As noted earlier, the announced attendance at the University of Phoenix Stadium for tonight’s WrestleMania 26 was 72,219. We’ll try to get a confirmation on that number shortly.
John Cena is your new WWE Champion after defeating Batista at WrestleMania 26. That was the only title change on ‘Mania which is very off. In other main event news, Shawn Michaels’ career is finished, for now at least, after losing to The Undertaker in the closing match.
As noted before, Yoshi Tatsu won the 26-man battle royal before WrestleMania in Phoenix. Superstars competing in the match were Yoshi, Mark Henry, Cryme Tyme, Goldust, Santino Marella, Primo, Funaki, Jimmy Yang, Slam Master J, Chris Masters, Vladimir Kozlov, Finlay, William Regal, Luke Gallows, Carlito, Tyler Reks, Zach Ryder, Vance Archer, Mike Knox, Croft and Baretta, The Hart Dynasty, Hornswoggle and The Great Khali. The NXT rookies watched the match from the stage.
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