by Michael Sidgwick. Dwayne Johnson, 30 Greatest British/Irish Guitarists of All Time, 30 Greatest American Guitarists of All Time, Top 10 Most Badass TV Characters of All Time. "He's from hell, so it's OK!" Eight matches got 4.25 stars, including the Savage-Warrior retirement match from Wrestlemania VII, the Ironman match from Wrestlemania XII, and Angle-Lesnar for the WWE Championship from Wrestlemania XIX. Although the biggest moment of the night was Vince McMahon returning to the ring to face Pat McAfee after the announcer had already seen off Austin Theory. Rhodes and Rollins are both incredible workers, and they appeared evenly matched. 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. Honestly, its impossible to know; maybe WWE really wanted to give Bayley and Stratus a moment in the ring instead of being on the outside as managers? Steve Borden, TV-14 223 min It was a fitting send-off for opening night and a pleasantly surprising return for Austin after a 19-year layoff. Stars: It was Paul's involvement, and his heel shtick that included disrespecting Eddie Guerrero in a match with one of the Hall of Famer's best friends, that really elevated the overall quality of the bout. The Hart Foundation vs. 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. Action, Sport, WWF Champion Randy Savage vs. Hulk Hogan, Intercontinental Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude, Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Five matches got a 4.5 rating, including Savage vs. Steamboat from Wrestlemania III and Undertaker vs. CM Punk from Wrestlemania 29. Are you ready to read about wrestling? 166 min 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. MATCH. The WWF went to the well with Hogan at WrestleMania one last time, and took a moment away from both Hart and Yoko. Dave Bautista, Chad Gable hit his patented rolling German Suplex and it elicited holy st chants. Kevin Dunn 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. pic.twitter.com/A8ClLlORPp. Randy Savage, [here are all of the five-starratings that he has ever given out]. Stars: A box-like-structure-assisted diving clothesline! Brock Lesnar defends his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, plus each match from the 4-hour extravaganza! | 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. CM Punk tries to stop the Undertaker's iconic WrestleMania streak. The actual main event was advertised as Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna. Blindfold Match. Stars: Kevin Dunn Shawn Michaels, Stars: Read our Privacy and Data Policy. Here are star ratings for every match that took place at this year's WrestleMania, followed by a closer look at the three best matches of the weekend. Slaughter vs. Hulk Hogan, WWF Intercontinental Title: Mr. How did you rate the matches? The final match up for debate from WrestleMania is Drew McIntyre vs. The two actually had a fairly decent match in all truth, but after some underhanded tactics by Mr. Fuji left Hart blinded Hogan came to ringside to help Hart, and Fuji issued a challenge to Hogan. | 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. Fans popped huge for Charlotte Flair kicking out of the Riptide. George Kittle looked like he had a fantastic time, sure, and its not like anyone, I dont know, tore their quad midway through the match and had to pull an on-the-fly audible in front of 80,000 fans, but jeez, this match was a one all day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Styles, Warlord w/ Slick. 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. So negative one plus positive two equals a one, right? Sasha Banks now finally has a big WrestleMania victory under her belt. Alright, depending on how you felt about the finish of this match, the rating could swing widely. Jim Hellwig. 240 min Shawn Michaels, #AndStill pic.twitter.com/V2iX4eEHe8. Showcasing his athleticism and charisma as a performer, McAfree grabbed hold of the WWE Universe's attention and did not let go for the entirety of his battle with Austin Theory. Papa Shango was supposed to interfere in the match and break up the pin after Hogan hit his leg drop on Sid. | Kevin Dunn 232 min Rousey tried to get the ref's attention, and Flair delivered a big boot and the pin for the victory. The Usos Undisputed Tag Team Titles *****, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya & Shotzi vs. Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan vs. Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green WrestleMania Showcase ** 1/2, Gunther vs. Sheamus vs.Drew McIntyre Intercontinental Title *****, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka Raw Womens Title ***3/4, Edge vs. Finn Balor (Hell In A Cell) ***3/4, Roman Reignsvs. Cody Rhodes Undisputed WWE Universal Title ****1/2. | This had the potential to be a tremendous opening match for WrestleMania. Undertaker and Shawn Michaels deliver an epic clash for the ages. Diesel battles Shawn Michaels for WWF Championship while former gridiron great Lawrence Taylor squares off against Bam Bam Bigelow. In the weeks leading into WrestleMania, we saw the eight women involved in Sunday's Fatal 4-Way for the Women's Tag Team Championships deliver some strong in-ring content on both Raw and SmackDown. The crowd exploded again after the match as Austin celebrated in the ring. Rhodes went over, Rollins still looked damn good in defeat, and WWE had another tremendous match on its hands. is an amazing, mind-blowing or incredibly productive/momentous match that isn't quite on the immortal level. A controversial WWE Hall of Famer is planned to appear on night two of the WWE Draft on WWE Raw. Director: This was a weird match. An ugly encounter that exposed Omos while leaving fans questioning what Lashley did to take on such a challenge, it was mercifully quick and saw The All-Mighty pick up the win after a pair of spears. | 0% 3 stars. Anything minus more likely than not involves The Fiend. Director: If this match was solely The Miz versus Shane McMahon, this match would have topped out as a zero and may have actually dipped into the negative star range, depending on how WWE was able to deal with Shane-O-Macs torn quad. | Though many speculated it would be Jake Paul, the Prime mascot turned out to be KSI. Stars: | 234 min Tell us what you think about this feature. Brock Lesnar, The pattern of low rated Hogan matches continues here. var ffid = 1; Roddy Piper, If youve watched a Reigns title defense at any point in the last half year or so, this was like a greatest hits of those matches, but even if the finish of the WrestleMania 39 main event was a bit of a letdown, the match as a whole was a success. Hulk Hogan, Goodness, that feels a bit high, right? Between the storytelling, the finish, and the in-ring effort, this was a five-star masterclass that should be played at the PC for every class of female recruits. Haku & The Barbarian w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. After months of feuding in the ring, on social media, and as part of the media circuit, this match delivered in a big way. Andr Ren Roussimoff, John Layfield, Triple H puts his Heavyweight Championship on the line in a Triple Threat Match against Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels. 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. Kurt Angle, With that being said, the Grandest Stage of Them All should be the site of the greatest performances in wrestling. Legacies will be defined, and legends will be born in part one of The ONLY WrestleMania Too Big for Just One Night. Natalya and Shayna Baszler, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan, Queen Zelina and Carmella were all game to deliver something a bit more special. Sid Eudy, TV-PG Paul Orndorff, TV-14 CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Are you ready to read about wrestling? Buckle up for a trip down WWEs memory lane. Once again, Pat McAfee made a surprise appearance, and once again, Michael Cole seemed legitimately caught off guard by it. That said, there wasn't much chemistry or cohesion in this one. Widely recognized as one of the most breathtaking matches of all time, the Legend who is 16-0 at WrestleMania takes on the Icon known as Mr. WrestleMania. Stars: Dominik and Rey Mysterio provided a few athletic highlights, but they never really generated any momentum. | Rhodes outlasted Rollins, winning with a Bionic Elbow and a third Cross Rhodes. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Dunn Dave Bautista, | With that, here's a review of Night 1 of WrestleMania 39. Damage CTRL. | Every WWE & AEW Dave Meltzer Star Rating Of 2022. Dave Bautista, Two of the best wrestlers of their generation, their clash was a dream match of sorts for die-hard wrestling fans all-too-appreciative of their accomplishments. If GUNTHER, Sheamus, and McIntyre turned in the hardest-hitting affair of the night, Asuka-Bianca Belair was a strong contender for the number two spot, as the Empress of Tomorrow and The EST of WWE joined forces to capture fan attention from their fantastic entrances and kept it until the final bell thanks to some great in-ring efforts. 3-0 at #WrestleMania!#AndStill pic.twitter.com/kWBZF33HKs. Superstars of RAW and Smackdown fight on the grandest stage of them all, 'WrestleMania'; in order to show, who is the best. Paul Levesque, . Rousey switched between strikes and attempts to lock in her patented armbarand Rousey worked a far cleaner match than she has at times in the past. