Wrestlemania 34: The highs, the lows, and what it means for wrestling
Wrestlemania 34 is over, the stage has been torn down, the smoke from pyros has drifted away. Yet the fallout from the biggest night in sports entertainment is still with us, and will remain heavy upon the wrestling landscape for a long time to come.
On a night that saw many swerves and shocks, let's not lose sight of the fact that the WWE delivered on wrestling action. No less than six hours of wrestling--counting the preshow events--took the New Orleans Superdome by storm, and none of the finishes were mired in screwjob controversy.
Some things worked and the crowd went wild; Others fell flat and resulted in a less than enthusiastic audience. Here are the highs and lows of Wrestlemania 34, and what it all means to wrestling fandom.
High: Cedric and Ali delight with dazzling aerobatics
As expected, the cruiserweight title match between Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali did not disappoint. From technical wizardry to heart-in-your-throat acrobatics, this match had it all.
Cedric has been diligently working his way toward a Wrestlemania moment for years now. His heart and courage were matched by a very game Ali, and the two brought out the best in each other in what was possibly the best pure wrestling contest of the night.