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WrestleMania 37 Night One managed to be one of the most memorable and spectacular wrestling shows of the year. After not being able to run events properly due to the ongoing pandemic, WWE showcased why they're the best at combining grandeur with combat.
Months of empty arenas, the Thunderdome, and awkwardly silent shows have led to this moment. With fans finally back in attendance, WrestleMania felt once again like the jewel of sports entertainment.
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Finally, having a live crowd amplified the atmosphere wrestling fans have come to know and love from the showcase of the immortals. It also meant that the pressure was on for every single superstar to go out there and deliver the performance of a lifetime.
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Most of the card did just that. The night was filled with action-packed matches just filled to the brim with drama and intrigue. Each bout told a story, and the audience was more than happy to play along.
Of course, some clashes are always going to be better than others. Now that Night One is in the books, let's take a look at how each bout ranked with the ever-reliable star ratings.
#7 The All Mighty Era reigns at WrestleMania
One of the most anticipated bouts of the night opened the show. Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley clashed for the WWE title in what can best be described as a hoss fight.
The two men battered each other all over the ring. The match featured lots of suplexes, big slams, and beefy exchanges. It even had McIntyre doing an instance helio over the top rope.
The match had a great back-and-forth feel to it. Neither star could get the upper hand for large portions of the match.
It did feel like this would end with Drew having his hand raised at the end. WWE surprised most fans, though, when Lashley put on the Hurt Lock until McIntyre eventually passed out.
It was a shock yet deserving win for The All Mighty, who's really caught fire these past couple of months. Although the match felt slow and plauding in some parts, the action was intense, and the crowd loved it. It also felt like the right person was getting their hand raised at the end of this WrestleMania clash.
Star Rating: 3.5/5
#6 The appropriately named Tag Team Turmoil fumbles at WrestleMania
This WrestleMania match could easily end up being the most chaotic of the entire weekend. The match saw five teams scramble in an elimination-style gauntlet for a shot at taking on Shayna Bazler and Nia Jax on Night Two for the Women's Tag Team titles.
This bout was a shame from the start. It really did feel like WWE didn't know what to do with any of these talented superstars. Their solution was to regulate them to a hodgepodge of a match in a division that the company already seems to care little about.
Unfortunately for all the women involved, the match didn't get better as it went along. There were a few noticeable botches from a few of the stars. The most glaring came when Lana whiffed a kick in full view of the camera.
What was more disappointing than the action was the booking. Nothing really made sense and this WrestleMania match failed to impress.
Star Rating: 2.5/5
#5 Cesaro and Rollins state why they're the MVPs of WrestleMania
Rollins and Cesaro had arguably the best match of WrestleMania so far. The Messiah and The Swiss Cyborg showcased why many consider them to be some of the world's best wrestlers.
Many fans expected this bout to be something special, and the duo didn't disappoint. The two superstars put on a wrestling clinic filled with technical precision and masterful storytelling.
There were plenty of great moments in the match. Rollins nailing Cesaro with a corkscrew frog splash was bonkers. Cesaro trapping Rollins in a UFO spin was just mad amounts of carney fun.
The match's story became Cesaro trying to apply the swing, and Rollins always had an answer for it. Seth managed to keep escaping with some of the most ingenious reversals you'll ever see.
The Swiss Cyborg was finally able to lock it in and swing Rollins a whopping 23 times! It ended with the underrated Cesaro finally getting his hand raised on the WrestleMania stage.
Star Rating: 4.5/5
#4 The New Day take on the debuting Omos and AJ Styles at WrestleMania
WrestleMania Night One saw the long-awaited in-ring debut of Omos. The big man partnered with AJ Styles in a match that saw the duo take on The New Day for the RAW Tag Team titles.
The question on everyone's mind was how Omos would do in the bout. Fans would have to wait as Styles, Kofi, and Xavier put on a match that cleverly built up to the arrival of the seven-foot giant.
They put on a great mini handicap-style match between the three of them. The New Day managed to isolate Styles for large parts of the match in a fun game of keep away.
AJ finally managed to tag in Omos, and the big man ran wild on The New Day. He used his massive size to throw Kofi and Xavier about.
The match was laid out brilliantly. It featured Omos in the best way possible while also making Styles an official grand-slam champion.
Star Rating: 3.5/5
#3 Shane takes another spill at WrestleMania
The Monster Among Men took on Shane at WrestleMania in a steel cage match. Strowman was looking for revenge on McMahon after weeks of being bullied by the boss' son.
It was a pretty standard affair. The bout had its moments, but it felt a bit underwhelming for a cage match at the grandest show of them all. The men put on a clash that felt more appropriate on a B-grade pay-per-view.
Elias and Ryker got involved because, of course, they did. The duo took out Braun's leg to make the match more even than it had any right to be. This aside, the match was an underwhelming ride.
Shane did his typical WrestleMania spot and was eventually thrown off the top of the cage like many fans predicted. The best bit came when Strowman ripped the cage wall to pull McMahon back into the structure.
This was the only original spot of the match. Anything else, take it or leave it.
Star Rating: 3/5
#2 Bad Bunny impressed at WrestleMania
This WrestleMania bout was way better than it had any right to be. Bad Bunny and Damian Priest took on The Miz and Morrison in the best-built Mania match on the card.
The duo of Priest and Bunny finally managed to get their hands on Miz and Morrison after weeks of back and forth between the two parties. Bunny started the match off. He then put the most impressive celebrity performance in WrestleMania history.
Bunny was in the match for a while. He gave The Miz a run for his money until the baddies finally gained control. It was then a struggle for Bunny to tag in his fresh partner.
The whole ladder-half of the bout was basically Bad Bunny doing things he shouldn't have been able to do. He and Priest planted their opponents with dual Falcon Arrows. He then hit a Canadian Destroyer outside the ring.
It was a fantastic display. The only knock on this match was that Priest seemed too vulnerable at times.
Star Rating: 3.75/5
#1 The dream becomes reality in the main event of WrestleMania
WrestleMania 37 ended with Bianca Belair seeing her dreams realized. The EST toppled Sasha Banks to become the new SmackDown Women's Champion.
The moment she hoisted the belt over her head was the most emotional scene of the entire show. This alone would've been enough to make this a good match, but the two had to go out and prove why they're the main event.
These superstars are undoubtedly the best the company has to offer. Belair and Banks put on a well-paced, well-thought-out bout that flowed better than any match on the card.
Banks proved why she's The Boss. Her selling in this match was sublime. She made Belair feel like the big deal she should be.
The story behind the match was great. Banks and Belair had a great back and forth. The tug-of-war tale over the braided hair was fantastic, and the fact they waited till the last second to do the hair-whip was just genius.
Star Rating: 4/5
