Top 3 matches from Night 1 of WrestleMania 39
Last night at WrestleMania, WWE redesigned the art of pro-wrestling. From unforgettable moments to 5-star classics, the show had everything to be phrased as an all-timer.
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Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn celebrating after their victory at WrestleMania last night (via - WWE)
The first night of WrestleMania 39 has been etched in history books. In what truly turned out as an epic time in wrestling, WWE knocked it out of the park. Amidst of a jampacked SoFi stadium, moments were created, legacies got redefined and superstars made their mark. Almost everything on the card delivered big time and superseded fan expectations.
As just mentioned, seven matches got contested on Saturday, out of which some emerged as the standouts. The following bouts ensured high-quality in-ring action alongside subtle storytelling. As previously hyped, these 3 showdowns grabbed the maximum crowd attention and resulted in some instant classics.
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#3) Logan Paul vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins
Being third in the chronological order, Logan Paul and Seth Rollins finally met inside the squared circle in an official capacity. As expected, both men lived up to their reputations of being two of the most naturally gifted athletes. During the initial phase, the YouTube sensation caused some serious problems for The Visionary. However, the match became even with each passing second.
Paul executed maneuvers like the Frog Splash and Buckshot Lariat. None of those came to fruition for The Maverick as Rollins refused to stay down. During the closing moments, that Prime mascot on ringside got disclosed as none other than KSI. Just when the man containing Titanium fist was about to drive The Architect through the commentary table, Rollins pulled KSI in harm’s way and saved himself.
Back in the ring, Logan Paul ate a devastating superkick from the 4-time World Champion. Logan’s attempt to outclass Rollins being perched on the top rope failed miserably. Momentarily after, the Drip God planted the Maverick with a Curb Stomp for the win.
#2) Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley – SmackDown Women’s Championship
Despite getting snubbed of a main-event spot, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley stole the damn show in Los Angeles. Coming to the base of a lackluster build, these women took the onus upon themselves to give fans something they’ll cherish for years to come. Right from the opening bell, Flair and Ripley were hellbent on inflicting unbearable beating to each other.
This turned out to be a highly physical affair until it lasted. Every maneuver felt a bit extra and right on money. Probably this was the most brutal women’s match ever happened in WrestleMania history. After going berserk for over 20 minutes, Rhea Ripley found a way to dethrone the queen.
Both women perched on the top rope during the closing moments. The Eradicator drove Flair’s skull into the steel ring post. As soon as Mami turned lights out on the 14-time Women’s Champion, The Queen became lifeless. Seconds later, the 26-year-old executed an Avalanche Riptide from the top rope to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion.
#1) The Usos vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn – Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were in pursuit of ending the historic 620-day+ tag title reign of The Usos. This match had huge ramifications as a result of The Bloodline implosion story with Sami Zayn. Zayn started the match with Jey Uso, with whom he shares a well-documented history. The festivities gained some pace soon enough as everyone began to showcase their arsenals across the ringside area.
One of the most jaw-dropping moments came when Sami Zayn planted Jey with a ring apron Brainbuster. Meanwhile, in the ring, Jimmy survived a Swanton Bomb from Kevin Owens. Also in the match, the Honorary Hab became the 1st person to kick out of the Usos’ 1-D finishing maneuver.
During the closing moments, Sami Zayn executed a trifecta of Helluva Kicks on Jey Uso to end their record-setting title reign. With this victory, the Canadian besties did the unthinkable and took down a significant part of The Bloodline to close out an epic night of sports entertainment. This was by far the greatest tag team story told by WWE in decades.
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- Triple H reveals why Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair was not booked in the main event of WrestleMania Night 1“What a story,”
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