Wrestle Review: WrestleMania 34

The Curse of New Orleans

Charlotte vs Asuka inevitably came down to who could stop whom first

For the Smackdown Women's Championship: Charlotte (c) vs. Asuka

What is it with streaks and New Orleans? WWE in it's bid to outdo their folly last year of ending Charlotte's PPV win streak just before WrestleMania, ended up giving the Queen a rather meaningless win against the first Royal Rumble winner and undefeated Asuka.

It was a boneheaded decision coupled with Asuka's tearful hug with Charlotte when she should have actually knocked her head off. Regardless as mentioned before, this match was wildly different from the previous. If the opener was a slick Hollywood thriller then this was a prestige drama, the kind that unfortunately wins an Oscar.

Charlotte and Asuka fought in a counter based special that had all the makings for match of the night, if it weren't for the ensuing result and how it came about. Charlotte's one-handed victory seems brave, but is one in direct conflict with her character, abilities and more importantly is not needed. Asuka could have reigned for long and put over a young up and comer, we must now hope her path in the future takes an interesting turn.

Charlotte makes Asuka tap out to RETAIN the WWE Smackdown's Women's Championship

Rating:

3 out of 5 stars