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WWE WrestleMania 34 took place on April 8 at the Mercedes-Benz Super-dome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event saw title changes, unexpected returns, John Cena getting squashed, and a few moments one could never imagine in a thousand years. The night witnessed huge twists and turns, with some jaw-dropping moments wowing the WWE Universe.
The annual flagship show of WWE is the perfect platform for up and coming performers to showcase their talent and make a name for themselves in front of thousands of people. WrestleMania 34 saw a few special performances which completely stood out and would be remembered for quite some time.
Here are five wrestlers who succeeded in making a mark at the grandest stage of them all.
#5 NXT Women's Division
At WrestleMania 34, WWE organized The WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal which saw female superstars from Raw, SmackDown and NXT battling it out to make a name for themselves at the grandest stage.
The Battle Royal had fans complaining about who should have won the match. Becky Lynch got eliminated quite early, and Sasha Banks and Bayley did not get enough time to fuel their rivalry.
But the moment that stood out during the contest was the presence of NXT performers who gave their all to make a name for themselves at the grandest stage.There were six wrestlers from NXT each representing a different country, and the WWE Universe was quick to notice their dominance, and thus, loud "NXT" chants took over her the entire stadium.
None of the NXT performers could manage to remain in the last five, but their presence was enough to get the fans cheer for them. NXT has always been the favorite of the WWE Universe, and the amped-up crowd didn't disappoint and cheered for the great representation of the developmental territory.
#4 Seth Rollins
After a 65-minute performance defeating Roman Reigns and John Cena, Seth Rollins quickly transcended as the top babyface of Monday Night Raw. At WrestleMania 34, Rollins beat Finn Balor and The Miz to win his Intercontinental Championship and completed his WWE Grand Slam.
The Kingslayer was the favorite to win the title at the grandest stage, and he backed up the claim when he pinned The Miz after a stomp to the head.
Miz and Balor had some believable near-falls which kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, but Rollins completely stole the thunder by putting up a clinic and having a huge WrestleMania moment in front of 70,000 fans.
Seth Rollins has been on a roll since the beginning of the year, and his title win at 'The Show of Shows' only indicate how bright his future is in WWE.
#3 Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair retained her SmackDown Women's Championship in what was arguably the best match of the event. Charlotte vs Asuka was a highly anticipated match, and the two lived up to the hype.
The Queen ended Asuka's undefeated streak of 267 wins amassed over two and a half years and put her heart and soul into a contest that can be considered one of the greatest WrestleMania matches of all time.
Charlotte proved her dominance as she made The Empress tap out to the Figure-8 Leg Lock, a moment that many in the WWE Universe had never expected.
Charlotte has shown time and again why she's the best female wrestler in all of WWE, and her breaking Asuka's streak is a living testament to the fact.
#2 Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman's entry into the tag-team division came as a big surprise when he became the #1 contender for the Raw Tag-team Championships. At WrestleMania 34, The Monster among Men teamed up with a 10-year old Nicholas to go head to head with The Bar.
Strowman single-handedly defeated two technically gifted performers in Sheamus and Cesaro. A perfect blend of strength and agility, he wasted no time in laying The Bar to waste and pinning Cesaro to become the new Tag-team champion, which received a thunderous ovation from the crowd.
The victory marked Strowman's first title win in WWE, which is equally shocking considering his run for the past two years has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Braun Strowman is already a fan-favorite wrestler, and after relinquishing the tag-team titles on the Raw after WrestleMania, WWE is sure to provide him with a solid main-event push. Maybe he can be the one to dethrone Brock Lesnar and win the Universal Championship, who knows?
#1 Ronda Rousey
UFC and WWE are two different worlds. Nobody expected Ronda Rousey's transition would be as fluid and easy as her performance in her first WWE match.
From arm-bars to body slams, Rousey impressed everyone with her moves and proved that her signing was perhaps the best decision the company has made for the Women's division.
The highlight of the match was Rousey's standoff with Triple H. She made The King of Kings look like a punching bag and even lifted him with no trouble.
The "Baddest woman on the planet" received loud pops from the crowd, and it looks like the WWE Universe has welcomed her with open arms.
Ronda Rousey is a great find for WWE, and with Women's Revolution reaching new heights every day, WWE should capitalize on the opportunity and book her as a main-event attraction.
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