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After months of psychological manipulation, Batista finally exploded. In a match that told a perfect story of betrayal and power, Batista powerbombed Triple H not once, but twice—the second time onto the steel steps. When he hit the Batista Bomb for the pinfall, the arena shook. crowned a new "Animal." This victory solidified Batista as a main event player, marking the final major WrestleMania main event of Triple H’s "Reign of Terror."

WrestleMania 21 remains a fan favorite not just for the quality of the wrestling, but for its legendary promotional campaign—which featured WWE Superstars parodizing famous films like Braveheart , Taxi Driver , and A Few Good Men . It was the night that WWE proved it could successfully transition into a new era, leaving the Staples Center with two fresh champions and a new franchise match that would change the landscape of the business forever. Re-grading WrestleMania 21 - SoBros Network WWE WrestleMania 21

Critics and fans generally agree that the first half of the show was world-class, while the closing world title matches struggled with pacing and length. Dave Meltzer Rating Mysterio via Pinfall 3.25 Stars Money in the Bank Ladder Match Edge wins (Inaugural) The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton Undertaker via Pinfall Trish Stratus vs. Christy Hemme Stratus via Pinfall Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels Angle via Submission 4.75 Stars Big Show vs. Akebono (Sumo) Akebono wins John Cena vs. JBL (WWE Title) Cena via Pinfall Batista vs. Triple H (World Title) Batista via Pinfall 3.75 Stars Highlights & Letdowns crowned a new "Animal

This victory changed wrestling. Edge’s eventual cash-in on John Cena months later created the most hated villain of the decade and proved that the Money in the Bank concept could make a career. didn't just host a match; it invented a legacy. Dave Meltzer Rating Mysterio via Pinfall 3