WWE WrestleMania 32: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best

3. I.C. Title Ladder Match: Kevin Owens (c) Vs. Ziggler, Zayn, Ryder, Sin Cara, Stardust & Miz

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Result: Just as The Miz was about to grab the title, Zack Ryder came out of nowhere, threw him off and nabbed the strap (15:23).

Rating: This was a white-hot opener and an excellent match to get the crowd going after three sluggish pre-show bouts. Though it followed your typical lazy MITB booking formula, where the match focused on just two or three guys at a time while everyone else "recovered" on the floor, it was full of fun spots and everyone got at least one moment to shine.

Particular props to Sami Zayn for some wonderfully imaginative work with the ladder, and the crowd were rightly devastated when he came close to winning but was foiled by The Miz. Ryder winning was an unexpected and entertaining choice: the guy has been thoroughly mis-used for years and though he'll probably lose the title quickly, it's great that he got his WrestleMania moment. 7/10

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