WrestleMania XXIV

1. JBL defeated Finlay by pinfall

I actually liked this match better this time around. Sure, it was just a garbage brawl, but it served it's purpose and Finlay is always entertaining. I'm still kind of surprised that this opened the show.

Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)

2. CM Punk defeated Chris Jericho, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, Carlito, and Mr. Kennedy in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match

***Match Of The Night***

I seem to be the only one, but I think this is the second best MITB match at WrestleMania. There was a really good flow to this one and they more than made up for the fact that Jeff Hardy was taken out of the match at the last minute.

Rating: 4.25

3. Batista defeated Umaga by pinfall

I actually had really high hopes for this one and they really let me down. My best guess is that both guys were a little disappointed with being nothing more than a mid-card match.

Rating: 1.75

4. Kane defeated Chavo Guerrero by pinfall to win the ECW Championship

This was just a squash to make the crowd happy before the next one.

Rating: .25

5. Shawn Michaels defeated Ric Flair by pinfall

This one loses a little bit due to the fact that I know Ric Flair has wrestled numerous pointless matches over in TNA. Just give it up, Ric. You could tell he didn't have much left in the tank here, but to no surprise, Michaels got a good match out of him.

Rating: 4

6. Beth Phoenix + Melina defeated Maria + Ashley by pinfall

This was pretty bad, but at least the right team won. Kudos to the ladies for continuing the match when the lights went out.

Rating: .25

7. Randy Orton defeated John Cena and Triple H by pinfall

I remember there being a real shocked reaction when Orton won this match. I wouldn't have bet on that one, but I think it was the right move. All three guys looked good here and were about 5-10 minutes away from a classic.

Rating: 3.75

8. Floyd Mayweather defeated Big Show by knockout

WWE always seems to get the most out of their celebrities. This wasn't as good as the Lawrence Taylor match, but it was entertaining to say the least.

Rating: 2

9. Undertaker defeated Edge by submission

This was a bit of a surprise pick to be the last match, but both guys put on a good show. It seemed to be lacking a little in the beginning, which kept it from being a classic.

Rating: 3.75

Of course I'm a little biased on this show, but this is about the fourth time I've watched it and it still is great from start to finish. Four matches are among the best in WrestleMania history and everything else serves it's purpose. There really is something here for everyone. Garbage brawl? Check. Spotfest? Check. Emotional roller coaster? Check. Great title matches? Check. What else could you ask for in a show? This is a must see.

Overall Rating: 97%