John Cena (def. Rusev (c))

The opening bout was a multi-man ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, featuring a who’s who of workhorses: Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Stardust, Luke Harper, and the champion, Bad News Barrett.

Seth Rollins sprinted to the ring and cashed in his Money in the Bank contract while the match was still in progress—the first time this had ever happened at WrestleMania.

This match was a car crash in the best possible way. Spots included superplexes off ladders and bodies flying through the air. However, the story of the match was the resilience of Daniel Bryan. Having missed the previous year’s WrestleMania due to injury, the fans were desperate to see him succeed. When Bryan unhooked the title to a thunderous ovation, it legitimized the title and gave the audience an emotional high to start the night. It proved that WWE knew how to utilize its most beloved stars.

When the lights brightened and the fireworks exploded, the show began in earnest with a surprise that set the internet on fire.

. Despite low initial fan anticipation and a build-up often criticized as one of the weakest in history, the event delivered several iconic moments that redefined careers. The Main Event: The Heist of the Century The scheduled main event featured the defending champion Brock Lesnar Roman Reigns

If you have never seen , you owe it to yourself to fix that tonight. It is a complete package: high-flying ladder matches, technical masterclasses (Orton/Rollins), nostalgia trips (Sting/Taker), and a main event that tells a three-act story of a monster, a warrior, and a thief.