10. Apollo Crews Proves Them Wrong
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 2: Nigerian Drum Fight for the WWE Intercontinental Championship - Big E (c.) vs. Apollo Crews
It was a significant moment to see two African American wrestlers compete for one of the most prestigious championships in wrestling history. Although this was a quick match, they laid it all on the line and took advantage of every minute they had. They made every weapon introduced feel essential and added to the importance of the match. Big E has just scratched the surface of what he could do as a singles star. Crews has had so many ups and downs, and he finally found his strive. And with the addition of Dabba-Kato, he has a whole new layer to his character. Getting a spotlight this big at WrestleMania is so historical, and adding the violence, creates one great WrestleMania moment.
9. Fight Forever
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 2: Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens on the biggest show of the year, one on one, it seemed too good to be true. Usually, some matches in a show this big could get lost in the shuffle, and with a celebrity involved, it might not live up to the hype. But watching the energy coming about these two during their entrances, fans could tell they were going to make magic. And like their matches before, these two were not holding back. Knowing the history of these two, they must be proud to deliver a show-stealing performance like that. Of course, Logan Paul getting stunned by Owens was a great use of a celebrity, allowing the two bitter rivals to give it all in that match.
8. The Swiss Cyborg Finally Rises Again
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 1: Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins
This match was one of those feel-good moments where it felt great to have this happen in front of a crowd. For years, Cesaro had ups and downs in the singles division where it seemed like he would only be a decorated tag team wrestler for the rest of his career. But in February, on an episode of Talking Smack, Cesaro gave the most heartfelt authentic promo the world has seen of him in years. This promo opened the door and gave fans hope in seeing Cesaro in a big match at Wrestlemania. Then came Seth Rollins, the man who has done it all at Wrestlemania, creating another Wrestlemania moment with his buddy. This fast-paced contest hit in all cylinders, both men hitting all their greatest hits and more. It was great to see Cesaro receive an overdue singles win and hit the UFO in the grandest stage of them all.
7. La Chingona Era Begins
WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver, Night 1: WWE NXT Women's Championship Match - Io Shirai (c.) vs. Raquel Gonzalez
When Raquel Gonzalaz made her comeback at NXT Takeover: Portland over a year ago, with that new look and attitude, it was only a matter of time before she captured the NXT Women’s championship. This match’s build was perfect, making Gonzalez the new resident badass of NXT and Io Shirai running through the competition wanting a brand new challenge. These two facing each other was bound to happen and where else but the biggest Takeover ever. Shirai’s crazy high flying ability was not enough for the brute force of Gonzalez. NXT holds the claim of having the best women’s division on the planet and having these two women main event a Takeover shows why they claim that spot. Ending the night with the badass Latina Raquel Gonzalez with her hand raised high is the start of a new era where fans will see so many excellent performers step up.
6. The Stallion Meets The Brogue
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 2: WWE United States Championship Match - Riddle (c.) vs. Sheamus
In a recent episode of “WWE Day Of,” Sheamus named himself the ThunderDome Era’s best performer, and this match proved that statement to be true. Since coming to the RAW brand, every match he has reminds the world how great Sheamus is. He and Riddle pulled out all the stops in this match, pulling out moves we’ve never seen of the two. A style of wrestling hardly seen in WrestleMania, there was so much hard-hitting action that was seen earlier in the week with Tomasso Ciampa vs. WALTER. Although he lost, this was Riddle’s first WrestleMania. He proved that he deserved to show this big. And taking that devastating Brogue Kick at the end made a WrestleMania moment that no one will ever forget.
5. San Benito, nuevo campeón de la gente.
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 1: Bad Bunny & Damian Priest vs. The Miz & John Morrison
When celebrities enter the squared circle, they tend to receive a lot of flack from the fans. Bad Bunny should never receive hate for what he brought to the wrestling business after his performance. Fans who don’t watch wrestling or haven’t watched in years had their eyes on this WrestleMania because of global artist Bad Bunny. He has been a fan his whole life and gave 110% in his four-month run for this match. Those close-minded may think he took someone’s spot at WrestleMania, but in reality, he gave three deserving spots to The Miz, John Morrison, and Damian Priest. When he hit the “Bunny Destroyer,” he really shut the mouths of many haters who disagreed with his presence in WWE. Unlike other special attraction matches, this match will be replayed for Bad Bunny’s show-stealing effort.
4. We Must Acknowledge Him
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 2: WWE Universal Championship Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns (c.) vs. Edge
The match’s outcome might have stirred some controversy, but there is no doubt that Roman Reigns has been on another level since his return. Each participant in this match played their role perfectly. Daniel Bryan, who’s teased that he does not have many Wrestlemania moments left, proved he would do anything to stop the other two from winning the match as he did in 2014. Edge knows that the comeback tour is over and that it is time to be the Rated-R Superstar once again and do whatever it takes to win the title back. As stated before, Reigns have been on another level. This new version of him is unstoppable. Keeping Roman Reigns as the WWE Universal Champion makes every challenger exciting. Who will dethrone the Tribal Chief?
3. The Undisputed Era Explodes
WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver, Night 2: Unsanctioned Match - Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly
There was no way this match was not going to be anything but ugly. Two wrestlers with so much history outside of NXT as rivals, it was no surprise they were going to go all out. When a rivalry gets this big, fans are in for a long match (as per usual in NXT.) This fantastic story of two former brothers once closer than ever now could not stomach to see the other stand. Near fall after near fall, the violence increased by the minute. Just when you think it was over, these two kicked out of everything imaginable, chains, and the stage itself. These two did not stop. But it was Kyle O’Reilly who put an end to the man, destroying the thing that brought them together. Seeing O’Reilly finally get a big win is exciting to see where he goes from here when NXT moves to Tuesdays.
2. Psycho Killer Is Back But Wasn't Enough for the Ring General
WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver, Night 1: WWE NXT United Kingdom Championship Match - WALTER (c.) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
2020 may not have been the year for the former NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa, but after the first night of NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver, he reminded the world that he’s not one to forget about. On the other hand, pandemic or not, there’s a reason why WALTER has been NXT UK champion for over 700 days. This match set the theme of what the weekend would look like. This match had hard-hitting, non-stop action. The chop on the announce table alone keeps this match on the top of the list for years to come. It is exciting to see where Ciampa goes from here. Even with a loss like that, it is great to see the psycho killer back. The biggest question coming out of this - "Is anyone ever going to beat WALTER?"
1. The Whip Heard Around The World
WWE WrestleMania 37, Night 1: WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Match - Sasha Banks (c.) vs. Bianca Belair
With the look on these two women’s faces before the start of the match, the world knew this match would be great. Within one year, Bianca Belair made her main roster debut in front of the crowd-less performance center at WrestleMania. A year later, she worked her butt off to make it to the main event of WrestleMania the next year. Let’s not forget about Sasha Banks, who is at the forefront of women’s wrestling today. Both women played their roles perfectly, The Boss showing the world how great of an antagonist she is, the decorated wrestler who believed Belair was not ready to beat her. Belair backed up her "EST" nickname showing off her strength and speed. The back and forth contest had the world on the edge of their seats. Once the whip heard around the world happened, it was the feel-good moment that the wrestling world needed after more than a year in the pandemic era.
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This is a great list!! I think the one change I would make is to have the Triple Threat as Number 1 but largely in agreement!