e originalThe 2011Money in the Bankevent was the seventh of thirteenprofessional wrestlingpay-per-viewevents held byWWEthat year, and the second installment in the annualMoney in the Bankseries. It took place on July 17 at theAllstate ArenainRosemont, Illinois, and featured six matches, including twoMoney in the Bank ladder matches.Alberto Del Riowon the match for wrestlers from theRawbrandto earn aWWE Championshipmatch at a time of his choosing within the next year, whileDaniel Bryanwon the match for wrestlers from theSmackDownbrand for the same opportunity for theWorld Heavyweight Championship. In the World Heavyweight Championship match also held at the event,ChristiandefeatedRandy Ortonby disqualification and became the new champion according to the match rules. The main event featuredJohn Cenadefending his WWE Championship againstCM Punk(pictured), who won and became the new champion. Money in the Bank was broadcast globally to 195,000 pay-per-view customers (compared to 165,000 for theprevious year), and received positive reviews, with the main event receiving the most praise. (Fullarticle...) Recently featured: Drowning Girl Ian Craig Underground Electric Railways Company of London Archive By email More featured articles...

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