The biggest event in sports entertainment, WWE Wrestlemania, has come to a close, leaving fans buzzing about the events that unfolded over the course of two epic nights. Night 2 saw some of the biggest stars in the industry take to the ring to battle it out for championship titles and bragging rights. However, the night ended on a bittersweet note for one fan favorite, Cody Rhodes, whose storybook ending was abruptly halted by the imposing presence of Roman Reigns. In this article, we’ll delve into the live results and review of WWE Wrestlemania 2023 Night 2, focusing on the shocking turn of events that left fans with mixed emotions.
WWE Wrestlemania 39 Night 2 was highly anticipated after a fantastic Night 1, and it did not disappoint. Despite being held during the pandemic, the event was held at SoFi Stadium in California and fans from all over the world tuned in to watch their favorite wrestlers battle it out in the ring.
The first match of the evening saw Brock Lesnar take on Omos in a highly anticipated bout. Lesnar, known as ‘Bork Lazer’, is rarely the smaller guy in the ring, so the size difference between him and Omos was quite comical. Despite being tossed around the ring by Omos, Lesnar was able to get in a few impressive German suplexes and eventually won the match with an F5. While the match was short and basic, it was a great start to Night 2.
The second match of the night was a Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Match featuring Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, Natalya and Shotzi, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, and Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville. Unfortunately, there are not many actual tag teams in the women’s division, so most of these were makeshift teams. Rousey and Baszler emerged victorious and won by submission. While the match was not bad, it felt more like a bout designed to get a bunch of women not in storylines onto the card.
Next up was a triple threat match between Gunther, Drew McIntyre, and Sheamus for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Three hard-hitters going at it in a triple threat is something that should definitely be on every Wrestlemania. While the match was not the most technically sound, it was highly entertaining and all three men were sore the next morning. Gunther retained his title with a pinfall, and it will be interesting to see what happens with the title going forward.
Bianca Belair defended her WWE Raw Women’s Championship against Asuka in a match that was highly anticipated due to the chemistry between the two wrestlers. Asuka missed with the mist early in the match, and Belair followed up by missing the hair whip. The match was hard-hitting and reached a climax when Belair deadlifted Asuka into a KOD for the pinfall and retained her title. The press box loved Belair’s entrance, and it was a great surprise to see her retain her title against such a tough opponent.
Edge took on ‘The Demon’ Finn Bálor in Hell in a Cell in a highly anticipated match that lived up to the hype. Despite some nitpicks, the match was brutal and awesome, and Bálor kept the hallmarks of his heel character. There was a moment where Edge threw a ladder at Bálor’s face, busting him open, but the match ramped back up quickly. Plunder was used in the match, with tables, chairs, kendo sticks, and ladders being used as weapons. Edge won the match, and hopefully, both sides move onto something else excellent next.
The main event of Night 2 was a highly anticipated match between Reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. Reigns’ elaborate entrance featuring six pianists was a beautiful way to kick off the match, and he was fairly dominant throughout the bout. He capitalized on small mistakes made by Cody, showing that Rhodes lets his emotions get the better of him sometimes, strategically. The bloodline leader proved his worth once again and won the match with a pinfall, defending his title against what looked to be the toughest challenge yet.
Overall, Night 2 of WWE Wrestlemania 39 did not disappoint and provided fans with a thrilling evening of hard-hitting matches. While some matches were better than others, they were all highly entertaining and showcased the talent of some of the best wrestlers in the world.
In conclusion, Wrestlemania 2023 Night 2 was a thrilling event that left fans on the edge of their seats. Roman Reigns’ victory over Cody Rhodes was a bittersweet ending, but it will go down in history as one of the most dramatic moments in WWE history. The performances of all the wrestlers were exemplary, and it was clear that they delivered their best on the grand stage. As we wait for the next edition of Wrestlemania, we can only hope that the WWE universe will continue to witness moments of wrestling glory and excitement like we did on this memorable night.
