WrestleMania 37 Night 1: 2 superstars who flopped and 4 who impressed – AJ Styles becomes Grand Slam Champion, Bad Bunny makes best in-ring debut in WWE history?

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Apr 11, 2021 05:44 GMT

WrestleMania 37 had a solid show lined up for fans

#3 Impressed at WrestleMania 37: Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre was brilliant in his match at WrestleMania

In the opening match of WrestleMania 37, Drew McIntyre challenged Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship. The two powerhouses engaged in a brutal clash to kickstart the pay-per-view. In the end, Lashley managed to retain his gold, but McIntyre was equally impressive in the title bout. He pushed the champion to his limits and enjoyed his fair share of dominance throughout the match.

McIntyre relied on devastating blows to keep Lashley from gaining momentum in the match. He attacked the champion with multiple kicks and even drove him through the barricades. McIntyre came close to pinning Lashley on several occasions, and the champion was forced to escape the ring in order to avoid losing at WrestleMania. At one point, he dove over the top rope to take out both Lashley and MVP.

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In the final moments of the match, McIntyre prepared to go for Claymore, but he was distracted by MVP. Lashley immediately capitalized on the opportunity and grabbed McIntyre in the Hurt Lock. The Scottish Warrior tried to escape, but after a long battle, he faded out in the middle of the ring.

Lashley retained his championship while a heartbroken McIntyre remained seated at ringside. Despite losing the title match at WrestleMania, McIntyre managed to deliver one of the night's most impressive performances.

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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Edited by Kaushik Das