WrestleMania 36 Review: Night One

The Man Rolls On!

No woman can stop The Man!

WWE RAW Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Shayna Baszler

Fittingly stiff from the word go, Lynch and Baszler brought some form of excitement to their usually clinical but savage routine. While never reaching the rough and tumble heights of last year's main event, they gave it their all, in utilizing the acoustics of the empty Performance Center.

A fighting sprint, Lynch played brawler perfectly well in a story told to not only boost her arrogance but also call into question her stubborn tactics. Similarily Baszler picked at Lynch's game in the right moments besides the end. This is where the match in isolation falls apart, leaving the question of how deep a Baszler will sink.

Meanwhile, Lynch continues a hot streak as champion. Reminiscent of NJPW's booking of Kazuchika Okada in 2018, when and whoever breaks Lynch's bubble will end up giving rise to one hell of an arc for The Man. A rematch, some revenge and maybe even a Rowdy One might be on the way.

Result: Becky Lynch ekes out a win with a rollup to retain the WWE RAW Women's Championship!

Rating:

3 stars out of 5!