3 things WWE got right at WrestleMania 35 and 2 things they got wrong

4095 days after his debut on ECW in 2008, Kofi Kingston now holds the WWE Championship.
4095 days after his debut on ECW in 2008, Kofi Kingston now holds the WWE Championship.

WWE WrestleMania 35 is in the history books, and by the reviews it seems are glowing.

The biggest show of the year, the pay per view has been already been heralded by some as the best Mania of this decade after the company made the right call for several matches.

From Kofi Kingston's 4000+ day odyssey culminating in his huge title win to The Man Becky Lynch showing why she is the most popular star of today, Mania 35 will clearly be show fans will look back on fondly for years to come.

But for all the success that last night's event had, there were some pitfalls along the way during the colossal running time.

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Here are three things that WWE got spot-on at last night's event, as well as two things that could've been that bit better.


#3. Got it right: Shocking opener

Rollins dethroned the Beast for the second time at WrestleMania, in the show's opener.
Rollins dethroned the Beast for the second time at WrestleMania, in the show's opener.

They always say that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression, and WrestleMania 35 certainly made a great first impression.

Starting off with Alexa Bliss and Hulk Hogan, the pair were interrupted by Paul Heyman, who demanded that the Universal title match would go on first if it wasn't to go on last.

In a short, high-octane match, Lesnar and Rollins immediately got fans pumped up, though it was Rollins who emerged the victor.

Using a low-blow and three Curb Stomps to capture the Universal title, no-one can claim that the new Champion fought fair, but after the Beast's sporadic appearances with the gold, it seems the end justifies the means.

With Lesnar's reign now reserved for the history books, tonight we begin the era of the Architect.

#2. Got it wrong/right: Kurt Angle's farewell match

Angle put the Constable over in his final WWE match.
Angle put the Constable over in his final WWE match.

This is one I'm really on the fence about.

Last night, Kurt Angle competed in his final WWE match, when he took on Baron Corbin.

A controversial match in the mind of many fans who would have rather seen the Olympian face John Cena, the match has only been made more controversial by the Constable picking up the win over Angle.

And though it would have been great to have seen Angle ride out on a high, there is some solace in his loss.

We all know that some of the top stars have retired on losses, putting someone else over, including Ric Flair in 2008, and Shawn Michaels two years later.

Though it would have been great for Angle to win, Baron Corbin how has an accolade that nobody can match.

#2. Got it right: Pyro

The show did not scrimp on the pyro for huge moments.
The show did not scrimp on the pyro for huge moments.

Oh Pyro, how I've missed you!

Of course, there was a time when pyrotechnics were everywhere, and even RAW and SmackDown would have pyro galore.

But in these times of austerity and cost-cutting, WWE has scaled back on it, with even top stars like Brock Lesnar not being allowed that extra oomph for their entrance.

Maybe it's because of the Saudi deal, or perhaps the Fox deal, but the WWE have been rolling in cash lately, and it certainly showed tonight. Not scrimping at the biggest show of the year, there was pyrotechnics galore, which definitely added to the event.

From massive entrances to huge title changes, the pyro was a silent MVP of this event. It may seem like a small detail, but having pyro with this show, so frequently used, made this show truly must-see.

#1. Got it wrong: Botched main event

The Man is the Undisputed Women's Champion, but not without controversy.
The Man is the Undisputed Women's Champion, but not without controversy.

If you were watching the two-hour pre-show before WrestleMania, then by the time the main event came, you were probably pretty exhausted. As Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey all made their way to the ring, the show was reaching its seventh hour, and even the most die-hard of fans was starting to wain.

Despite this, the trio put on a fantastic match, with all three involved showing why they deserve the main event spot. Unfortunately, this fantastic match will probably be remembered by fans for it's weird, botched ending, which saw Rousey being pinned, despite her shoulders being clearly up.

A weird way to end the biggest event of the year, expect for fans to be debating whether this was intentional or the result of sloppy refereeing for years to come.

#1. Got it right: KofiMania

Kingston at long last is WWE Champion.
Kingston at long last is WWE Champion.

WrestleMania has been the host to some highly emotional bouts over the past 35 years, but few matches had that gut-wrenching heart, of Kofi Kingston Vs. Daniel Bryan.

Kingston's first singles match for the WWE Championship in his eleven-year career, everyone knew how much this meant to the New Day star.

The match itself, was a tour-de-force, as both men gave their all in the pursuit of the gold, with the crowd by their side every step of the way.

And though Bryan had Rowan by his side, the pair were no match to the power of positivity, as Kofi toppled the self-righteous star to claim the gold.

Celebrating with Woods, Big E and his two sons, it's obvious this was the right call.

Now the 51st Superstar to hold the historic title, what is next for WWE Champion Kofi Kingston?

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Edited by Rahul Arun
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