10 Reasons WrestleMania 32 Changed Everything

5. The Art Of Theatricality

From the moment the camera shot a closeup of Stephanie McMahon, through her fierce dialogue and onto Triple H's arrival, it was clear that fans were witnessing a theatricality unlike any they had ever witnessed in professional wrestling.

Sure, last year, The Game entered Levi's Stadium dressed like something out of a rejected Terminator sequel but never before had there been such grandstanding before a major championship defense. There was a video, a theater-like performance from the Billion Dollar Princess and minions dressed in post-apocalyptic gear while carrying WWE belts and wearing skeletons.

If that does not get you hyped for a championship clash, what will?

The entrance was the latest, and greatest, example of the increasing emphasis on creating a movie-like atmosphere around WrestleMania. Everything must be bigger than ever before, even if it is slightly over-the-top. 

It is a sentiment on display earlier in the night, when The Rock made his return to WWE, using a flame thrower to ignite a giant "ROCK" sign.

Why?

Because it was badass and looked cool, that's why.