WWE WrestleMania 34 report card: Analysing and grading each match

#10 Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon def. Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens

Daniel Bryan pinned Sami Zayn on his return

Match: Daniel Bryan was powerbombed against the ring apron by Kevin Owens before the match even started. After refusing to leave on a stretcher, Bryan returned to the ring and was finally tagged in by Shane McMahon. The returning SmackDown GM then survived a Helluva Kick and Pop-up Powerbomb before making Sami Zayn tap to the Yes Lock.

Verdict: Rumours of a potential heel turn in this match proved to be wide of the mark, but one of the greatest in-ring performers of his generation is back, so how can anybody complain?! It’s incredible to think that Bryan practised his first moonsault since 2015 just three days ago, yet he was able to produce a performance like this in his first match back. It’ll be fascinating to see what WWE has in store for him next!

Grade: A

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#11 Nia Jax def. Alexa Bliss (Raw Women’s Championship)

Nia Jax won her first title in WWE

Match: Nia Jax attacked Mickie James, Alexa Bliss’ sidekick, before the match and it looked like she would make short work of the Raw Women’s champion after a dominant start. However, Alexa put up a good fight and was able to last 10 minutes against her former best friend before losing to an impressive middle-rope Samoan Drop.

Verdict: This match was among both performers’ best in WWE. Alexa had a lot of offence and, despite being the overwhelming underdog, really did seem like she could sneak a victory after connecting with multiple eye rakes. In the end, Nia deservedly triumphed to win her first championship.

Grade: B+