleMania XXVI)
At WrestleMania XXVI, Jack Swagger won the Money in the Bank contract with a clever but underhanded move. Just as Christian was about to reach the top of the ladder, Swagger hit him in the face with the briefcase. Christian fell, allowing Swagger to climb the ladder and win the match. Some believe that Swagger’s career may never have reached such heights without his Money in the Bank victory.
#2. The Miz pushes Randy Orton from the top of the ladder (Money in the Bank 2010)
During the 2010 Money in the Bank ladder match, The Miz showed his ruthless side by pushing Randy Orton off the top of the ladder. Orton landed throat-first on the ring ropes, clearing the way for The Miz to win the briefcase and go on to become WWE Champion.
#1. Albert Del Rio unmasks Rey Mysterio (Money in the Bank 2011)
In an unforgettable and controversial moment, Albert Del Rio managed to win the 2011 Money in the Bank ladder match by distracting and unmasking Rey Mysterio. As both competitors toppled off the ladder, Del Rio quickly recovered and climbed back up to claim the briefcase. This would lead him to successfully cash in the contract later on in his career.
