legend Stone Cold Steve Austin won his comeback match after 19 years in a blockbuster main event at 38.
The first night of this weekend’s double header over delivered in a big way, and the Texas Rattlesnake accepted Kevin Owens’ challenge for an impromptu No Holds Barred Match, which appeared to serve as his retirement bout.
What transpired was a wild brawl around the arena, complete with Austin taking a suplex to the arena floor as he did a lot more than fans expected going into the event.
Owens did get to hit his childhood hero with his own Stunner, but he would eventually fall to the Stone Cold classic.
Earlier in the night, there was another incredible shock and reaction as.
The American Nightmare – getting his full All Elite Wrestling presentation down to his music and ring gear – battled Seth Rollins in a clash that built into a barnstormer of a match.
In the end, Cody won after three Cross-Rhodes – including a brief Bionic Elbow interlude – to top off a brilliant bout.
At the start of the night, The Usos retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles in an entertaining match marred by an injury to Rick Boogs as his knee gave way trying to lift Jimmy and Jey.
The bout carried on for a couple minutes after, ending with a huge 1D to Shinsuke Nakamura for the win.
It’s since been confirmed Boogs suffered a torn quad patella, which will unfortunately require surgery.
For , he and Drew McIntyre had AT&T Stadium engaged throughout a great heavyweight clash that will have surprised many of the former’s detractors.
McIntyre’s dive to the outside and becoming the first man to ever kick out of the End of Days were fantastic moments en route to the Scottish Warriors win with the Claymore.
After the bout, Drew swung for Madcap Moss with his sword, narrowly missing but cutting the ropes in a fun spot.
Logan Paul was an absolute natural as he teamed with The Miz in a fantastic clash with Rey and Dominik Mysterio.
The YouTuber was utterly hateable in the best way, hitting Eddie Guerrero’s Three Amigos and the Frog Splash.
Paul and Miz won the bout, but there was one last twist in the tale when the A-Lister turned on his partner with a Skull Crushing Finale.
Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair came across as the absolute superstars they are with epic entrances worthy of the Showcase of the Immortals before their Raw Women’s Title.
After a brilliant tease for , the EST of WWE got her moment of redemption with a championship win following an instant match of the year contender.
Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey overcame a lukewarm build to deliver a very entertaining clash for the SmackDown Women’s Title, albeit with a couple of awkward moments.
They overcame those hiccoughs and built to a strong final stretch, with the Queen picking up an unexpected win.In a disappointing move, The New Day’s scheduled match with Ridge Holland and Sheamus was cut due to time constraints.
Hopefully they’ll get to have the bout on Sunday night – even if it’s part of the Kickoff.
WWE WrestleMania 38 night two airs April 3 at 1am on the WWE Network.
WWE WrestleMania 38 night one results and grades
- SmackDown Tag Team Titles: The Usos (c) beat Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs (B-)
- Drew McIntyre pinned Happy Corbin (B)
- The Miz and Logan Paul defeated Rey and Dominik Mysterio (A-)
- Raw Women’s Title: Bianca Belair beat Becky Lynch (c) (A+)
- Cody Rhodes pinned Seth Rollins (A)
- SmackDown Women’s Title: Charlotte Flair (c) defeated Ronda Rousey (B+)
- No Holds Barred: Stone Cold Steve Austin pinned Kevin Owens (A+)
