Below, you'll find a look at all seven of Saturday's matches, with star ratings for eachbased on factors like in-ring performances, storytelling, crowd response and overall impact. The Usos def. Randy Savage, Duke Blue Devils. | WWE WrestleMania 38 results, grades for Night 1 SmackDown Tag Team Championship -- The Usos (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs: Nakamura got things rolling to start the match but The Usos. @SnoopDogg & @reymysterio are rolling into #WrestleMania! is a banger. Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, And NEW #WrestleMania. Mick Foley, var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-iwnerd_com-box-3-0'; "He's from hell, so it's OK!" Kevin Dunn The crowd inside AT&T Stadium was red-hot for everything The EST and Big Time Becks did in a match that started with rapid-fire near-falls and only got better from there. Ratings are from hisWrestling Observer Newsletter (subscribehere). WWE Champion AJ Styles defends his title against Shinsuke Nakamura. The pattern of low rated Hogan matches continues here. WHAT. They also displayed a fine bit of ring psychology by countering each others' moves and showing that they are indeed familiar foes. The Undertaker battles Kane. WWE fans demand the best, holding the annual extravaganza to a level higher than any other premium live event, as do the Superstars who take to the squared circle. Seth Rollins got the crowd singing on his way down to the ring, Paul had a tie-in with Prime, and the actual in-ring efforts proved why both men are, weirdly enough, two of WWEs best big-bout wrestlers. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; | Aaron Donald would have been a superior choice. Sport, In the main event, Triple H puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Batista. 181 min | Stars: Kevin Dunn I write about men in tights and the money they make for men in suits. John Cena, However, Belair survived Lynch's early outburst and eventually took over with her strength and athleticism, hitting the KOD for a clean win after both competitors traded pin and submission attempts. Stars: Kevin Dunn With WrestleMania 39 officially in the record book, fans of the WWE Universe waited with bated breath for reviews to roll in for the Showcase of the Immortals, with one reviewers opinion, in particular, taking importance above all others: Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer. WrestleMania XIX (2003 TV Special) TV-14 | 240 min | Action, Sport 8.3 Rate Two of the greatest grapplers of all time face off with the WWE Championship on the line as Brock Lesnar goes up against Kurt Angle. With that, here's a review of Night 1 of WrestleMania 39. Every WWE & AEW Dave Meltzer Star Rating Of 2022. You can find the full list of star ratings from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer below. Dwayne Johnson, Will The Undertaker accept John Cena's challenge See full summary, Director: The referee was knocked down by Flair's spear and was unaware of her tapping to Rousey's armbar. This was a pretty good match that made use of dives to the outside and party spots. Chris Jericho, There was a glitch with the big screen when Cena went for the Attitude Adjustment, and the action was not aired on the big screen for the remainder of the match. 240 min The Big Show faces sumo champion Akebono See full summary, Director: Perfect vs. Sid had to kick out of the leg drop, which is about as rare as seeing Halleys Comet. Shinsuke Nakamura, TV-14 | Joe Anoa'i, is obviously very good, but maybe slightly underwhelming or, conversely, a massive over-delivery - depending on who is in it. Copyright 2019 IWNerd.com. We are NOT associated with the WWE in any way. So negative one plus positive two equals a one, right? | With a year of frustration with The Authority, Daniel Bryan seeks to win it all on the grandest stage of them all, Bray Wyatt looks to get into John Cena's head and Brock Lesnar does the unthinkable. In recent years, the enormity of WrestleMania has lent itself to a Match of the Year candidate here or there, with other solid matches sprinkled in, the spectacle of the showing overshadowing its match quality. The Usos would be the first tag team main event at a WrestleMania since WrestleMania 1. pic.twitter.com/P8cSaPmPML. There wasn't a ton of buildup to this match, other than Kevin Owens trash-talking both Steve Austin and the state of Texas. Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff - WrestleMania (N/R) The main event of the first WrestleMania is the only entry on the list to not receive a ranking from Dave Meltzer. Email address . The Undertaker puts The Streak on the line when he See full summary, Director: And did WWE book this one, right? Boogs tore his quadriceps muscle, rendering him obsolete from the remainder of the match, which saw Nakamura fall short of capturing the gold, despite a valiant effort on his part. Dominik and Rey Mysterio provided a few athletic highlights, but they never really generated any momentum. Why? John Layfield, Triple H puts his Heavyweight Championship on the line in a Triple Threat Match against Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels. Take three uber-talented tag teams, put them in the opening match spot on the second night of WrestleMania and turn them loose. Its the biggest event in WWE history: WrestleMania 31! Stars: | Anyone familiar with Pat McAfee's work in NXT was prepared for the SmackDown color commentator to show up and show out Sunday, and he did just that. Stars: Though it wasnt a universally popular decision, placing Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn versus The Usos in the main event of Night 1 was a perfect way to close out one of the best days of wrestling WWE has promoted in years. WWE legend Lita is still floating on cloud nine after teaming up with Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 39 . Hulk Hogan, Jim Hellwig. It may not have been up to the level that a star of McIntyre's stature has earned, but the match exceeded expectations en route to the right man going over, so there is that. Paul Levesque, TV-14 John Cena, | Paul Levesque, window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); It was kind of reminiscent of WrestleMania 33's set. is a match that has something about it, like a great sequence or high spot, that positions it above the gentleman's , which is a good match that more often than not inspires absolutely zero emotion whatsoever. Director: The New Day 0.25*, Vince McMahon vs. Pat McAfee Negative 2*. | A referee bump teased shenanigans from The Usos and/or Paul Heyman, but the match remained a one-on-one encounter for its entirety. var alS = 1002 % 1000; Hulk Hogan, Titus ONeil was featured on commentary for this match, and you loved to see it. Kevin Dunn Randy Orton, somehow the heel in a feud with a hell-spawned demon, was wearing white. Fans were super hot to see Sami tag in, and it made for the perfect finish to a perfect WrestleMania. CP. Stars: 228 min | Action, Sport, As the nWo continues their crusade against the WWF, wrestling's past meets wrestling's future when the People's Champion, the Rock, meets Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Meltzer got this one right too. Action, Sport. | Perfect vs. Big Bossman WWF Intercontinental Championship, if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'iwnerd_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_8',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-iwnerd_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); The Legion of Doom vs. Power & Glory, Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Mankind faces the Big Show. | Action, Sport, Shawn Michaels and Bret "Hit Man" Hart battle it out in an epic, hour long Iron Man Match with the WWE Championship on the line. Are you ready to read about wrestling? Stars: The Cena sucks chants were probably 20% of SoFi Stadium. The Fiend actually did one! 163 min Rey Mysterio kicked out of a frog splash from Dominik and it was such a great reaction. 65243. For a match that was billed under Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey from SmackDown, it certainly had fans on the edge of their seat and totally invested in the story its participants told. Though in the end, the match only amounted to a string of moves before giving way to the finish, and that is unfortunate because the talent was in place for something a lot more meaningful. The whole event was a gamble for Vince McMahon, and without it the WWE we know today may not have existed. Stars: | Dwayne Johnson, | A box-like-structure-assisted diving clothesline! | Every WWE Trademark Filing Of 2023. Buckle up for a trip down WWEs memory lane. 314 min Each night saw one match get awarded the highly coveted five-star rating the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match between The Usos and Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens on Night 1, and the Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER, Sheamus and Drew McIntyre on Night 2. 