WrestleMania's 10 greatest opening matches
The Florida Citrus Bowl was filled to near capacity for Wrestlemania 24. (March 30, 2008) Credit: AP
Less than two weeks away from WrestleMania, fans are starting to discuss the ever-important match order. As simple as it may seem, making sure each match is correctly slotted on the show can make all the difference. Put a match that gets the crowd going wild in the middle of the show, and risk burning out the audience by the time the last match comes on (See WrestleMania X-8.) Put a world title match on second-to-last, and risk giving the perception that championships aren’t important.
Nearly as important as what goes on last is what goes on first. An opening match sets the stage for an entire show. At its best, it contains enough thrills to get the crowd on its feet, but also holds back some so as not to steal the spotlight away from the night’s biggest matches.
Here’s my list of WrestleMania’s Top 10 Greatest Opening Matches:
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