6. Seth Rollins vs Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania 38 Saturday)

There’s no doubt McAfee/McMahon was the worst bout over the WrestleMania weekend…but deciding the best match was rather difficult! I enjoyed most of ‘Mania 38 Saturday…but found little to savour in ‘Mania 38 Sunday. Immediately after the show, Austin/Owens was my favourite match. But I fear on a re-watch it won’t hold up to scrutiny (nostalgia only goes so far!). So, that left Belair/Lynch and Rollins/Rhodes. Right now, I’m going to choose Rollins/Rhodes…sorry ladies!

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3. Kevin Owens vs Stone Cold Steve Austin (No Holds Barred, WrestleMania 38 Saturday)

WrestleMania 38 Saturday (yes, that’s what it is called on the WWE Network!) saw the in-ring return of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Yes, after being retired for 19 years, Austin returned to ostensibly be a guest of the KO Show. On the show itself (which main evented WrestleMania 38 Saturday), Owens challenged Austin to a No Holds Barred match. And, without any hesitation, Austin accepted! Could his post-retirement ‘final fight’ live up to his classic brawls of the past? Or would he tarnish his legacy after two decades outside of the ring?

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