10 Times The Opening Match Stole A WWE Show

10. WrestleMania XXX - Daniel Bryan Vs. Triple H

The emotional high point of WrestleMania XXX comes when Daniel Bryan holds the belts aloft in the aftermath of the triple threat main event, but while that match is more than solid, it doesn’t hold a candle to the opener, also starring Bryan.

His clash with Triple H simply has it all. The stakes are only slightly less great - the winner of this match will headline the show - and the two have the chemistry and complementing styles to create one of the best opening bouts in ‘Mania history.

HHH sticks to his methodical approach, but it proves no match for Bryan’s quickness, technical prowess, and sheer will to win. The Game is unusually generous here, making his underdog opponent look fantastic and getting him more over with his every dastardly trick, including a post-match beatdown.

The rest of the card is actually totally solid, but there are only a few matches in ‘Mania history that can compete with this one. The veteran HHH has worked with just about everyone, but he has gelled with few better than Daniel Bryan, the perfect opponent for WWE’s final boss.