On the first night of WrestleMania 36, the show was closed by a Boneyard Match between the Undertaker and AJ Styles. The match resembled an action/horror movie more than it did a traditional wrestling match.
The Boneyard Match has drawn comparisons to Matt Hardy’s Broken Universe’s cinematic elements. Hardy responded to fans making comparisons online by saying he always envisioned such matches becoming a genre of pro-wrestling.
“Broken” Matt says his Twitter feed “exploded” after the Boneyard Match and thanked everyone for their love. “I’m truly honored,” he wrote. “Cinematic matches 100% work with the right characters, scenario & fanbase – I envisioned them as a new branch of pro wrestling years ago.”
Hardy compared the buzz surrounding his Broken Universe to that of the legendary Tables, Ladders & Chairs matches that he and brother Jeff helped innovate.
“Much like TLC did, The #BROKEN Universe will leave its mark.”
More Boneyard Match Reactions
Undertaker’s vs AJ Styles has drawn many reactions online from fans and wrestling personalities.
Mick Foley wants to be in the next Boneyard Match:
Stephanie McMahon thanked everyone involved in WrestleMania but gave special mention to those involved in the Boneyard Match:
Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was impressed:
Shotzi Blackheart issued up the following:
Xavier Woods once visited the Wyatt Family Compound in a cinematic match. He noted on Twitter that he likes this style of wrestling.
Woods moved on to other topics, however:
Night 2 of WrestleMania will air tonight on the WWE Network beginning at 7 PM est (Kickoff show begins at 6 PM). John Cena vs Bray Wyatt in a FireFly Fun House match could potentially be a similarly styled match.
