10 Fascinating WWE Facts About WrestleMania 34

1. Two Of The Best WrestleMania Debuts In One Match?

WWE WrestleMania 34 Ronda Rousey Stephanie McMahon
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Ronda Rousey's iconic in-ring arrival in WWE was almost immediately etched in immortality thanks to a virtuoso display from 'The Baddest Woman On The Planet', her partner Kurt Angle, and - in what was realistically his last great performance, Triple H. But simply crediting the two regulars and the woman about to have a prodigious first year on the roster would be robbing another WrestleMania debutant of her due credit.

Stephanie McMahon was outstanding in this. Playing her terrified heel role to perfection until she briefly took control from an advantageous position, the 'Billion Dollar Princess' wasn't just putting forth a Sports Entertainment display for the ages ahead of taking one of the most memorable beatings of her character's career - she was doing it for the first time ever.

McMahon had featured on several 'Show Of Shows' events over the years, but always at ringside alongside the likes of Triple H, Chris Jericho and her own Da. She donned the tights on the 'Grandest Stage' and - presumably - for the one and only time, played her part in completely stealing the show.

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