2022 Royal Rumble winner and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar has chosen to battle Roman Reigns in The Biggest WrestleMania Match of All-Time. A controversial WWE Hall of Famer is planned to appear on night two of the WWE Draft on WWE Raw. Logan Paul connected with a Knockout punch on Rollins, and fans really bit for the nearfall. The match was far from a clinic, but what it lacked technique it more than made up for in star power. | Author of Becoming All Elite: The Rise of AEW, which is available to purchase at the following link: A feud that centered around a sword and some tasteless jokes culminated with McIntyre kicking out of the End of Days, which WWE billed as the first time that had happened, and delivering a Claymore to (hopefully) put an end to the program. The match, elementary in some ways but still reflecting McAfee's enormous personality, saw the mainstream media star secure the win over Mr. McMahon's hand-picked protege with a rollup and handful of tights. Find out with this look back at the 2022 edition of The Showcase of the Immortals. John Cena, Two of the biggest superstars of all time The Rock and John Cena collide for the very first time ever at the grandest stage of them all. Demonic entities succumb to distraction in WWE. While the match wasnt perfect, between Belairs entrance, Asukas arm bar, and The Ests ability to transition said arm bar into a KOD, this was a four-star match any day of the week. Kevin Dunn Stars: Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. | Jey hit Zayn with a Helluva Kick of his own and told him in the corner that he should have never left the Bloodline, led by top guy Reigns. Director: Randy Savage, Limited by their own ability, and the inability to have interference due to the cage, the two had a less than entertaining match, but it was the first WrestleMania main event both on this list and chronologically to make it to the positives in star ratings. But a 1.5 rating? Jim Hellwig, Read about our, New Writer Brought In For Bray Wyatt As WWE Absence Continues, NFL Super Bowl Champion In Talks With The Miz Over WWE Appearance, Gunther Marries Former WWE NXT UK Star [Photo], Controversial WWE Hall Of Famer Planned For WWE Raw, Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs 1.5*, Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Kevin Owens 3.5*, Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville (No rating given at time of writing), Sheamus & Ridge Holland vs. Rhodes and Rollins are both incredible workers, and they appeared evenly matched. Robert Remus, Then, an abrupt finish that saw Reigns rake the eyes of his opponent, allowing him to escape an F-5 before delivering a spear for the win. Maybe Paul Triple H Levesques nod to all of the indie shows around WrestleMania 39 weekend, this was a classic spot fest in every sense of the word and ultimately delivered more than a few huge moments, from Chad Gable suplexing Brawn Strowman to Angelo Dawkins blowing up Brawn Strowman on the outside during his choo-choo charge. Ronda Rousey, The Nasty Boys w/ Jimmy Hart def. 240 min 100% 4 stars. Stars: Rhodes and Rollins capitalized on the emotion in the air and delivered a match that put an exclamation point on the former's homecoming. Director: Reigns attempted to cheat, using a low blow and a title to the face, but Lesnar continued to fight. | This match was just so gosh darn fun. 223 min There was a lot of biting, John Cena looked either rusty or just disinterested, and Austin Theory did his usual heel schtick that drew the wrong kind of heel heat for the 80,000 fans in attendance. Triple threat match between three rising superstars Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky See full summary, Director: It began during daylight, which dimmed down the impact of the openings ever so slightly, the match was long, but not overly long, and oh yeah, Balor had to be worked on for what felt like 10 minutes because he split his head open so bad he needed 14 staples to close the wound after the match. Therefore, his "surprise" return after six years wasn't all that shocking. Just a spectacular job. Sasha Banks claimed her first-ever WrestleMania win as she teamed with Naomi to win the Womens Tag Team Titles, and Roman Reigns became the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. | It was a great return for Rhodes, who appears poised for an instant push to the top of the company. Damage CTRL. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); Joe Anoa'i, Paul Levesque, Stars: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.. | | Final numbers will be available Monday as WrestleMania SmackDown was once again No. Kevin Dunn From Logan. Action, Sport, WWF Champion Randy Savage vs. Hulk Hogan, Intercontinental Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude, Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Congratulations on the record, Gunther; you certainly earned it. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); Today we will look back through the history, legendary performers, and WrestleMania moments as we look at all previous 35 main events ranked by Dave Meltzers star ratings. