50 Things You Learn Binge-Watching Every WWE WrestleMania

It's hard to imagine anyone stumping up hard earned pay-per-view dollars in '95 just on the off-chance WWF tactics would fall flat on their face, but a fair few fans were probably expecting Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow to be a train wreck. Then, company critics would've been howling with laughter when they heard that Vince McMahon planned to let a pro football player headline his most important show.

Come crunch time, LT exceeded expectations, but he could've been a broom on 2 April 1995. Bam Bam was going to have a good match with him anyway, because Mr. Bigelow was one of the most skilled workers of his time. Phrases like, 'one of the best big men around' are often thrown out there when discussing Bammer, but that's unfair. He was one of the best around full stop. The dude could move better than most guys half his size.

See if you can spot Bam Bam putting Taylor at ease early in their 'Mania XI match. It's so subtle, but Bigelow invites the NFL man to slow down and take his time so everything they do is easily digestible by fans in the arena and those watching at home. Bam's entire act was a masterclass that evening - let's hope he got a tasty bonus for delivering a celebrity-infused headliner better than anyone could have reasonably predicted.

This is never brought up as one of WrestleMania's best ever matches for several reasons. First, 1995 was a low ebb. Second, Lawrence Taylor was involved. Again, that's unfair. Not many could done a better job of getting this show on the road than Bigelow. Credit to LT for being smart enough to listen to him too.

It was fun to take this all in again.