10 Most Overrated (And Overused) WWE Gimmick Matches
1. Multi-Man Ladder Match
A fixture of WWE's upper midcard since the tail-end of the Attitude Era, the 'throw-em-all-in-there' approach to once-legendary stipulation has gradually killed the gimmick, the momentum of half the guys entering the contest, and the aura of the ladder match in general.
With some exceptions (most notably Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels at No Mercy 2008), the announcement of a ladder match is now met with no greater anticipation than any multi-man contest, despite the incredible risks attached to the clash.
The only exception to this is Money In The Bank, but that is entirely down to the high stakes stipulation. If the briefcase was suddenly up for grabs in a cage instead, fans would flock to that too.
Cash-in frequency has added to the problem as well, with the stipulation forcing anywhere between one and three of the dangerous spotfests onto cards across a calendar year, dulling the impact and memories of some horrific bumps by guys desperately trying to get noticed amongst the chaos.
Now seemingly a WrestleMania fixture, its heaped more dirt on the grave of the Intercontinental Title, but with a singles match appearing to get the nod this year between Dean Ambrose and Baron Corbin, here's hoping the cruiserweights aren't given the poisoned chalice instead.