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'Just put it in a briefcase': The making of the first WWE Money in the Bank match
Editor's note: This story was originally published before the 2022 Money in the Bank event. It has been updated to reflect the 2023 edition. Eighteen years ago, WWE was attempting to develop a new match format that would creatively drive storylines forward and present a platform to create new stars. Since 1988, the Royal Rumble offered an opportunity each January for WWE superstars to grab the proverbial brass ring and launch their careers into a new stratosphere.
'Just put it in a briefcase': The making of the first WWE Money in the Bank match
Editor's note: This story was originally published before the 2022 Money in the Bank event. It has been updated to reflect the 2023 edition. Eighteen years ago, WWE was attempting to develop a new match format that would creatively drive storylines forward and present a platform to create new stars. Since 1988, the Royal Rumble offered an opportunity each January for WWE superstars to grab the proverbial brass ring and launch their careers into a new stratosphere.
Who is the best wrestler in WWE Survivor Series history?
The 33nd annual Survivor Series will take place on Sunday, Nov. 24. As we looked back at the first 32 events, we wanted to find a way to determine the all-time great performers in traditional Survivor Series matches. Rather than leaning on one category, like most appearances, wins or eliminations, we elected to go for all of the above, and then some.
Who is the best wrestler in WWE Survivor Series history?
The 33nd annual Survivor Series will take place on Sunday, Nov. 24. As we looked back at the first 32 events, we wanted to find a way to determine the all-time great performers in traditional Survivor Series matches. Rather than leaning on one category, like most appearances, wins or eliminations, we elected to go for all of the above, and then some.
Key Royal Rumble stats for 2019
Sunday night is the 32nd WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event (31st if you don't include last year's Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia). In looking back at 30-plus years of Royal Rumble matches, while a lot of the most interesting and relevant numbers involve accumulation, like most eliminations or most time spent in the ring, there's plenty more to parse and examine as we look forward to Sunday night's showcase.
Key stats that tell everything you need to know about SummerSlam's Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns main event
The 31st edition of WWE's SummerSlam pay-per-view -- the fourth-longest-running event in WWE history (behind WrestleMania, Survivor Series and Royal Rumble). Since the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988, the pay-per-view has been held in 13 different states, as well as in Canada and England.
Breaking down key stats for three featured bouts at WWE Money in the Bank 2018
Sunday is the ninth annual WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view event. The winner of a Money in the Bank ladder match earns a contract for a world title match at the time of his or her choosing within the next calendar year.
WrestleMania 34 by the numbers
The rich, 33-year history of WrestleMania brings with it 33 years of data to sort through and analyze.
Key stats to know ahead of Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane
At the 31st annual Royal Rumble on Sunday, Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will defend his title against Braun Strowman and Kane in a triple-threat match.
The best WWE Money In The Bank cash-in moments
Best of WWE's Money in the Bank (2:39) Check out the most memorable moments of WWE's Money in the Bank event over the years. (2:39) Money in the Bank is considered by many to be the fifth major on the WWE calendar behind WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and the Royal Rumble.
SummerSlam by the numbers: A match-by-match preview
The 29th annual WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view takes place on Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Since the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988, the event has been held in 13 different states, as well as one event each in England (1992) and Canada (2004). This is the second straight year that SummerSlam has taken place in Brooklyn (with at least one more year in Brooklyn guaranteed); the Staples Center in Los Angeles hosted the event from 2009 through 2014.
WWE SummerSlam by the numbers
The 29th annual WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view takes place on Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Since the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988, the event has been held in 13 different states, as well as one event each in England (1992) and Canada (2004). This is the second straight year that SummerSlam has taken place in Brooklyn (with at least one more year in Brooklyn guaranteed); the Staples Center in Los Angeles hosted the event from 2009 through 2014.Brock Lesnar vs.
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