WrestleMania XXV wouldve been one of the best in history, but sadly it is remembered primarily for that fantastic bout between Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker, CM Punks MITB briefcase win, and Rey Mysterios quick win over JBL for the Intercontinental Championship. Other than that, there was nothing particularly memorableexcept for a strange Kid Rock mini-concert. For some strange reason, WWEs top decision-makers thought it would be a good idea for Kid Rock to play a live medley of songs as the Divas entered the ring for the Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal. There was no storyline reason for it, nor did it really add anything to the show overall. It was basically an extended bathroom break, except for those whod consider themselves big Kid Rock fans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhLdRaO6QXo The real problem behind this decision was that the dark match that opened the show was one of the most historical matches in recent WWE history: the Tag Team Title Unification Match between WWE Tag Team Champions the Colóns, and World Tag Team Champions John Morrison and The Miz. These guys shouldve been the opening match for everyone to see, not just the live audience. WWE must regret the decision to have Kid Rock perform because it was criticized more than it was praised. While it helped bring WWE a bit of mainstream attention, it didnt help the show in the grand scheme of things. WWE shouldve simply let the tag team match take place during the PPV instead of as a dark match opener.
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
