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The final night of WrestleMania 37 capped off a week of fantastic matches. With live fans finally back in attendance, Mania's atmosphere finally felt like it should. The crowd was electric for both nights as superstars went out to put on a show in front of the first audience they've seen in over a year.
The wrestlers didn't disappoint. They soaked in the fans' roar to help produce some of the best bouts WWE has seen all year. It was truly a weekend to remember.
The night was filled with memorable moments. Plenty of bouts delivered as fans expected, and others surpassed many of the WWE Universe's wildest expectations.
This card consisted of some of the best pure wrestling you'll see, some knock-down brawls, and some unexpected twists. It was a typically diverse WrestleMania show with something for every fan type.
Of course, some bouts are bound to be better than others. Night One has already been given the star rating treatment. Now let's take a look at what Night Two had to offer in match quality!
#7. The bizarre saga of The Fiend continues at WrestleMania
WrestleMania kicked off with the anticipated in-ring return of The Fiend. Bray Wyatt clashed with his long-time nemesis Randy Orton in a bout that was more of a spectacle than a match.
Things started weirdly enough when The Fiend morphed from his burnt and broken self into The Fiend of old. Wyatt then made an epic entrance, appearing out of a giant jack-in-the-box.
All seemed to be going well. Then the match kept going and going. It was clear that this wasn't going to be a night where The Fiend dominated his opponent.
The bout continued with some pretty basic action. The two went back and forth, the best bits coming where The Fiend would simply no-sell Randy's offense. Everything was going okay, just okay. That was until Orton picked up the win after Alexa Bliss distracted Wyatt while dressed as a witch lady.
There was a lot that was not right with this match. The Fiend losing to Orton in his return match wasn't ideal for the fans. Action between the two was underwhelming. Then the spooky antics are getting tiring. Not a great way to start WrestleMania.
Star Rating: 1/5
#6. A standard women's tag match takes place at WrestleMania
This WrestleMania bout saw the WWE Women's Tag Team titles defended as Nia and Shayna took on Natalya and Tamina. The two teams went back and forth for a bit until Shayna put Natalya away with the Kirifuda Clutch off the blind tag.
These four women put on a match that can best be described as fine. Natalya and Tamina didn't seem to be received well by the fans in attendance, and it's hard to blame them. The affair's dynamic was strange because it was hard to tell who the fans should be cheering for.
It's a shame that this match was so hard to get into. There were some great moments, like Shayna kneeing Natalya with a nasty thud.
These moments couldn't save this match. It felt like it should've been on RAW instead of the biggest show of the year. Even Tamina's "big moment" of her slamming Nia was met with apathy. Overall, a dull encounter.
Star Rating: 2.5/5
#5. Owens and Zayn get their much deserved WrestleMania clash
Finally, a match that felt like it belonged on WrestleMania. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn added another chapter to their historical rivalry by clashing at the showcase of the immortals.
Zayn and Owens put on arguably the best match of the night. The duo put on a condensed version of some of their past encounters. Every move felt real as it was clear the chemistry between the two superstars hasn't faded a bit.
The action was intense from the start. It seriously felt like the two didn't relent the entire match. Truly, these two could fight forever.
Everything Owens and Zayn threw at each other looked stiff. From brainbusters on the outside to a teased packaged piledriver, this match was simply an insight into the two's past.
One of the only downsides to this bout was that it was too short. If the two were given more time, they would've certainly put on a WrestleMania classic.
Star Rating: 4/5
#4. An intense clash for the U.S. title at WrestleMania
At WrestleMania 37 Night Two, Matt Riddle and Sheamus clashed over the United States Championship. Much like the Zayn and Owens match, these two put on a bout that could be described as a peek into their battles of the past.
These two superstars have great chemistry together. It was reported a few months ago that powers backstage were pleased with a Riddle and Sheamus match that took place on RAW. This made it clear why this match had to happen at WrestleMania.
When these two fight, there's a guarantee it'll be filled with stiff strikes and slams. Both superstars went back and forth for a solid few minutes of action.
The match did have some noticeable botches. The most glaring came when Sheamus tried to hit Riddle with a top rope White Noise but couldn't find his balance. Despite this, the match was fun and ended when Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick on an upside-down Riddle, who had been attempting a flying maneuver.
Star rating: 3.5/5
#3. WrestleMania has its first Nigerian Drum Fight
WrestleMania saw its first Nigerian Drum Fight. In actuality, this was a no DQ match between Big E and Apollo as they fought for the Intercontinental title.
The two stars put on a serviceable brawl, with both showing great fire. Apollo has been showcasing some great character work lately, as seen in this match.
A few things hampered the clash between these two. The goofy stipulation was rendered useless as the match went on. Big E and Apollo also weren't given enough time to explore the space and really get into it.
The ending didn't help matters. RAW Underground star Dabba-Kato appeared to help Apollo win the match. This left fans watching WrestleMania scratching their heads, especially since they tried to play it off like we hadn't seen him before.
All of this led to a deflating ending. It was an average scrap. The two could've put on a better match, but they were left handcuffed by time and odd booking decisions.
Star Rating: 3/5
#2. A top star is cemented at WrestleMania Night Two
Rhea Ripley cemented herself at the top of the women's division at WrestleMania. The Nightmare took on Asuka in a well-done match that was somewhat undone by an apathetic crowd. Still, the two stars put on a match worthy of the biggest show of the year.
Asuka put the boots on Ripley in the early goings of the match. The Empress of Tomorrow showed real intensity as she tried to chop down the much larger Ripley. Everything was going well for Asuka until Rhea managed to regain control of the bout.
Ripley played a great heel foil to Asuka's babyface fire. She showcased her brute strength and power by constantly keeping Asuka down. All while smacking the champ about in the nastiest way possible.
With Rhea and Bianca both winning, it felt like shades of WrestleMania 21. Except instead of Cena and Batista, we got Ripley and Belair as the new faces of their respective divisions.
Star Rating: 3.75/5
#1. An epic main event caps off WrestleMania 37
WrestleMania 37 ended with an epic encounter in a fight over the WWE Universal Championship. Edge, Daniel Bryan, and Roman Reigns clashed in a three-way brawl to send out the Mania weekend with a bang,
It can't be overstated just how much fun this match was. It had everything you could want as a fan. The story was sublime. The action was frenetic and well-paced. It also felt like each man got to showcase just why they deserved WrestleMania's final match.
There were too many memorable moments to recount. The best came when Edge and Roman both went for spears to collide mid-air. Bryan also sent fans into near heart attacks when he yanked the referee out of the ring for a near-fall so close everyone left their seats.
This is what the pinnacle of WWE main event matches looks like. It all came to a head when Jey Uso assisted his cousin to cement himself as The Head of the Table as Roman retained his championship.
Star Rating: 4/5
