Another Quality WrestleMania

carologletree

This is yet another strong WrestleMania. It had a solid undercard and two great world title matches. There isn't too much to complain about.

Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Mr. Kennedy vs. Randy Orton vs. Edge vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy vs. CM Punk vs. King Booker vs. Finlay - One of the better MITB matches, in my opinion. It is remembered for the big Jeff Hardy stunt, but there were plenty of other great spots, too. A great way to start the show. Mr. Kennedy wins the briefcase. RATING: ****

Kane vs. The Great Khali - A typical boring big man match, all I can say. Khali wins. RATING: *1/2

United States Championship Match: Chris Benoit (c) vs. MVP - I really liked this match. It was a nice technical contest with MVP holding his own against Benoit. It was also given a good amount of time. Chris Benoit retains with a flying Headbutt. RATING: ***3/4

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Batista (c) vs. The Undertaker - This was an excellent world title match. Taker and Batista have great chemistry, and they put on a powerhouse of a match. This is the first of many great matches between the two. The Undertaker wins the Championship with a Tombstone. RATING: ****

The ECW Originals vs. The New Breed - A throwaway to pass the time, nothing more. The Originals win with RVD's Frogsplash. RATING: **1/2

Hair vs. Hair Match: Bobby Lashley (Trump) vs. Umaga (McMahon) with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as Special Guest Referee - Like HBK/Vince the previous year, this was an entertainment spectacle, and I enjoyed it. Bobby Lashley wins, and Vince gets his head shaved. AWESOME! RATING: ***1/4

WWE Championship Match: John Cena (c) vs. Shawn Michaels - This was a fantastic main event and the best match on the show. Cena proved he belonged in the ring with Michaels in an amazing contest with many near-falls and memorable moments. Not quite as good as their epic Raw encounter later that month, but pretty close. John Cena retains his Championship with the STF. RATING: ****1/4

A great WrestleMania overall, and one of the most underrated. With a lot of great stuff and only one bad match, wrestling fans should love it.

RATING: B

score 8/10

carologletree 27 February 2016

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