WWE WrestleMania 36: Part 1
WWE WrestleMania 36: Part 1

WWE WrestleMania 36: Part 1

2020Movie179 minEnglish

The first night of the 36th annual WrestleMania event being held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, hosted by former New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: WWE CreativeGenres: Sports Entertainment, Wrestling

Plot Summary

The first night of WrestleMania 36 features a cinematic "Firefly Fun House" match where John Cena battles Bray Wyatt in a surreal and psychological contest. The WWE Championship is on the line as Brock Lesnar defends against Drew McIntyre in a hard-hitting main event. Other matches include Edge's return to singles competition against Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match, and Charlotte Flair challenging Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Championship.

Critical Reception

WrestleMania 36, held without a live audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. The unique cinematic presentation of certain matches, particularly the Firefly Fun House match, was praised for its creativity, while others found the empty arena setting to be a detriment to the overall atmosphere. The main event bout between Lesnar and McIntyre received praise for its intensity.

What Reviewers Say

  • The cinematic "Firefly Fun House" match was a standout, praised for its innovative storytelling.
  • Drew McIntyre's victory over Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship was a significant and satisfying moment.
  • The empty arena setting provided a unique, albeit sometimes eerie, atmosphere, impacting the traditional WrestleMania feel.

Google audience: Audience reception was varied, with many appreciating the creative efforts made to deliver a compelling show despite the challenging circumstances. The lack of a live crowd was a common point of discussion, with some finding it less engaging than previous WrestleManias.

Fun Fact

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WrestleMania 36 was moved from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, and was split into two nights, with matches filmed in various locations, including cinematic-style matches.

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