
WrestleMania 34 aired on the WWE Network tonight from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
Kickoff Show Results:
The Kickoff Show started at 5 PM ET and John Cena was shown throughout it sitting in the crowd as a fan.
EXCLUSIVE: @JohnCena stays true to his word as he takes his seat AS A FAN at #WrestleMania 34! pic.twitter.com/oYd3euEoU6
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross joined Byron Saxton to call the 5th annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The final three Superstars in the Battle Royal were Mojo Rawley, Matt Hardy and Baron Corbin. Mojo and Baron teamed up to beatdown Matt Hardy and went to eliminate him but the lights went out and Bray Wyatt showed up in the ring. Bray threw Mojo towards Matt and Hardy eliminated him. Corbin planted Wyatt with the End of Days but Matt Hardy eliminated Corbin to win the match. The crowd chanted “thank you Wyatt” and then the two hugged in the ring. Hardy and Wyatt posed in the middle of the ring to end the match.
A DELIGHTFUL assist from @WWEBrayWyatt makes #WOKEN @MATTHARDYBRAND the 2018 #AndreTheGiant Memorial Battle Royal winner! pic.twitter.com/lFqCzGvBKw
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 8, 2018
Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali battled for the vacant Cruiserweight Championship. 205 Live GM Drake Maverick was ringside for the match. Cederick Alexander won the match with a Lumbar Check and Maverick presented him with the title following the match.
RESPECT. @CedricAlexander nails @MustafaAliWWE with his #LumbarCheck to capture the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship on #WrestleMania Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/tj67M7SoYe
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
John Cena was interviewed in the crowd and Cena said that he was very excited. Cena took a sip of beer and celebrated with the crowd. Cena stated that it was hard work being a fan and that it was very excited on this side. Cena said that the action was out there and to point the camera in the ring.
Welcome to the @WWEUniverse officially, @JohnCena! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/qiGWnOtmri
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 8, 2018
Beth Phoenix and Paige joined the announce table with Graves and Cole to call the women’s Battle Royal. Lilian Garcia was the guest ring announce for the match. Everyone teamed up to eliminate Carmella first. The same thing happened to Dana Brooke and she was eliminated. Bayley and Sasha Banks were the final two Superstars int he women’s Battle Royal and the crowd got on their feet. Sasha Banks tried to shake Bayley’s hand and Bayley grabbed her to eliminate her. However, Naomi got back in the ring and was never eliminated and got back into the ring. Naomi connected with the Rear View and eliminated Bayley win the women’s Battle Royal.
FEELIN' THAT GLOW! @NaomiWWE shocks @itsBayleyWWE to WIN the first-ever #WrestleMania Women's #BattleRoyal! pic.twitter.com/genD3igJki
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
Here are 11 takeaways from WrestleMania 34: