WrestleMania 37 Night One Takeaways

It was symbolic that WrestleMania 37 opened with a delay–and ended in spectacular fashion.

Just over a year after WWE ceased shows in front of live crowds due to the pandemic, WrestleMania 37 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida marked the company’s triumphant return to normalcy–but only after a brief weather delay. Extending the night did not affect the crowd’s energy, which helped carry the show. And the match of the night was the main event, where Bianca Belair defeated Sasha Banks for the Raw Women’s Championship. This was the rare type of bout that put a spotlight on both performers, giving Belair a signature win and showing off the brilliance of Banks.

Belair and Banks told an…