WWE Smackdown recap — Fans 'worried' for Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair ahead of Wrestlemania 39 in Los Angeles

WWE in a nutshell

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., known as WWE is an American professional wrestling promotion.

WWE, a multi-national integrated media and entertainment conglomerate, has also made inroads into other industries, like American football, movies, and other economic endeavors.

As the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the promotion was established in 1953.

Everything to know about Roman Reigns

Leati Joseph “Joe” Anoa’i, a professional wrestler and former football player, was born on May 25, 1985, in the United States.

He is currently employed by WWE, where he can be seen performing on the SmackDown brand as Roman Reigns.

He will face off against Cody Rhodes this weekend at Wrestlemania 39 for the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

Overlooked matches: WrestleMania XXX Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Every Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal since has been pure filler and barely worth watching, but this inaugural edition was a big part of the Mania card.

It ended with each the main contenders getting to perform their signature moves in a well-timed and laid-out spots.

But the best moment was saved for the end when Cesaro lifted and dumped out Big Show for a genuinely unexpected victory.

Overlooked matches: Rey Mysterio v CM Punk

This WrestleMania 26 match is only six-minutes long, but it’s packed with lightning-quick action.

Punk was in his Straight Edge Society gimmick, with backup from Luke Gallows and Serena, and (as usual for Rey’s opponents) he was after Mysterio’s mask.

Before the match Punk cuts a self-righteous sermon before the match – a reminder of just how good he was on the mic.

But Rey dazzles Punk with high-flying manoeuvres and hits a top rope splash for the win.

Overlooked matches: Chris Jericho v Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper

Considering its featured spot on the card, this weird 3-on-1 handicap WrestleMania 25 match had one of the worst builds in Mania history. And Piper and Snuka were dreadful.

Even though Jericho wins, it was saved by Ricky Steamboat in his first Mania match for an incredible 21 years.

When he hit his classic arm drags and flying cross bodies, then skinned the cat – to much deserved chants of “You’ve still got it!” – it was a genuine WrestleMania moment.

Overlooked matches: WrestleMania XXIV Money in the Bank Ladder Match

This is the last great MITB match – before all the multi-man ladder matches started to blend into one big schmozz of big stunts.

This one does have a killer spot when John Morrison performs a moonsault from the top rope to the outside while holding a ladder. There’s another great moment when Matt Hardy makes a surprise return and nails MVP with a Twist of Fate off them. CM Punk gets the win after originally planned winner Jeff Hardy was suspended.