On July 16, 2010, the first ever WWE Money in the Bank show took place at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The event marked a new milestone for World Wrestling Entertainment, providing fans with exciting matches and unique moments that have long been discussed in the wrestling world. There were approximately 8,000 spectators in the arena to witness history.
A new era of Money in the Bank
Money in the Bank 2010 opened a series of annual events under this name. The main draw of the show was the famous ladder matches, winning which entitled you to a title fight anytime, anywhere. The show included participants from the Raw and SmackDown brands, which added to the intrigue and competition.
The main events of the evening
The headliner of the show was a bout between Sheamus and John Cena for the WWE Championship. This match was memorable not only for its drama, but also for the interference from the outside that added to the surprise.
The audience was also treated to two Money in the Bank matches, one for Raw and one for SmackDown. These spectacular matches were the highlight of the evening, as their outcome predetermined further developments in WWE.
Results of the evening
The show was remembered as a successful start to a new tradition. WWE Money in the Bank 2010 proved that ladder matches can become a brand in their own right, giving fans unforgettable emotions. The event kicked off an annual series that would later become one of the most anticipated on the WWE calendar.
