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WrestleMania is the grandest time of the year for all fans. The WWE Universe is treated to the biggest matches the company has to offer.
But every now and then, you get matches like Elias vs. King Corbin, or King Kong Bundy vs. Hill Billy Jim in a match that features them tagging with much smaller wrestlers. These lackluster bouts detract from the glory that typically surrounds a WrestleMania clash.
This year's card seems just as exciting as any other. Fans will surely be treated to some of the best matches they'll see all year.
With all the hype and anticipation surrounding certain matches, they must go off without a hitch. We've seen flawless classics from The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, and many more legends of the industry over the years.
What happens when a match is just almost perfect, though?
There have been plenty of bouts in the history of 'Mania that sit on the cusp of being all-time classics. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, something went sideways.
Here, we take a look at some of the great WrestleMania matches throughout the years that had bizarre endings.
#5 The botched ending to WrestleMania 35
The end of WrestleMania 35 will always be memorable. This historic night saw one of the most anticipated main events for many reasons. It also ended with Becky Lynch hoisting up her dual-titles.
This match will always be remembered for all the right reasons. It was the first-ever all-women's main event in 'Mania history. It also saw a triple threat among three of the biggest superstars the company had to offer.
What makes the ending so bizarre?
First off, there's the glaring fact that the ending was seemingly botched. It all came to a head when Lynch attempted to pin Ronda Rousey with a crucifix pin. When fans took a closer look, they noticed that Rousey didn't quite have her shoulders on the mat.
This would mean Lynch never truly won the match, and it also just didn't make sense from a storyline perspective. Given how much heat this feud had and Rousey going away after WrestleMania, The Man should've submitted Ronda clean in the middle of the ring.
The moment was great, but it could've been better with a cleaner ending.
#4 Lesnar spikes himself at WrestleMania 19
WrestleMania is a memorable event for many reasons, one of those being the fantastic match between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar. The match saw a true passing of the torch moment when Angle put over the rising star for the WWE Championship.
It was a brilliant bout. The two wrestling machines put on a clinic of stiff suplexes and great back and forth action. It truly seemed like either man could win, but Lesnar was officially crowned the next big thing in the end.
As great as the match was, its legacy will forever be tainted. No one can truly reminisce about this match without thinking of the scary botch that happened towards the bout's tail-end.
Everything seemed done and dusted. Lesnar could've put away Angle with the F-5, but he suddenly looked over towards the ring post. The Beast then attempted the high-flying Shooting Star Press.
If landed, the moment would've been remembered for all the right reasons. Sadly, Lesnar landed on his head and neck, giving himself a severe concussion. The match was hastily finished, with Lesnar finally putting Kurt away with the F-5. A weird and brutal end to an otherwise great WrestleMania match.
#3 The WrestleMania blow-off between Mickie James and Trish Stratus
At WrestleMania 22, Mickie James and Trish Stratus were set to blow off an era-defining rivalry. The two women's wrestling icons had a feud that would define their careers. It was also seen as the biggest women's match in 'Mania history at the time.
The two superstars set out to make a name for themselves at 'Mania 22. They were meant to end their feud gloriously in a match that would put women's wrestling on the map. In large part, they accomplished the great match part.
Despite the bout's greatness, it'll always be remembered for the odd way it ended. It was so bizarre that it basically overshadowed the entire match.
James reversed a back suplex during the match's final stretch by grabbing Stratus down south. Mickie then went onto make, let's say, a lewd gesture with her hand and mouth. She then botched a Stratisfaction onto Trish before finally putting her away with the Chick Kick.
The ending is so weird that WWE has edited out much of the original finish from their video archive. It's too bad for all involved that history doesn't forget so easily.
#2 Warrior sort of beats Hogan at WrestleMania 6
WrestleMania 6 saw the iconic clash between two legends of the industry. Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior fought over the Intercontinental and WWE Championships in a match that would define WWE. The two superstars met in a situation that pitted unstoppable force and immovable objects.
This match was not a wrestling clinic by any means. It simply didn't have to be, and was a product of putting two of the biggest stars in the industry in one ring and watching the fans go crazy. Much like Hogan vs. Andrea at Mania 3, this match will stand the test of time for generations.
As simple as the match was, it wasn't without its flaws. There's one thing that is immediately glaring about this bout, and that's how it ended.
After minutes of exchanging finishers and "hulking up," the end came when Warrior put away Hogan with a splash. The moment was meant to crown Warrior as the next flag carrier.
Some of this was completely undermined when Hogan lifted his shoulders as soon as the three-count hit. Instead of a decisive victory in such an important match, fans were left wondering if Hogan lost as he rode out into the night.
#1 Triple H undoes Booker T at WrestleMania
This WrestleMania match saw Booker T get his first real shot in the spotlight. The build showcased Booker as an underdog who overcame his past to pave the way to a brighter future.
The only thing standing in Booker's way was the dastardly Triple H. Hunter constantly threw Booker's past in his face. He even infamously stated that "people like" Booker were never meant to be world champions.
From there, the build got a bit problematic. Some saw this as Triple H putting Booker down because of his race. It would've been fine if Booker could overcome the odds and walk out of WrestleMania as the new champion. This did not come to pass, however.
The two put on a great WrestleMania quality match, but backbooking would completely undo this at the end of the bout.
It concluded when Triple H hit the pedigree and, for reasons still unknown, took 30 seconds to pin and beat Booker. It was seen as a burial for Booker, and it took him years to find himself back in the main event picture.
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