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When it was announced that Swagger, with a victory over Santino Marella, had qualified for this year’s Money in the Bank Match at Wrestlemania XXVI, few eyebrows were raised. It was what is referred to as “barely a blip on the radar”. Swagger’s inclusion in the ladder match was seen less as the first step on his road to the World Championship and more likely just a way to get another participant into the match, another name on the card.

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but eyebrows were raised when, as the dust cleared, there was Swagger atop the ladder,

Money in the bank briefcase in hand. While

fans may have scratched their heads at the result, this writer believed that 2010 would be the first year a Money in the Bank winner didn’t become champion when he cashed in his title shot.

But 48 hours later, at the Smackdown tapings in Las Vegas, NV, Swagger took advantage of a fallen Chris Jericho (speared by rival Edge) to swoop in, cash in his title opportunity, and win the World Heavyweight Championship.

Since that title victory, Swagger has retained his championship against both Edge and Chris Jericho, as well

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oo much oo soon

Has WWE Success

Sabotaged Swagger?

Words: John M.Milner

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