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); In particular, the TLC. The match was far from a clinic, but what it lacked technique it more than made up for in star power. In the main event, Stone Cold Steve Austin ended up competing in his first match in 19 years. Shane McMahon, TV-14 Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Womens Championship narrowly missed out on the perfect star rating. The first good, noteworthy match on the show. Of course, there are those who will denounce the style of match they had, claiming it made a mockery out of professional wrestling and that everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. 314 min WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 1 Results on April 1, 2023 Austin Theory def. Given the quality of its predecessors, it was going to be difficult for the SmackDown Women's Championship Match between Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey to live up to the bar set by Rhodes vs. Rollins and Belair vs. Lynch, but it certainly tried. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; WWE. Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs (SmackDown Tag Team Championships). Randy Orton, | Therefore, his "surprise" return after six years wasn't all that shocking. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; The Rock defends the Intercontinental See full summary, Director: Shawn Michaels, Brock Lesnar, Bad Bunny stopped Dominik from using the chain, leading to the finish where Rey Mysterio won with a Frog Splash. There was an unbelievable Tower of Doom spot that received well-deserved this is awesome chants. Night one saw Bianca Belair finally earn retribution over Becky Lynch for her surprise SummerSlam defeat by pinning Big Time Becks to claim the Raw Womens Championship. Mark Calaway, Meanwhile, Tripe H faces the See full summary, Director: Largely yes, between the spanking spot, the Bad Bunny spot, and the entrances, this match delivered in a big way, but what it didnt provide was a definitive ending, as this felt like match one in a larger program. 5.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews. Dave Meltzer Star Ratings - Wrestlemania 7 (VII) - The Rockers vs. Barbarian and Haku Rating: 3.5 stars - Kerry Von Erich vs. Dino Bravo Rating: 0.75 stars - British Bulldog vs. Warlord Rating: 2.5 stars - The Hart Foundation vs. Cagematch rating: 9.67. Lesser-skilled workers than Zayn, and anyone but a consummate showman like Knoxville, would have folded in spectacular fashion. Mark Calaway, John Cenas entrance incorporated Make-A-Wish kids, and while it may not have been his best entrance, it was certainly his most wholesome. More. According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, the finish of the match was changed after the injury. . | Sometimes that leads to epic encounters that stand the test of time. John Cena, WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 1, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. advertised a stacked card with three potential main events. Plus, Kane See full summary, Director: He then hit a Future Shock DDT and the Claymore to end it. 275 min Congratulations to Gunther and his lovely bride after tying the knot over the weekend! window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); On a card loaded with dense offerings, this match was a ton of fun, even if it would have potentially benefited from being booked later in the night to serve as a fast-paced palate cleanser. A definitive #WrestleMania victory for @EdgeRatedR inside Hell in a Cell against Demon @FinnBalor! 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.. 161 min John Cena Street Profits win the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match Seth Rollins def. is a banger. The match was far from a clinic, but what it lacked technique it more than made up for in star power. The action got off to a fast start too, with Lynch looking to put Belair away early with a flurry of offense. John Cena, TV-PG The purpose of Cageside Community Star Ratings is for the readers to assign star ratings to every single match on a given WWE pay-per-view event. Before the match, a video package showcased Seth Rollins' return to WrestleMania. | Action, Sport, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns battle in a Universal Championship Match. Paul Levesque, Logan Paul Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus and. What a match! | While Lynch didn't take full control early, she managed to keep Belair in check every time the challenger took momentum. Action, Sport, WWF Title: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant, WWF Intercontinental Title: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis, The Hart Foundation and Danny Davis vs. To his credit, Meltzer gave this match a perfect five-star rating, and based on the reactions online and in the arena, that rating is perfectly apt. Expect More. Matches that have the same star rating will be listed in chronological order. The Usos def. | 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. Kevin Dunn Both women came out looking strong, and it felt the entire time that it could go either way. