WWE Money In The Bank 2021: 5 Biggest news stories - John Cena returns, 14-time Champion crowned 

Money in the Bank was the first WWE pay-per-view in more than a year to be presented in front of a capacity crowd. The WWE Universe was promised surprises as the company made their return to the road and several stars were expected to make their return.

Whilst the card only included seven matches, WWE was still able to ensure that there were enough surprises throughout the night as well as some solid wrestling.

The United States, Intercontinental, SmackDown Women's and WWE Women's Tag Team Championships were not on the line. All other main roster championships were contested and there were several title changes.

There is some big news coming out of this year's Money in the Bank pay-per-view, so here are just five of the biggest stories circulating today.

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#5. John Cena returns to WWE for the first time in more than a year

John Cena was last seen in a WWE ring when he was defeated by The Fiend in the first-ever Firefly Fun House match back at WrestleMania 36. The former 16-time world champion has kept himself busy outside the ring throughout the ThunderDome era. However, he noted that he was far from finished in his WWE career.

Roman Reigns was able to retain his Universal Championship last night at Money in the Bank before John Cena made his long-overdue return. The former champion made his way to the ring to an impressive pop and didn't even have to say a word to Reigns.

The Tribal Chief has brushed aside every challenger in his way over the past 11 months. It now appears that SummerSlam will see John Cena challenge for the biggest prize in the company.

Several returns were teased for last night's show, including Becky Lynch herself making it clear that she was in Fort Worth and Goldberg being expected to appear. WWE definitely chose the right superstar to make his return and kick off the next era of the company. Whilst fans chanted for Becky Lynch throughout the show, the crowd was more than happy to accept John Cena as the returnee in her place.

#4. Nikki A.S.H is WWE's Miss Money in the Bank for 2021

The WWE Women's Money in the Bank ladder match was filled with some of the most experienced female wrestlers in the company. In the end, it was Nikki A.S.H with her new superhero gimmick that was able to pick up the win.

Whilst the other women were busy brawling against each other on top of the ladder, Alexa Bliss was buried under several other ladders at ringside. Nikki A.S.H was then able to take advantage.

Liv Morgan moved across on the middle ladder which gave A.S.H the chance to climb the ladder. She then took the contract whilst all the other women were distracted.

It's interesting to note that A.S.H didn't cash in the contract following Charlotte Flair's victory last night, which has become common practice for the women's MITB contract. If she holds the title past tonight's episode of RAW, then she is the longest holder since Carmella back in 2017.

#3. Big E is WWE's Mr Money in the Bank for 2021

Big E was the heavy favorite heading into the Men's Money in the Bank contract ladder match. He was able to overcome the threat of some of WWE's biggest stars.

After Seth Rollins power-bombed Kevin Owens through a ladder at ringside, the path was seemingly opened up for him to become a two-time Mr Money in the Bank, before Big E appeared.

The two men brawled before Big E delivered a Big Ending to Rollins from the top of the ladder. He then climbed back up to retrieve the contract. This is easily the biggest win of Big E's WWE career. It means that, no matter what, he will get a shot at a world championship in the next year.

With the WWE Draft coming up, will WWE decide to move Big E back over to RAW? There, he could be supported by his New Day teammates in the same way that Kofi Kingston was when he was champion.

#2. The Bloodline now holds all the gold after The Usos captured the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships

It may have been a tough few weeks for Jimmy Uso but he was able to put his personal demons behind him at Money in the Bank and focus on winning WWE gold with his twin brother.

Despite the fact that the bout was on the Kickoff show, The Mysterios and The Usos made the best of the situation and put on a fantastic opening match.

In the end, it was The Usos who won the Championship by nefarious means when Jey helped his brother to secure the victory from the outside.

After the match, The Usos headed backstage to celebrate the fact that The Bloodline now holds all the gold. However, there was a tease of jealousy between the two brothers. It appears that The Usos are now so desperate to please Reigns that the two men are pushing to see which twin is actually the best.

Could this be a tease for a much bigger WWE storyline in the future?

#1. Charlotte Flair is now a 14-time WWE Women's Champion

The WWE SmackDown Women's Championship wasn't defended at Money in the Bank this year following Bayley's recent injury. Fortunately, The Queen and The Nightmare were still able to do battle for the WWE RAW Women's Championship.

Rhea Ripley put up quite the fight and was able to go toe-to-toe with Charlotte throughout the match. The WWE Universe made it clear that they wanted Becky Lynch throughout the opening exchanges, but the match was so solid that it turned them around.

The crowd went from chanting "We want Becky" to "This is Awesome" before the final moments saw Rhea Ripley tapping out to Charlotte Flair's Figure 8, making her an incredible 14-time WWE Women's Champion.

Flair is now just two titles reigns away from equalling her father's 16-time record and three away from breaking it.

The Queen is already the most decorated female wrestler in WWE history. It appears that she will be the one to finally break her father's long-standing title reign record.