I was really hoping that Cena/Punk wouldn't have such a landslide lead in this poll. Not that I'm discrediting its legitimacy, it's just always more fun to have a closer race... I did not vote for that match because in retrospect, the actual contest wasn't that stellar. I was there, and the Chicago reaction was amazing. The moment was fantastic, the build was incredible, and I will say Punk winning the title and walking out was probably my moment of the year... But if you look at just the match, it's only really great in the moment. Once you look back at it as just a match, without the thrill of the Punk shoot and aforementioned build, it's just an above average main event match.
But of course there's more to pro wrestling than just the in-ring action. There's the story that's being told, and that's why I wouldn't fault anyone for choosing Punk/Cena's MITB match as Match of the Year. Personally, I chose Edge/Ziggler from the Royal Rumble. That match was incredible, and in my opinion cemented Ziggler as a main event caliber wrestler and somebody I could take seriously with a World title strapped around his waist. I voted for it because it wasn't just about the moment or the build, and no matter how many times I see it, it's still a great match.