Wrestlemania 36 Review: Night Two

Teasing dissension

Bayley is going to watch her back, very closely!

Five-Way Elimination Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Sasha Banks vs. Tamina vs. Naomi vs. Lacey Evans

A lot of the shots and moments asked how Sasha Banks and Bayley would cope having to face each other. It all rested on the shoulders of the glue of the contest, a very game, and vocal Bayley finally coming to her own as a heel. Meanwhile, Banks was subtle with her intentions to the very end.

As for the other three women, each one pulled their weight to make this a fun, if somewhat longer than necessary match. Tamina got early fire, just enough to look dominant and be put down by the other four. Naomi had a burst of spirited energy until the duo of Banks and Bayley became too overwhelming. Meanwhile, in a short year, Lacey Evans, especially since turning face, has improved immensely.

Her character work was accompanied by some feisty wrestling with a vicious Woman's Rightand a smooth Moonsault that downed Sasha Banks . It didn't go unnoticed however that Bayley didn't lift a finger to save an irate Banks, while Banks came to her aid to have her crowned champion, thus helping to hint at a blockbuster rivalry between the two friends this summer.

Result: Bayley pins Lacey Evans with the help of Sasha Banks to win and retain the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship!

Rating:

3 stars out of 5!