WWE Money in the Bank 2015: Full Grades for Each Superstar at PPV

Although there were a couple of shaky moments, Money in the Bank showed that it is a pay-per-view that is rightly anticipated every year.

There was a shock winner with Sheamus claiming the Money in the Bank briefcase, and there were some real classics littered throughout the card.

John Cena and Kevin Owens kept their electrifying rivalry alive, while the main event showed exactly who the company's top two dogs are at the moment.

Here are the full grades for all superstars who competed at Money in the Bank.

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Neville: C+

The young Englishman was always going to be an interesting participant in this match for the way he competes, and he provided some nice spots throughout. The Red Arrow on Sheamus was a great spot, and although he wasn't directly in the heartbeat of the match for too long, it was solid enough from Neville. He can move forward with momentum.

Sheamus: B-

The surprise winner of Money in the Bank enjoyed a decent night in the match, even before his triumphant moment at the end. The backdrop of the Money in the Bank match was a good setting for Sheamus' brawling, and he showed what he is capable of what a good showing here.

Randy Orton: B+

Orton was one of the standout performers in the opening match of the night, as he delivered a number of stunning RKOs to get some major pops from the crowd. The one on Neville in particular from the top of the ladder stands out as maybe the highlight of the entire match, and as well as that, Orton played a telling role in the heartbeat of the match.

Kane: D

Kane's presence in this match was unclear right from the very start, and he did little to alter that mindset throughout. He had very little input in the match's key moments and was clearly never going to be in contention to win.

Kofi Kingston: C+

Much like Neville, Kofi Kingston was in this contest to provide some memorable spots, much like he does in the Royal Rumble and matches of that type. However, Kingston failed to truly sparkle and is perhaps best remembered for being smashed onto a ladder by Roman Reigns.

Dolph Ziggler: B-

Ziggler never really seemed like a top contender for the Money in the Bank briefcase, but he did again showcase that he's one of the WWE's strongest workers. Nobody sells quite like Ziggler, and some of the more entertaining segments he was involved in were made better because of Ziggler's presence. He was a worthy inclusion in this match.

Roman Reigns: A-

Many expected Reigns to come away with the briefcase, but Bray Wyatt put paid to that with an unexpected swerve at the end. Reigns played a compelling role early on when he was taking out rivals for fun with some gruesome and brutal spots, and although he didn't win, he was perhaps the strongest performer here.

Nikki Bella vs. Paige

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Nikki Bella: B

If the Bella Twins are going to move forward as permanent heels, then both Nikki and Brie played an enjoyable and entertaining role here.

Sure, the finish wasn't great, but the heel-esque swerve made for a finish that keeps this rivalry going. Nikki's showing in the match was decent enough too, and her lengthy reign as champion continued with another controversial victory.

Paige: C+

Paige is perhaps the strongest worker out of all the Divas, and although she keeps suffering setbacks at the hand of the Bella Twins, she was once again impressive in the bout here.

She wasn't maybe as strong as Nikki on this particular occasion, but she showed the full repertoire of what she can do with some enjoyable spots.

With the dodgy finish thrown into the mix, it means Paige can once again challenge.

Ryback vs. Big Show

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Ryback: C

It's difficult to be too liberal with gradings here, as an incredibly short match left plenty to the imagination. Ryback managed to get out of Money in the Bank with the title in his possession, but there was little flow and chemistry throughout here.

Still, Ryback showed all his strength with some great moves on Big Show, including a pretty clean and impressive suplex that took the big man off his feet.

Big Show: D

Unfortunately, a clash between Big Show and Ryback was always going to produce a slow, stumpy match. Big Show did little to suggest he should be in the Intercontinental Championship picture for the long term here, with very little to write home about from the veteran.

He looked like he was about to win the belt at one point before The Miz interfered and cost Show a chance to claim the title, and all in all, Show played a part in a match that was largely forgettable.

John Cena vs. Kevin Owens

John Cena: A

The standout match of the night was without doubt John Cena vs. Kevin Owens, and Cena's performance was one of his more memorable in recent years.

Cena attracts plenty of criticism for his infamous "Five Moves of Doom," but he showed here that he's about so much more than that. Cena rolled out new moves aplenty to try and keep the match fresh and flowing, and it was compelling from the first bell to the last.

Often when Cena feuds with fresh talent, the feeling is that the feud cannot finish soon enough to allow his foe to move on. With Kevin Owens fighting Cena, WWE have struck gold. It must continue.

And credit to Cena for a marvellous performance, both in terms of in-ring action and the storytelling narrative on show.

Kevin Owens: A+

Much like Cena, Kevin Owens brought the fight to Money in the Bank with some unique moves that we've not really seen from the NXT Champion before.

His flipping Cena around and dropping him, while he was on his shoulders was hugely impressive, as was the impromptu moonsault that missed its target.

Owens keeps going at all points throughout the match, and that makes for compelling action. And although he lost, Owens topped off a five-star performance by getting the upper hand on Cena again after the final bell.

The Prime Time Players vs. The New Day

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The Prime Time Players: C

This was clearly the match that was set up to provide the interlude between the incredible Owens vs. Cena bout and the main event afterward.

And that was reflected in the performance of all four men in the match. The Prime Time Players showed some nice touches on occasions, but there was little to write home about for the new tag champions.

The New Day: C

Similar to the Prime Time Players, it's difficult to deliver too much of a review for The New Day. Having Kofi Kingston not in the action left it as a straight tag match without any interference, and we got a pretty plain match as a result. 

Big E hurling Xavier Woods into Darren Young was a highlight, but this bout needs more narrative surrounding it if it is going to be a success in the coming weeks and months.

Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose

Seth Rollins: A+

Easily the champion's best and impressive performance since claiming the belt at WrestleMania. The finish left us with perhaps more questions than answers, but it's important to focus on the action before that.

This was a classic good guy against bad guy, and Rollins once again played the heel role to perfection.

He was simply brutal on occasions, giving everything he had to Ambrose toward the latter stages when he attempted to bury his foe under heaps of steel. He tossed Ambrose around like a rag doll, and all Rollins' physicality and talent came to the fore.

Dean Ambrose: A++

WWE's main man delivered yet again on pay-per-view, proving that he is the biggest babyface the company possess by some distance.

The elbow drop off the ladder in tribute to Dusty Rhodes was just the start; it was Ambrose at his unpredictable and unbelievable best.

Some of Ambrose's moves are astonishing to watch, and when they're throw at such a talent like Seth Rollins, it makes for magical television.

He lost of course, but he lost in such a way that he will come back fighting again. If people didn't believe it before, Ambrose is a future world champion.