Wrestlemania 36 Review: Night Two

A heated lack of heat

Black needs more than this to breakthrough!

Bobby Lashley with Lana vs. Aleister Black

Despite a clear lack of tension between the performers, Lashley and Black put on a serviceable performance. A clash of styles with Bobby Lashley's brute force negating Black's furious striking game. Lashley looked dominant as ever, while Lana proved to be a mild distraction.

The two men hit each other with a variety of bombs, with Black fighting from underneath to try and get a hold of any advantage. They put on a short sprint, which is a decent springboard for a long rivalry. Still being as it is WrestleMania and with WWE seemingly determined to make Aleister Black a big star, it is unfortunate that this came in with next to no story. That lack of heat tempered some enjoyment.

It is here that WWE once again force-fed the Lana factor into the match, having her demand Bobby Lashley to end his opponent with a Spear rather than a Dominator. The forced interference allowed Black enough time to pull off a smooth Black Mass to end things. There's a clear strain in making Black's finisher a dangerous stunner, it helps that the echos just adds to the intensity of it. Meanwhile, one wonders how long will we see the Lana and Lashley pairing and what then for Bobby Lashley afterward.

Result: Aleister Black knocks out Bobby Lashley for a dominating win.

Rating:

3 stars out of 5!