Mr. Kennedy

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Before the failed cash-ins and stolen briefcases, the Money in the Bank was one of the most prestigious wins in WWE.

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It wouldn’t just guarantee you a shot at the gold; it could potentially thrust you into stardom.

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With his memorable entrance and impressive mic skills, “Mr. Kennedy” Ken Anderson quickly made a name for himself after debuting on SmackDown on August 25, 2005.

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His star was on the rise, and on February 27, 2007, Mr. Kennedy defeated Sabu in an Extreme Rules match to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 23.

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After his big victory, the plan was for Mr. Kennedy to cash in his MITB at the following year’s WrestleMania. He’d soon announce these intentions on April 30, 2007’s episode of Raw.

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The date was set. Mr. Kennedy was finally going to become a world champion. However, his promised championship victory would never come.

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The sky was the limit for Mr. Kennedy after winning the MITB briefcase at WrestleMania 23. However, valleys would soon follow after his big victory.

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