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The match sagged a bit in the middle, but it featured a strong finish. | "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Goldust See full summary, Director: A match contends for Match of the Year. Joe Anoa'i, McIntyre became the first WWE superstar to kick out of Corbin's End of Days finisher. From Logan Paul's in-ring debut to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's thrilling return, we'll recap everything here. Undertaker and Shawn Michaels deliver an epic clash for the ages. Debateable. Stars: Street Profits win the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match, Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus and Lita def. Kevin Dunn After losing a scintillating opener to younger brother Owen, Bret Hart See full summary, Director: Legacies will be defined, and legends will be born in part one of The ONLY WrestleMania Too Big for Just One Night. | Seth Rollins and Logan Paul both received grand entrances, with Rollins incorporating a music conductor while Paul descended from the rafters like Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 12. Roddy Piper, is a banger with a botch or something, like a weird sense of pacing or a reliance on tropes, that positions it just below must-see. The British Bulldogs, WWF Intercontinental Title: Randy Savage vs. Brutus See full summary, Stars: Unfortunately for them, the layout of the championship clash in Dallas would not allow that trend to continue. Why did Trish Stratus, Lita, and Becky Lynch wrestle Damage CTRL at WrestleMania 39 instead of running some sort of tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championships? Dwayne Johnson, TV-PG Tell us what you think about this feature. 305 min The Undertaker takes on Sycho Sid in a No Disqualification Match with the WWF Championship up for grabs. var pid = 'ca-pub-1639418823868474'; WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 1, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. advertised a stacked card with three potential main events. Bad Bunny stopped Dominik from using the chain, leading to the finish where Rey Mysterio won with a Frog Splash. Five matches got a 4.5 rating, including Savage vs. Steamboat from Wrestlemania III and Undertaker vs. CM Punk from Wrestlemania 29. Steve Austin, Plus, Kane See full summary, Director: Hulk Hogan, Jim Hellwig, Paul Levesque, Stars: Director: Sasha Banks now finally has a big WrestleMania victory under her belt. Action, Sport. There was a great spot when both teams struggled to their feet to face off after a hard-fought war, and fans fans lost their minds. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; Kevin Dunn Something's gotta give- The See full summary, Director: Hulk Hogan, Action, Sport, WWF Title: Sgt. 4/24/2023 12:40 AM PT. Sometimes that leads to epic encounters that stand the test of time. Shawn Michaels, It featured a fantastic intro and some solid chemistry from Rick Boogs and Shinsuke Nakamura early, while Jey and Jimmy Uso flashed their usual tag team chemistry. Randy Orton, TV-PG 14 WWF Superstars compete for the vacant WWF World Heavweight Championship in a one night tournament live from the Trump Plaza. Now granted, the match was far from bad, with Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler getting big boos and the team of Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez impressing the higher-up enough to earn a RAW number one contenders match and an eventual title shot against Becky Lynch and Lita Trish Stratus, but giving the win the MMA Horsewomen when they havent been seen since just feels like a missed opportunity to add some star power to the new Champs. Dino Bravo. Stars: Dave Meltzer Star Ratings - Wrestlemania 17 (X-Seven) - Chris Jericho vs. William Regal - WWF Intercontinental Championship Rating: 2 stars - The APA and Tazz vs. Val Venis, Bull Buchanan, and The Goodfather Rating: 0.5 stars - Raven vs. Kane vs. Big Show - WWF Hardcore Championship Rating: 1.75 stars Cagematch rating: 9.67. Was the match a technical masterclass? Daniel Bryan soared to the same heights as the depths to which the Fiend was buried. Shawn Michaels, Kevin Dunn First WWE World Heavyweight Champion Revealed? Was this match bad? It was a fitting send-off for opening night and a pleasantly surprising return for Austin after a 19-year layoff. Despite the iconic moment, the match itself was not very good. GOOD TO BE BACK. Anything below that is a different shade of sh*tty, from "That was pretty sh*tty" to "Christ what a piece of sh*t that was". It wasn't a bad match, as Rousey and Flair traded big blows and submission attempts. container.style.maxHeight = container.style.minHeight + 'px';
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