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, | Author of Becoming All Elite: The Rise of AEW, which is available to purchase at the following link: Stars: | @FightOwensFight and @SamiZayn have climbed to the top of the WWE Tag Team Mountain at #WrestleMania!#AndNew pic.twitter.com/4753gAQMr3. Mark Calaway, is worthy of headlining any pay-per-view. | The biggest takeaway was Damian Priest's involvement and the partnership he forged with Edge, who caught a distracted Styles with a midair spear for the win. | Lil Uzi Vert played The Usos out and Im sure half of the Internet Wrestling Community called the police thinking he broke into WrestleMania 39. 201 min Randy Savage, 0% Get top deals, latest trends, and more. Yokozuna, Take Our Quiz To Find Out, Which Current Female WWE Superstar Are You? Mark Calaway, For what it was, though, it delivered. Best 450 in the biz. Fans chanted this is awesome as Logan Paul delivered in another big-time match, this time keeping up with all-world top star Seth Rollins. Read reviews and buy WWE: Wrestlemania 39 (DVD)(2023) at Target. Steve Austin, By the end, it truly felt like Belair had overcome the odds, and the crowd erupted in ovation. Ex-WWE Writer WWE Planned A Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville Kaitlyn Is Interested In Working With Becky Lynch, Mercedes Mone, & More On WWEs Employees Being Ordered To Return To The Office, Alicia Fox Quietly Confirms Departure From WWE. Bret Hart, var container = document.getElementById(slotId); Hulk Hogan, The entrance ramp really made the superstars feel like they are larger than life. Director: Final numbers will be available Monday as WrestleMania SmackDown was once again No. Action, Sport, WWF Champion Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage, WWF IC Champion Roddy Piper vs. Bret Hart, WWF Tag Team Champions Money Inc. vs. Add Inside The Ropes to your Google News feed >. Stars: | Dave Bautista, Dominik and Rey Mysterio. Hogan was never a wizard between the ropes, and Andre was already limited greatly by his size and health issues. Kevin Dunn WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero defends against Kurt Angle. Paul Levesque, The final stretch was great and had the intensity one would have hoped for from the start. | Wrestlemania X-7 is often quoted by fans and critics alike as the greatest entry of all time. 100% 4 stars. This was a weird match. Once the pomp and circumstance of his entrance was over, Rhodes proceeded to deliver another Match of the Year candidate against a guy in Rollins who has been the steady workhorse for the company since his initial main event push back in 2015. | Every AEW Trademark Filing Of 2023. John Cena, 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. 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. The duo of @PatMcAfeeShow & @gkittle46 just took down @mikethemiz at #WrestleMania!!! Daniel Bryan soared to the same heights as the depths to which the Fiend was buried. 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. Stars: Perfect vs. Bayley received huge heat for mocking the Hardy Boyz while trolling Lita. Duke Blue Devils. Perhaps fans were a little exhausted following the two previous matches. The Nasty Boys, Retirement Match: Randy See full summary, Stars: Logan Paul connected with a Knockout punch on Rollins, and fans really bit for the nearfall. Heres Dave Meltzers star ratings for Night 1 of WrestleMania 39: Heres Meltzers star ratings for Night 2 of WrestleMania 39: You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. That is the best way to describe the battle between Drew McIntyre and Happy Corbin that took to the squared circle second Saturday. No, but frankly, what match is? Hulk Hogan, Triple threat match between three rising superstars Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky See full summary, Director: There was nothing to the match outside of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods that was WrestleMania-worthy. It was the coolest thing he's ever done, and the fans still resented it because that infernal red light returned months after everybody, even Vince, realised it was awful. Fortunately, Snoop Dogg thought quickly on his feet, and after punching the A-Lister multiple times in the face, he hit him with a Peoples Elbow to secure the pin. I write about men in tights and the money they make for men in suits. @AngeloDawkins & @MontezFordWWE are victorious in the Men's #WrestleMania Showcase Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match! Steve Austin, TV-14 The rest of the action was standard fare, though that is hardly a bad thing.
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