Thursday, May 14, 2020

WWE Flashback-Wrestlemania 35 at Metlife Stadium Part 5

April 7th, 2019--- The night would continue to surprise the WWE crowd in Metlife Stadium as well as those watching at home:

The team of Natalya and Beth Phoenix were joined at the stage area by Bret "The Hitman'" Hart as they made their way to the ring

Natalya & Beth Phoenix were 1 of 3 tag team challengers for The WWE Women's Tag Team Championships held by The Boss 'N' Hug Connection("The Boss" Sasha Banks and Bayley)..The other 2 tag team challengers were Nia Jax & Tamina  and the IIconics (Peyton Royce and Billie Kay)...This night would see new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions as the IIconics won the match.
Other Moments to Note About Wrestlemania 35:

*Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre in his in-ring  singles match return.

*Samoa Joe retained his United States Championship by fending off the challenge of Rey Mysterio; Samoa Joe won via submission.

*"The Demon" Finn Balor emerged to challenge the Intercontinental Champion Bobby Lashley...Lashley would lose the match and a new Intercontinental Champion would be crowned: "The Demon" Finn Balor. 

*Triple H and Batista squared off in the WWE ring in a No Holds Barred Match. Each competitor definitely made an entrance and put on an action-packed match. In the end, Triple H stood victorious in the middle of the ring.

*Kofi Kingston had his Wrestlemania moment as he challenged "The New"Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship.  The momentum behind Kofi grew with every crowd chant. Kofi never gave up and rallied back after every attempt from Daniel Bryan to gain the upper hand...When the bell rang to end this match, Kofi Kingston's hand was raised as the winner. Kofi had become the new WWE Champion and celebrated this moment with Big E and Xavier Woods. 

*Kurt Angle has his farewell match at Wrestlemania 35 when he faced Baron Corbin. Kurt Angle was able to have the advantage early in the contest over Baron Corbin, but Corbin would eventually get the win over Kurt Angle.  After the loss,Kurt Angle thanked the crowd in attendance and at home for their support.

*Elias came out with his guitar to the ring for his Wrestlemania performance. Elia's singing was interrupted by "The Doctor of Thuganomics" John Cena.  In this surprise appearance, John Cena got on the mic and entertained as only John Cena could.

*In the early hours of 4/8/2019(after Midnight), The first ever Wrestlemania main event to be headlined by the women's division was a Winner Take All match for the Raw Women's Championship and Smackdown Women's Championship.  The two respective champions-Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair-contended with "The Man" Becky Lynch in this triple threat contest. Both champions made an entrance: Ronda Rousey walked to the ring as Joan Jett sang Ronda's entrance theme "Bad Reputation live on the Wrestlemania stage; while Charlotte Flair arrived via a helicopter before making their way to the ring.  This match showed the skill of each competitor.   The drive to win had Becky, Ronda and Charlotte trading momentum throughout the contest. All three superstars had the opportunity to win the match, but it would be "The Man" Becky Lynch who would be leaving Wrestlemania 35 the new Raw Women's Champion and Smackdown Women's Champion. 

As the rain started to fall lightly, The 82,265 that had gathered at Metlife Stadium for  Wrestlemania 35 began their journey home after an incredible night of in-ring action and surprises. Championships changed hands. Wrestlemania moments were created for Kofi Kingston, Becky Lynch,  and others that competed on "The Grandest Stage of Them All".


(*https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/article/wrestlemania-35-results was used as a reference for this blog*) 



WWE Flashback-Wrestlemania 35 at Metlife Stadium Part 4

April 7th, 2019--Wrestlemania 35 moments:

AJ Styles faced Randy Orton and was victorious

Lacey Evans made an appearance on the Wrestlemania stage

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) retained their Smackdown Tag Team Championships in a Fatal 4-Way against 3 tag team challengers:Ricochet and Aleister Black; Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev; and the Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro)

The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019 included  Torrie Wilson, The Honky Tonk Man, the faction of Degeneration X, and the tag team of Harlem Heat(Booker T and Stevie Ray)

Shane McMahon fought the Miz in a Falls Count Anywhere Match

Shane McMahon defeated the Miz in a Falls Count Anywhere Match....This was the aftermath 

WWE Flashback-Wrestlemania 35 at Metlife Stadium Part 3

April 7th, 2019---Alexa Bliss addressed the crowd assembled and watching at home and had a surprise in store...The night would also see the crowning of a new Universal Champion.

Wrestlemania 35 Stage

Alexa Bliss addressed the crowd and viewing audience

Hulk Hogan appeared

Paul Heyman-Brock Lesnar's Advocate- wanted the Universal Championship match to happen sooner in the night...

...Seth Rollins would pin Brock Lesnar to become the new Universal Champion.  

WWE Flashback-Wrestlemania 35 at Metlife Stadium Part 2

April 7th, 2019--Wrestlemania 35 crowned new champions during the early part of the night....Colin Jost and Michael Che of "Saturday Night Live" showed up to compete in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Tony Nese became the New WWE Cruiserweight Champion after defeating Buddy Murphy

Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson ("The Revival") put their Raw Tag Team Championships on the line against Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder...Hawkins and Ryder would leave Wrestlemania 35 the new Raw Tag Team Champions

The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Braun Strowman faced off against Colin Jost  and Michael Che of "Saturday Night Live"

Braun Strowman eliminated "Saturday Night Live" star Colin Jost to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal 

WWE Flashback-Wrestlemania 35 at Metlife Stadium Part 1

April 7th, 2019---Wrestlemania 35.came to Metlife Stadium.

Here are some memories I had of this event...There are only a few pictures as afternoon turned to night and the natural light disappeared:

A view of the stage.

The Wrestlemania Women's Battle Royal 

Carmella would go on to win the match