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Wrestlemania Main Event Reviews - Wrestlemania XXXVII (Saturday)

Bianca Belair def. Sasha Banks (c) for the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship in 17:16

I’m back reviewing matches four years later now! Bianca is here! Why does her graphic still say “EST of NXT”? Big fireworks for Belair! It’s Boss Time! I forgot about this remix theme. I think this look for Sasha is one of her best, she looks like an absolute mega star to me. My housemate even said so! 

They’re both emotional with the fans back for the first time in a year and the personal situation! Big fight feel! They lock up and Banks has the upper hair but kip up from Belair. Shoving one another leads to a really clean series of reversals. Belair nearly hits the KOD and Banks gets out of dodge. Really cool set up for a Glam Slam but Banks rolls her out of the ring. Baseball slide by Banks, Belair starts to raise her up into a fireman’s carry, but Banks throws her into the ring post. Great dive is rolled through by Belair and she gorilla presses her up the stairs and throws her into the ring. Belair is on top now, and goes for a handspring moonsault, but Banks counters by catching the braid! Big knee and kicks while holding the braid, then a running kick but it's a two-count. Ground and pound then working over Belair in the corners and on the mat. Belair breaks out and Banks is launched to the apron, but she counters and vaults over but is caught into a cool slam by Belair. Banks grabs the braid and tries to pull Belair into the post, but Belair does so instead. Banks goes for running knees but hits the barricade instead. Gotta beat the count and they do. Cradle inside but Bianca turns it into a stalling suplex, using the ropes to keep her up and twice lifting up from Banks’ escape attempts. This match is awesome btw as we have a double down. 

Banks goes for a rope walk holding the braid but Belair drags her back and is on the loose. Great strikes and a standing ssp. Charges into the corner and takes her out. 450 but Banks gets her knees up! Bianca and Banks exchange leverage pins then Bianca counters a Banks running attack into double powerbombs. Banks kicks out but Belair holds on, but a third powerbomb is countered. Absolutely wild double springboard tornado DDT from Banks. Frog splash to Belair but Banks still doesn't win it. Targeting the arm on the apron and a brutal throw into the steps. She then gets Cole to say Boss Time. In the ring, Banks uses the braid to target the arm and locks in the Banks Statement! She rolls it back but then Belair rolls it back and gets the ropes! Banks uses her time and tries to weaken Belair. She’s not happy but Belair sends her into the corner. Superplex position but Banks pushes her back. Run up from Belair but ends up in the tree of woe. Stomps from Banks but Belair ducks the leaping stomp, and rolls up from the running knees. 450 splash but it's only a 2-count! Belair is stressing, she can't believe it! KOD set up but Banks rolls out with the braid in hand. She tries again to use it, but Belair says no. Yanks it back and HOLY COW! Genuine whip crack. Banks’ stomach was a state from that. KOD attempt but Sasha tries to reverse into the backstabber, but Belair spins it around into a KOD! Deep pin, 1. 2, 3! BELAIR WINS IT and her dad nearly launches himself over the barricade. 

Pros: Great energy, emotional, great pace, great winner, brutal and exciting finish Cons: That we haven't had more Banks/Belair matches

This match is an all-timer for me. I was in love with that match on that night and I was worried it wouldn't live up. I had no need to worry. Just the second women’s main event in Wrestlemania history, the first one-on-one match, and it was simply sublime. Incredible incredible stuff, I love it from start to end and it takes time to breathe whilst never being slow. Great use of replays aided this beautifully. Genuinely one of my favourite Wrestlemania matches ever, and I was passionately counting the three and cheering like I was on the night.

5 STARS OUT OF 5

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Wrestlemania Main Event Reviews - Final Rankings!

And with that yesterday, all 43 matches have been watched, rated, and reviewed! I hope you all enjoyed this series and be sure to check out the tag if you missed any!

But there's one thing left to do before Wrestlemania XL tonight, and that's to rank all of these matches from worst to best! Here's my rankings! Let me know where your favourite finished.

