10 out of 10The headline was the first thing you saw. This was the No. 1 match on the list.Thanks to CM Punk’s iconic Pipebomb Promo, the summer of 2011 rekindled interest in pro-wrestling that had been lacking for some time. He was admired for his willingness to take on the establishment and earned the admiration of an audience that craved something new, exciting, and edgy.He was the antihero that fans wanted, and as he arrived in Chicago to face Cena in his Money in the Bank 2011 main match, it became clear that the fans desired a new face at the top.As Punk entered the ring, the energy of the crowd was electric. Their support for their hometown hero was unwavering. Cena was, however, everything that WWE wanted to improve. Cena was the franchise star and the golden boy. They wanted him to give up the title to Punk.It was unlike any atmosphere WWE fans had ever seen since the peak of the Attitude Era. And what Cena & Punk had in store was even more amazing.Punk and Cena gave an all-timer in the main event at the July pay-per view. This is not hyperbole. The match at that show was as memorable, important and transcendent as any you'll ever see.Cena and Punk captured and controlled their audience. They left them hanging on every close-fall. The drama was further enhanced by the uncertainty around the challenger's contract status with the company.Cena refused to accept help from John Laurinaitis and Mr. McMahon, which ultimately opened him up to the Go To Sleep, and Punk was able to take the WWE title with him.The match was an amazing example of pro-wrestling art, from Punk's entrance to his escape through crowd. Punk was the star, but it wouldn't have been possible without Cena and his connection with the crowd, especially in Chicago.
