Roman Reigns is the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
The leader of the Roman Empire defeated Triple H to win the richest prize in the game for the third time in his career. As expected, it was a disjointed card with some questionable booking decisions.
Here's the rundown of WrestleMania
The Good
1) Everything about the Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match, especially Zack Ryder's big win.
Just like he saw @ShawnMichaels fly at @TheGarden, @ZackRyder hits an elbow on @mikethemiz! #WrestleMania #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/VEHji3iidO
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 3, 2016
Defense turns to offense for @SinCaraWWE! #WrestleMania #ICTitle #LadderMatch pic.twitter.com/n3b92P9E1F — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 3, 2016
Biggest. Frog Splash. EVER! #WrestleMania #ICTitle #LadderMatch @FightOwensFight @iLikeSamiZayn pic.twitter.com/ffOnRypT5j
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2016
Paying homage to Dusty Rhodes with his own ladder is @StardustWWE! #WrestleMania #ICTitle #ThankYouDream pic.twitter.com/r6QpIXxEfz — WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2016
2) Styles Clash
AJ Styles and Chris Jericho killed it in a bout that was one of the best of the night.
3) Divas, err Women's Revolution
The WWE finally got rid of the Divas Championship as Lita revealed a new title on the pre-show to usher in the Women's division.
Yep, it's a beauty! #WrestleMania #WomensChampionship @AmyDumas pic.twitter.com/WlecOKpLo0
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2016
The first match under the new women's division brand didn't disappoint. Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch put it all on the line in a fantastic match.
#FrogSplash and a beauty by @SashaBanksWWE! #WrestleMania #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/M4ktGPE8iL — WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2016
4) The New Day's Entrance
THE NEW DAY! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/99irbqrOMW
— DeathToSmarks (@DeathToSmarks) April 4, 2016
5) Stone Cold Stunner
Though The New Day losing to the League of Nations was rough, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley more than made up for it:
.@steveaustinBSR could only feel the power of #TheNewDay for so long! #WrestleMania #StoneColdStunner pic.twitter.com/E5Y39jDXOa — WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2016
6) Lunatic vs. Lesnar
Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose went at it in a Street Fight, which ended when "The Beast" hit the F-5 on a bunch of steel chairs for the win.
An #F5 just blew through Texas, courtesy of @BrockLesnar! #WrestleMania @TheDeanAmbrose https://t.co/3GKWzDwUnB
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2016
7) Hell in a Cell
The Shane McMahon vs. Undertaker Cell match, which was won by 'Taker, wasn't amazing, but Shane-O Mac's leap off the structure was surreal:
.@shanemcmahon off the top of the steel cage! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/APEFHwTJal — WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2016
8) NXT Man Up
Baron Corbin made a big name for himself in an unexpected 'Mania debut. The NXT star surprisingly won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in one of the best moments of the night.
9) The Dream Team
In one of the best moments of the night, The Rock announced an attendance record of 101,763 fans. Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family then interrupted, setting the stage for an epic back-and-forth between Wyatt and The "People's Champion." The Rock then dispatched of Erick Rowan in six seconds, but needed a little help in overcoming the odds. John Cena made a stunning return to help out his former nemesis:
A man just came to the rescue of @TheRock...AND HIS NAME IS @JOHNCENA!!! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/vrM1ON4B1I
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 4, 2016
The Bad
1) Why2J
It was a bit odd that Jericho defeated Styles, but it seems as though anyone who wasn't made by the WWE has to lose at their initial WrestleMania, However, it was nice to see Jericho get his first win at the "Show of Shows" since WrestleMania XXVI even if Styles received the Sting treatment.
2) New Day Jobs
Even though WWE legends saved the segment, The New Day losing to the League of Nations was a no-no.
3) Shaq
For some reason, Shaquille O'Neal was in the battle royal. He went face-to-face with Big Show. No one cared.
4) Triple H's Entrance
Can't even describe Stephanie McMahon's intro to "The Game's" title defense. This is just a microcosm of it:
BOW DOWN TO THE QUEEN... #WrestleMania @StephMcMahon pic.twitter.com/nwHyVlDaek — WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2016
5) The Inevitable
Roman Reigns won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Triple H. It was expected, yet still unbelievably disappointing.
The Rest
On the pre-show, Kalisto defeated Ryback to retain the United States Championship, Team Total Divas toppled Team B.A.D. & Beautiful and The Usos overcame the Dudley Boyz.
Nikki Bella returned following the Divas match.
Quick Match Results
--Kalisto def. Ryback to retain the U.S. Championship.
--Team Total Divas (Brie Bella, Paige, Alicia Fox, Natalya & Eva Marie) def. Team B.A.D. & Blonde (Naomi, Tamina, Lana, Summer Rae & Emma) when Brie made Naomi tap out to the Yes Lock.
--The Usos (Jimmy & Jey) def. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von).
--Zack Ryder def. Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes, Sin Cara and The MIz to win the Intercontinental Championship.
--Chris Jericho def. AJ Styles.
--The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Bad News Barrett & Rusev) def. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E & Xavier Woods) in a 4-on-3 handicap match.
--Brock Lesnar def. Dean Ambrose in a Street Fight.
--Charlotte def. Sasha Banks & Becky Lynch to retain the Divas Championship.
--The Undertaker def. Shane McMahon in a Hell in a Cell match.
--Baron Corbin won the 20-man Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
--The Rock def. Erick Rowan in six seconds.
--Roman Reigns def. Triple H to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
