Zack Ryder won the Intercontinental Championship by scaling the ladder and pulling down the belt in the upset of the night. 6. AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho
WrestleMania 32, held on April 3, 2016, at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, was a landmark event in WWE history. Envisioned as the "grandest stage of them all" pushed to its absolute limit, the show set new financial and attendance records for the company while simultaneously becoming one of the most polarizing events in the history of the spectacle.
The WWE Women's Championship was on the line as Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch faced off in a triple threat match. The three women put on a phenomenal performance, showcasing their skills and athleticism. In the end, Sasha Banks emerged victorious, pinning Becky Lynch after a roll-up.
On the pre-show, WWE Hall of Famer Lita unveiled a brand-new Women's Championship, officially retiring the butterfly-themed Divas Championship that had been a source of criticism for years. The subsequent Triple Threat match between Charlotte, Becky Lynch, and Sasha Banks was widely hailed as the best match of the night, showcasing the athleticism and intensity that would define the "Women's Evolution" in the years to come.
In one of the most surprising moments of the night, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made a shock return to the ring, dispatching Erick Rowan in a record-setting six seconds with a Rock Bottom. But the crowd's excitement only intensified when John Cena—returning from a major shoulder injury that was supposed to keep him out of the show—emerged to help The Rock fend off the entire Wyatt Family.
The Undertaker defeated Shane McMahon via pinfall after a Tombstone Piledriver, extending his legendary WrestleMania record.
: Zack Ryder shocked the world by climbing the ladder to win the title in an seven-man opening thriller. Shocking Returns and Star Power
The night began with three matches designed to warm up the record crowd, though many fans were still filing into the stadium.
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The night concluded with a physical battle for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The Authority's Grip
This clash was built on sheer brutality, as Dean Ambrose (now recognized as Jon Moxley) attempted to use kendo sticks, chairs, and the infamous "Barbie" (a barbed-wire wrapped baseball bat) to slay the "Beast Incarnate." Despite Ambrose’s best efforts, Lesnar overpowered him and sealed the win with an F-5 onto a pile of steel chairs. 5. The Women's Revolution: Triple Threat Match
