Top 5 best WWE Money in the Bank matches of all time

Ever since its debut at WrestleMania 21 in 2005, the Money in the Bank (MITB) ladder match has become one of WWE’s most thrilling attractions. With a simple premise, a briefcase suspended above the ring containing a championship match contract - the match blends chaos, high-flying stunts, and career-defining moments.Over the years, dozens of these matches have taken place, but only a handful have etched themselves into WWE history as all-time greats. Here's a look at five that truly stand out.

WWE Money In The Bank 2007

This match featured a stacked roster with legends and rising stars including Edge, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Jeff Hardy, and Mr. Kennedy. With wild ladder spots, Hardy’s brutal leg drop on Edge through a ladder, and Hornswoggle's surprise appearance, it had everything.

Mr. Kennedy won the match, though his eventual cash-in didn’t live up to expectations. Regardless, the match itself remains an action-packed spectacle.

WWE Money In The Bank 2014

Tied deeply to The Shield breakup, this match delivered drama with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose at the center. While Rob Van Dam, Kofi Kingston, and Dolph Ziggler brought athleticism, the emotional weight of the Ambrose-Rollins feud carried the bout. Kane’s interference to help Rollins win added another layer to the storytelling, eventually leading to the now-iconic WrestleMania 31 cash-in.

WWE Money In The Bank 2018

This match was a perfect storm of athleticism, unpredictability, and emotion. Ricochet, Morrison, Riddle, and Kevin Owens delivered high-impact moments, but it was Big E’s feel-good victory that elevated the match. With fans finally returning post-pandemic, the atmosphere was electric and the win gave Big E his long-awaited main event push.

WWE Money In The Bank 2013

A masterclass in storytelling and star power, this match included CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, Sheamus, and Randy Orton.

Paul Heyman’s shocking betrayal of Punk and Orton’s victory set off a domino effect that played a key role in Bryan’s eventual WrestleMania 30 triumph. The match delivered in-ring excellence and lasting impact.

WWE Money In The Bank 2005

The one that started it all still reigns supreme. Featuring Edge, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, and Shelton Benjamin, the match was fast, innovative, and set a high bar for future editions. Edge’s victory launched his “Ultimate Opportunist” persona, and the match itself proved so successful it birthed a yearly pay-per-view.

As MITB 2025 approaches, fans continue to look back on past editions with reverence. Whether it’s for the shocking cash-ins or jaw-dropping ladder bumps, Money in the Bank has earned its place as one of WWE’s most beloved match concepts.