WrestleMania 38 Night One Is in the books, and boy, oh boy, was it something. There was a lot to take in at night, one of the Grandest Stage Of Them All.
So, let’s break down some great moments and a few not so great.
GREAT MOMENT: ANGELA!
I did not pay a bit of mind to the feud between Drew McIntyre and, Madcap Moss & Happy Corbin. But The Scottish Psychopath got the crowd into the match, no thanks in part to his mighty claymore, Angela. After defeating Corbin, McIntyre showed off his swordsmen ship by cutting the ring ropes in half.
@MadcapMoss narrowly escaped @DMcIntyreWWE at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/tecc5Tg2y8
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
NOT Great: Boogs’ Leg Snapping Off
Rick Boogs looked to have a great debut teaming with Shinsuke Nakamura vs. the Usos. The first few moments showed promise, with Boogs showing off his strength. But it was during another feat of power with both of the Usos on his back that Rick Boogs appeared to injure his leg severely.
It looks like it wasn’t a storyline.
Doctors carried Boogz to the back. Prayers up to Rick #Wrestlemania pic.twitter.com/n5XayZrAqC
— Sean Slate (@slate_s42) April 3, 2022
Great Moment: Bianca Goes Beyonce
Bianca Belair brought the Texas State University marching band out with her for her entrance, mirroring Beyonce’s Homecoming performance.
What a #WrestleMania entrance for @BiancaBelairWWE! pic.twitter.com/Ou1iJszFrD
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
Great Moment: Logan Paul Almost Starts A Riot
Logan Paul has wrestling skills, and The Miz is the King of the WrestleMania Celebrity Match.
How awesome is @LoganPaul right now?!#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/PKmErK9xwQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
Paul did all of Eddie’s moves, and the crowd went ballistic. It was the most dastardly behavior I’ve ever seen.
Logan Paul hit the three amigos on Rey Mysterio #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/R2ZPLcbhXu
— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) April 3, 2022
Not Great: What the Heck Was that Seth Rollins Entrance Choir Was.
Was it supposed to be bad? I have no clue, but it was…weird.
Great Moment: Cody Rhodes Finally Returns
I don’t care if it was spoiled as hell. Cody Rhodes returning to WWE was an incredible moment that made me pop out of my seat.
IT’S CODY RHODES!!!!!!!!@CodyRhodes has arrived at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/bKDBPLCKKr
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
@CodyRhodes IS BACK and facing @WWERollins at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/ST3B1EmfCx
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
Not Great: Charlotte vs. Ronda
The entire match felt flat and too long by about 10 minutes. Both women are great talents, but they can’t click, which is a common problem with Charlotte, in my opinion.
Great: STONE COLD STONE COLD
The KO show main evented Night One, starting with Kevin Owens cutting a promo on Stone Cold and the entire State of Texas.
“Welcome to the #WrestleMania main event edition of the #KOShow!”
TEXAS is letting @FightOwensFight have it right now at @ATTStadium. pic.twitter.com/hS1UWupSiC
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
And then the GLASS SHATTERED!! Stone Cold is out! and he’s wearing knee braces and jorts (like I predicted).
GOOSEBUMPS.@steveaustinBSR is BACK at #WrestleMania for the #KOShow! pic.twitter.com/B1cYpXpBLS
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
After greeting the crowd, Stone Cold Retreated before returning with his ATV.
STONE COLD PULLED UP WITH THE KNEE BRACES, JORTS, AND THE ATV pic.twitter.com/nZ4mm4dh5d
— Big Boss (@LordBalvin) April 3, 2022
KO revealed his true intentions, “tricking” Stone Cold into a No Holds Barred match. Stone Cold sat quietly for a few moments. But then…
RING THE BELL! Stone Cold stomped a mudhole in KO and drank a few beers. What is this?
I’m watching Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestle in 2022.
Hell yeah. #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/cRE2CXWlxK
— CoachHuck (@CoachHuckk) April 3, 2022
STONE COLD STUNNER to @FightOwensFight!!!@steveaustinBSR#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/JTbE7ebcdh
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
Also, if you went beer for beer with Stone Cold during the match, you would have gotten very drunk.
Stone Cold drinking beers mid match
POWER MOVE. @rasslin #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/CThPIQVEra
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 3, 2022
Overall:
A very very fun night. I’m ready for Night Two!
Honorable Mentions: Cool Gear And Moments
The Final(?) Undertaker Entrance
One last time the bell tolled, and we got to see the man that was the Undertaker, Mark Calloway. But Taker ended his speech Friday night with the cryptic “Never Say Never,” so maybe this isn’t the end?
Becky Lynch is going 5th Element.
#WWERaw Women’s Champion @BeckyLynchWWE is #WrestleMania ready right now! pic.twitter.com/8uPTMAR4sw
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
Dominic with a fantastic tribute to his father dad’s best friend, Eddie Guerrero.
For Eddie. #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/2jDtfz3BDL
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) April 3, 2022
What did you think of WrestleMania Night 1? Let us know in the comment section below.
