5 Reasons why WWE were right in going ahead with WrestleMania 36

Modified Apr 11, 2020 17:06 GMT

WWE delivered a historical show and took everyone by surprise

#3 No Superstar was forced to perform

Roman Reigns pulled out of WrestleMania 36 as a precaution

Ahead of WrestleMania 36, some of the biggest concerns were around the possible availability of all the Superstars.

While some of them chose to perform at the show, the others decided to practice self-isolation as a precaution against COVID-19. The best part about this is the fact that WWE didn’t force any unwilling Superstar to perform on the show.

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A little before WrestleMania, it was reported that Roman Reigns is pulling out of the show He was ultimately replaced by Braun Strowman who went on to become the Universal Champion after beating Goldberg for the title.

Although the Spear vs Spear match was being billed as one of the biggest highlights of the PPV, the creatives respected his decision to step back from the action.

This understanding approach was not just limited to the in-ring Superstars. Corey Graves, who makes regular appearances as the heel commentator, has missed action for a few weeks but was not forced to come out of quarantine.

WWE knew that they had fewer resources in hand and went on to use them well for the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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