WWE Money in the Bank 2012: Was John Cena's Victory All That Surprising?

Whether you love him or hate him, you can't deny that John Cena brings intrigue to WWE.

The winner of this weekend's Money in the Bank ladder match, Cena was the clear favorite, and it wasn't surprising that he walked away with briefcase in hand. 

Cena's value to WWE has been astronomical, but as his popularity has wavered, there have been differing opinions on the scrutinized star.

Cena's victory in the Money in the Bank Championship match has now led to the possibility of a championship belt showdown between Cena and current title holder, C.M. Punk. Should we be fortunate enough to see Cena challenge Punk for the belt at WWE SummerSlam, fans will tune in en masse to witness Cena's shot at reclaiming the belt.

While there may be some opponents worthy of Punk's attention in a title bout, Cena's victory in the ladder match was necessary for the sustained success of WWE.  As previously mentioned, Cena may not be the most popular wrestler in the sport right now, but his name recognition spans not only passionate WWE fans, but casual ones as well.

Although there may have been a group of WWE fans who let out a collective groan when Cena earned the right to the WWE Championship contract, he simply made the most logical business choice.

A potential Cena victory over Punk at SummerSlam could also work wonders for the WWE franchise. A victory would allow Cena to re-establish himself as the king of wrestling, and his dedicated fanbase would help him ride a wave of newfound success.

An integral piece of the WWE brand, Cena has helped establish WWE's success, and it's only fair that he's rewarded with a shot to reclaim a belt that he has hoisted on many previous occasions.