10 Wrestling Matches That Haven't Aged Well

10. John Cena Vs. CM Punk (Money In The Bank 2011)

As this list with further illustrate before it reaches its conclusion, crowds have a funny ol' habit of being able to make or break just about any contest going down inside of wrasslin' ring.

And while the actual in-ring action seen going down on that fateful night in Chicago back at Money in the Back 2011 was far from terrible, the fact John Cena and CM Punk's WWE Championship skirmish sits as the only Meltzer-rated five-star WWE main roster match of the last decade or so tells a story of a bout far better in the moment than it is through a 2022 lens.

Sure, the nuclear noise heard within the Allstate Arena is one the duo would struggle to conjure up again in later efforts. But their epic clash on the road to WrestleMania 29 outclasses this pantomime PPV punch-up, and The Best in the World's recent All Elite exploits have cast a staggering shadow over the last few years of his WWE run in general.

As a moment in time and catalyst for momentary change, this contest still deserves all the love frequently sent its way. But when held up against more recent standards and the rivals' other battles, its five-star status feels increasingly questionable.