5. WrestleMania 31 (March 29th, 2015)
This is a perfect example of a show with low expectations exceeding them beyond measure, and is probably the example WWE is hoping to emulate this year when they head into Dallas behind a mediocre, uninspired build for a lineup of main events that leave much to be desired. We got to finally see Sting wrestle (and lose, for some ridiculous reason) in a WWE ring - on the biggest stage of them all, no less - and that alone was nearly worth the price of admission. The added dash of nostalgia with the mini-feud between The nWo and DX was a fun touch that gave a bit extra to a match that needed some smoke and mirrors. The Undertaker and Bray Wyatt had a match...that's really all there is to say about it, Cena, Rusev, Triple H and Wyatt all raised the bar for ring entrances and Seth Rollins did his damnedest to steal the show. Lesnar and Reigns stiffing the hide off of each other in the closing contest was quite the sight and far better than anyone expected it to be and Rollins cashing in his briefcase and ruining Roman's coronation was a genuine surprise. Add in the Rock/Ronda Rousey confrontation with Hunter and Stephanie and you have all the makings of an event that deserves its spot as the 5th most watched program on WWE Network.
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