WWE WrestleMania 34: 10 Most Insane Things That Happened!

4. Daniel Bryan Wrestles Again (And So Too Does Shane McMahon)

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Your writer is no Shane McMahon fan, but his display of heroism was almost realistic - unless exaggerated, he literally had no right showing the guts he did - and the synergistic story thread dangled between WrestleManias XXX and 34.

Shane sold and performed like a man out of his depth, for once, and since Sami Zayn hilariously sent up his terrible dancing and worked punches, he showed, even if indirectly, a little bit of "ass". But it was the Daniel Bryan show, brief though that show was. Almost stretchered out, WWE built perhaps unnecessary anticipation for Bryan's big comeback spot, but consider the reaction to hardcore favourites Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. You'd never have guessed that they are among the most beloved talents in the company.

In a tremendous moment laden with anxiety, Bryan, after performing his trademark front missile dropkick, mirrored the infamous events of his spring 2013 match with Randy Orton. Feeling out his extremities, the subsequent relief was as palpable as his timeless working skills were apparent: he kipped up to deliver a series of stiff, loud kicks to Sami Zayn's stomach, revelling in deafening "Yes!" chants.

At this point, WrestleMania 34, a really fun and emotive show loaded with diverse in-ring quality, was on course to equal WrestleMania X-Seven as the greatest in the history of the Grandest Stage.

And then...

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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!