43. Wrestlemania VIII: Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice

42. Wrestlemania IX: Yokozuna w/ Mr. Fuji vs. Bret Hart (c) for the WWF World Championship/Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna (c) w/ Mr. Fuji for the WWF World Championship

41. Wrestlemania VII: Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter (c) w/ General Adnan for the WWF World Championship

40. Wrestlemania X: Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna (c) w/ Mr. Fuji & Jim Cornette for the WWF World Championship with special guest referee “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

39. Wrestlemania II: King Kong Bundy w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Hulk Hogan (c) in a steel cage match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship

38. Wrestlemania XXVII: John Cena vs. The Miz (c) w/ Alex Riley for the WWE Championship

37. Wrestlemania XXXII: Roman Reigns vs. Triple H (c) w/ Stephanie McMahon for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

36. Wrestlemania I: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff w/ “Cowboy” Bob Orton vs. Hulk Hogan and Mr. T w/ Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka

35. Wrestlemania XI: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Lawrence Taylor with special guest referee Pat Patterson

34. Wrestlemania XXXVIII, Sunday: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns w/ Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, & Paul Heyman for the WWE Championship & the WWE Universal Championship

33. Wrestlemania 25: Randy Orton vs. Triple H (c) for the WWE Championship

32. Wrestlemania XXXIV: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar (c) w/ Paul Heyman for the WWE Universal Championship

31. Wrestlemania 13: The Undertaker vs. Sycho Sid (c) in a No Disqualification Match for the WWF World Championship

30. Wrestlemania X8: Triple H vs. Chris Jericho (c) w/ Stephanie McMahon for the WWF Undisputed Championship

29. Wrestlemania XXXIII: Roman Reigns vs. The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred Match

28. Wrestlemania III: Andre the Giant w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Hulk Hogan (c) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship

27. Wrestlemania IV: “Macho Man” Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth vs. “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase w/ Andre the Giant in a tournament final for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship

26. Wrestlemania XXXVIII, Saturday: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred Match

25. Wrestlemania V: Hulk Hogan vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage (c) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship

24. Wrestlemania 21: Batista vs. Triple H (c) w/ Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Championship

23. Wrestlemania XXXVI, Sunday: Drew McIntyre vs. Brock Lesnar (c) for the WWE World Championship

22. Wrestlemania XXXVII, Sunday: Edge vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns (c) w/ Jey Uso & Paul Heyman for the WWE Universal Championship

21. Wrestlemania XXXI: Roman Reigns (vs. Seth Rollins) vs. Brock Lesnar (c) w/ Paul Heyman for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

20. Wrestlemania 22: Triple H vs. John Cena (c) for the WWE Championship

19. Wrestlemania 2000: The Rock w/ Vince McMahon vs. Big Show w/ Shane McMahon vs. Mick Foley w/ Linda McMahon vs. Triple H (c) w/ Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley in an elimination match for the WWF World Championship

18. Wrestlemania XXXIX, Sunday: Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns (c) w/ Solo Sikoa & Paul Heyman for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship

17. Wrestlemania XXVIII: John Cena vs. The Rock

16. Wrestlemania VI: Ultimate Warrior vs. Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and WWF Intercontinental Championship

15. Wrestlemania XXXV: Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (c) for the WWE Raw Women’s Championship and WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship

14. Wrestlemania XXIX: John Cena vs. The Rock (c) for the WWE Championship

13. Wrestlemania XV: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Rock (c) in a No Disqualifications match for the WWF World Championship

12. Wrestlemania XII: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (c) in a 60-Minute Iron Man Match for the WWF World Championship

11. Wrestlemania XIV: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels (c) for the WWF World Championship with special guest enforcer Mike Tyson 

10. Wrestlemania XXXIX, Saturday: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) (c) for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships

9. Wrestlemania XXIII: Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena (c) for the WWE Championship

8. Wrestlemania XXX: Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton (c) for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

7. Wrestlemania XXXVI, Saturday: AJ Styles w/ Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. The Undertaker in a Boneyard Match

6. Wrestlemania XIX: Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle (c) for the WWE Championship

5. Wrestlemania XXIV: The Undertaker vs. Edge (c) for the World Heavyweight Championship

4. Wrestlemania XX: Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H (c) for the World Heavyweight Championship

3. Wrestlemania X-Seven: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Rock (c) in a No Disqualifications Match for the WWF World Championship

2. Wrestlemania XXXVII, Saturday: Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks (c) for the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship

1. Wrestlemania XXVI: Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker in a No Disqualifications, Streak vs. Career Match

So there's my rankings. I think about 31 out of the 43 are at least decent, which is not a terrible track record! Now, let's see how #44 and #45 are this weekend!