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WWE WrestleMania 34 LIVE: Undertaker returns, Ronda Rousey beats Triple H and Stephanie McMahon

Follow the latest from the 34th edition of WrestleMania

Jack de Menezes
Sunday 08 April 2018 23:56 BST
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WrestleMania 34 takes place in Sunday night to close out another frantic 12 months of WWE action on the Grandest Stage of them All in New Orleans.

The Mercedez Benz Superdome stages the 34th edition of WrestleMania, which sees a number of fascinating matches booked and the potential second departure of Brock Lesnar, plus a number of rumoured returns including that of the supposedly retired Undertaker.

But one of the biggest matches of the night could well be that of AJ Styles against Shinsuke Nakamura as the two fan-favourites go up against each other for the WWE Championship, while both women’s titles will be on the line as Charlotte Flair takes on Asuka for the Smackdown Championship and Alexa Bliss defends against Nia Jax for the Raw version.

But it’s the professional debut of Ronda Rousey – who teams up with Kurt Angle to face Triple H and Stephanie McMahon – that could well be the highlight as the former UFC champion makes her bow in the WWE.

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What time does it start?

WrestleMania 34 begins with the pre-show at 22:00 BST, with the main card starting at midnight BST on Sunday 8 April.

Where can I watch it?

WrestleMania will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office channel 491 and 492 from midnight.

Full card:

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Wrestlemania Women’s Battle Royal

Cedric Alexander vs Mustafa Ali (Cruiserweight championship tournament final)

Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns (Universal championship)

AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura (WWE championship)

The Miz vs Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins (Intercontinental championship)

Randy Orton vs Bobby Roode vs Jinder Mahal vs Rusev (United States Championship)

Alexa Bliss vs Nia Jax (Women’s Raw Championship)

Charlotte Flair vs Asuka (Smackdown women’s championship)

Cesaro and Sheamus vs Braun Strowman and TBD (Raw Tag Team Titles)

The Usos vs The New Day vs The Bludgeon Brothers (Smackdown Tag Team Titles)

Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs Stephanie McMahon & Triple H

Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

Yet another referee has run down to the ring to speak to Cena, and again, we don't hear what's said, but Cena suddenly looked disappointed and it leaving the ring...AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT!

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:16

AND IT'S...Elias. Oh dear...

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:17

AND IT'S...Elias. Oh dear...

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:17

It appears that Elias is doing his best to rile The Undertaker by insulting his ability...now if only the Deadman was there to do something about it...

Either way, Elias has made his way to the ring, guitar and all, and is ordering Cena to leave the ring so he can perform.

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:19

Cena leaves, goes back to his seat in the crowd, and Elias starts strumming away. I've got to say, this isn't the highlight of the night...

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:20

Cena charges back into the ring after Elias reels of a few lines of his latest hit, The WWE Universe Sucks, and Elias gets an AA for his efforts. Thanks for coming Elias.

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:21

AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT AGAIN!

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:22

The spotlight comes back on, and inside the ring lies The Undertakes hat, coat and gloves. Two lightning bolts shoot down from the sky and when the lights come back on, they're gone. Is he back? YES HE IS! The arena starts to gong that only means one thing!

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:23

Rising up from the stage, The Undertaker is back! Who'd have thought, eh?

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:25

John Cena vs The Undertaker

Cena, seemingly stunned, stands back inside the ring looking on in disbelief that The Undertaker has answered his call, one year after appearing to retire from WWE duty. It looks like Cena is going to get his wish.

Jack de Menezes9 April 2018 02:27

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