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Seth Rollins' Money in the Bank Cash-In

WWE WrestleMania 31 — March 29, 2015 · Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

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The Story

Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by cashing in Money in the Bank mid-main-event, converting Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns into a Triple Threat and pinning Reigns — the first MITB cash-in ever during a WrestleMania main event, instantly dubbed "the Heist of the Century."

The night had been building toward a collision the crowd only half-wanted. Fans had rejected the coronation of Roman Reigns but loved a rampaging, blood-and-suplex Lesnar, and the two beat each other into a genuinely brutal, sympathetic slugfest. It was good — but it was heading somewhere the audience had already decided against.

Then Rollins' music hit. He sprinted down the ramp, contract in hand, and in a matter of seconds rewrote the finish: a Curb Stomp, a cover on Reigns, and a brand-new champion. The swerve turned a divisive show into a triumphant one and remains the gold standard for the Money in the Bank concept's dramatic potential — the payoff to The Shield's rise and betrayal, with Rollins finally standing above the two men he broke apart from.

FAQ

Who won the WrestleMania 31 main event?
Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns, turning it into a Triple Threat, and pinned Reigns for the title.
Why is it called the Heist of the Century?
Rollins stole the WrestleMania main event out of nowhere. It was the first Money in the Bank cash-in during a WrestleMania main event, instantly rescuing a show the crowd had soured on.
What star rating did the main event get?
Dave Meltzer rated the Lesnar/Reigns portion around 4.25 stars, with the cash-in itself scoring far higher for impact; Cagematch sits near 8.7/10. Wrestle Lore rates it 4.0 stars.