10 Best Moments From WrestleMania 31

All the best moments from the biggest show of the year.

By Brad Hamilton /

WrestleMania 31 is in the books, and for all the cynicism amongst fans leading into the event, it's hard to make an argument that WWE didn't deliver in a big way. Many of the matches on the show were plagued with poor buildup, leaving many wondering if they'd be able to overcome the disadvantages of the apathetic nature the booking created. The main event for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship was a particularly difficult situation as it seemed the company had booked themselves into a corner by hedging their bets on Roman Reigns, a man whom the fans have wholeheartedly rejected in that spot. Through some creative swerves Vince and his team were able to work around what could have been a disastrous ending and present a climax that left the 70,000-plus in Santa Clara leaving the stadium happy. In addition to that, several of the performers on the card came through in a big way and a few surprise moments had the audience going absolutely bonkers. WWE utilized nostalgia in an effective, positive manner and managed to create a nice amount of spectacle around the more advanced aged competitors on the card. WrestleMania 31 will never be a show widely remembered for classic matches in the way that 10, 17 or 20 are, but it will be a night that left some lasting memories and hopefully propel the ascension of the guy who should be one of the foundations of the company for the next decade or more. Here's the 10 Most Memorable Moments.

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