Three stars
Wrestling was a big thing when I was at school in the 90s.
I remember my friends running around with their Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper action figures, claiming to be Hulkamaniacs and obsessively looking for folding chairs that they could smash across someone's back when the teachers weren't looking.
Despite this, I know practically nothing about wrestling except the essentials like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnston is now in films and Hulk Hogan should not be allowed near Twitter so WWE Live at the Hydro should be enlightening.
The arena's packed as Dean Ambrose and Luke Harper enter the ring for the first bout of the night. Chants of 'lets go Ambrose' fill the air as the pair kick, punch and grapple their way through the match, with the crowd going crazy when Ambrose finishes his opponent.
It's fun but a little more sedate than I was expecting from a franchise that enthralls millions worldwide.
Up next it's Bo Dallas and Zack Ryder, who pirouette around the ring, launching themselves at each other at every given opportunity while the audience boo and cheer on cue.
However, the boos are nothing compared to those received by Rangers striker Kenny Miller when he's introduced as the special timekeeper for the Lucha Dragons v The Ascension tag team battle.
This is when things get really interesting. Lucha Dragons' plucky antics and mid air spin kicks are hugely entertaining and quickly get the crowd on their feet.
It's followed by Stardust's battle with Goldust and then Rusev v John Cena for the US championship belt.
Rusev's teammate Lana gets the crowd riled up, telling them they are "England's unwanted property", before Cena arrives on stage causing the audience to erupt. Rusev is like a pantomime villain, playing up to the crowd before his inevitable downfall to favourite Cena.
The Bella Twins v Naomi and Paige and Kane v Ryback get the crowd warmed up before Randy Orton takes on WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in the night's biggest fight.
Playing up to the crowd, the pair throw each other onto the canvas and in and out of the ring, with Rollins receiving a little help from security to retain his title. However, Orton's late signature RKO causes the arena to erupt, ensuring the crowd goes home happy.
It's easy to see why WWE's so popular, its showmanship, classic villain versus hero dynamic and meticulous attention to detail are entertaining and definitely struck a chord with tonight's crowd.
Fans will definitely be counting down the days until their heroes return to Glasgow in November.
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