WWE WrestleMania 32: 10 Things We Learned
What did WrestleMania 32 teach us about the future of WWE?
There will always be fans unhappy at WWE, regardless of which decisions the juggernaut promotion make from show to show. That's the nature of the beast (not Brock Lesnar), and it's probably why the company work so hard to try and throw hardcore fans off the scent.
WrestleMania 32 featured such a diversionary tactic in the lead up to the show, there was one major return people just didn't expect. That fleeting comeback was joined by some legendary names making their mark on 'Mania this year, but their returns weren't all fans watching learned about.
The finish to the Hell In A Cell battle between Shane McMahon and The Undertaker has changed the direction of WWE storylines going forward, at least for now. Add to that some unforeseen title wins, and there was a lot to glean from the latest entry into the WrestleMania franchise.
10. WWE Have Finally Moved On From Diva Moniker
The WWE Divas Title is dead, and the new WWE Women's Championship now sits in its place.
This can only be considered a step forward by the WWE brain trust, because the company do not have a long track record of treating women as equal performers to their male counterparts.
Indeed, Vince McMahon has always seemed to view female wrestling as a sideshow component for his events, a distraction as opposed to a full-blown attraction. That attitude is clearly outdated, and the head honcho has been encouraged to change his thinking.
That's precisely why there was no mention of the word 'Diva' once WrestleMania properly got underway.
Thankfully, it looks like WWE have finally decided it's time to put the antiquated term to rest. Charlotte, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks were referred to as 'Superstars' throughout their Triple Threat bout.
The pre-show 10-woman tag match still featured the Diva branding, but that's likely because many of the females involved have ties to the Total Divas reality TV show WWE are ever eager to push.