WWE Gallery: 35 Best WrestleMania Matches

18. Randy Orton Vs. Batista Vs. Daniel Bryan - WrestleMania XXX

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Re-watched now, the opening bell atmosphere is almost eerie. We hadn’t yet reconciled the end of the Undertaker’s Streak, and we were in no mood for celebration. We were in mourning.

But, through a superb and crucially very different performance to that entered in the technically stunning opener—and winning use of the old-fashioned stretcher spot—Bryan raised us from the dead by going over, in spirited and exhilarating fashion, a motivated Batista and a Randy Orton at his devious best.

The easy drama of David Vs. Goliath multiplied and enhanced, this brilliant Triple Threat knowingly taunted us with the worst version of WWE—before delivering to us the best.

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!