Mark & Gary's Wrestlemania Adventure: Counting Down 30-to-1

Mark & Gary's Wrestlemania Adventure:
Counting Down 30-to-1
Written by Mark Adam Haggerty & Gary Mastriano
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Welcome to a very special collaborative piece brought to you by the authors of "Doubleshot: 2-in-1 Wrestling Reviews." This is "Hollywood Haggerty," joined by my tag team partner of 13+ years, "Macho Man Mastriano." From our black-tie galas of �Manias 20 through 26—to the in-person experiences of 27 through 29, Gary and I have become something of an "Authority" on Wrestlemania. We've compiled thirty years-worth of data—including buy rates, attendance figures, main events and the quality of work—to bring you a statistically-sound interpretation of the Top 30 Wrestlemanias since 1984.
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30. Wrestlemania II – 1986

Mark – According to our countdown, Wrestlemania II is the WORST �Mania in the history of Sports Entertainment. The show holds a special place in my heart as my dad attended Wrestlemania II in the spring of 1986 while my mom was at home, pregnant with yours truly. After watching the show again just a few weeks ago, I came to realize that it wasn't nearly as unwatchable as I originally thought; the intercontinental championship match between the "Macho Man" and George "The Animal" Steel was a specific highlight, as was the steel cage match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The boxing bout and the battle royal were interesting, but slowed the already sluggish pace of Wrestlemania II to a standstill. The show suffered from an overabundance of outside personalities and was hindered by Vince McMahon's attempt to run a pay-per-view Supershow in three cities simultaneously.

Gary – What the hell was Vince McMahon thinking? "Wrestlemania was a rousing success. How are we going to top it next year? More celebrities? Bigger match ups? Nah… what we need is 3 different venues!!!! Across the country! Yea… that'll be genius!"….well it wasn't. It was kind of awkward and way too ambitious for the 2nd Annual Granddaddy. What could've been a solid card in one venue turned into an awkward mish mash of matches. I have only ever watched through this Mania once, and honestly only remember the main event of Hogan vs Bundy as being noteworthy or enjoyable.
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29. Wrestlemania XI – 1995

Mark – My first experience watching Wrestlemania XI was on September 30th, 1995 when the WWE broadcast the double-main event as a one-hour special on FOX. While the entire undercard amounted to an average night of mid-90s action, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Diesel and Shawn Michaels was one of the best �Federation matches of the entire year. In addition to Lawrence Taylor wrestling Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event, the celebrity guests were a "Who's Who" of 90s Pop Culture: Nicholas Turturro from "NYPD Blue"; Johnathan Taylor Thomas from "Home Improvement"; Pamela Anderson from "Baywatch"; international recording artists Salt-n-Pepa; and Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy. This show was a financial failure in terms of only drawing a $750,000 gate, but succeeded in attaining global recognition when public opinion of the WWE was at its worst.

Gary – I remember WrestleMania XI as a bigger event than most historians probably will. No one in my family were big wrestling fans so I was usually relegated to watching wrestling alone. However on this night in 1995 it was a family affair. You see most of my family were die hard New York Giants fan and LT's involvement in the main event had drawn their interest. Vince McMahon would be proud to hear that. LT's match was much better than it had any right to be, solely based on a terrific carry job by Bam Bam. Shawn Michaels and Diesel highlighted the undercard with an often forgotten gem of a world title match. I can just imagine Shawn's anger backstage about not actually headlining WrestleMania that year motivated him to have an incredible body of work over the next 3 years. Side note- the only NFL game I have ever attended was LT's last home game a member of the Giants.
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28. Wrestlemania IX – 1993

Mark – The first Wrestlemania I ever watched LIVE on pay-per-view was Wrestlemania IX from Caesar's Palace. The event featured eight advertised matches—nine including Hulk Hogan's impromptu heavyweight title challenge. The event was the first to be held entirely outdoors and capitalized on the Roman Coliseum motif of Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. This was the debut for WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, and featured a young Shawn Michaels in preliminary intercontinental action. The show was attended by just 16,891 fans, many of whom were guests of the Hotel and Casino and not fans of the WWE. Highlights included the Undertaker squaring off against the mammoth Giant Gonzales, as well as the World Tag Team Title bout between the "Mega Maniacs" and "Money Incorporated." Though not a massively popular event, the broadcast itself has become iconic due to its outdoor setting and unprecedented pageantry.
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Gary – I feel like Mania 9 will only continue to grow as a cult favorite. I really liked the option of being able to play in the Caesar's palace arena in one of the Smackdown games. This Mania is so campy, has such an identity crisis, and is so indicative of the tail spin WWF was in at the time, that it is hard NOT to love. Easily the quirkiest Mania ever, the show can best be remembered for its controversial ending. While I certainly understand what Vince and co were going for with the Hogan win, history has not been kind to this ending. I can only imagine what would happen this year if John Cena came out to defend a screwy finish to the Reigns-Lesnar match, and wound up winning the title. The internet would explode…. Actually… that's EXACTLY how I want Mania 31 to end…
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27. Wrestlemania IV – 1988

Mark – My parents owned every Wrestlemania on VHS when I was a kid—all except Wrestlemania IV, which I had to find on my own at the Englishtown Flea Market in New Jersey. Wrestlemania IV might place low on the list for Creative reasons, but blew the �Mania III buy rates away by 85,000. The tournament to crown Randy Savage champion was the only one-night tournament in Wrestlemania history, and featured a Hall of Fame lineup including Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Jim Duggan, Ted DiBiase, Jake Roberts, and several more. This was the longest Wrestlemania event up until that time and helped establish a relationship with venue-owner Donald Trump that carried over to Wrestlemania V and continues to this day.
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Gary – Call me a sucker, but man do I love a one night tournament. I remember the Monday Night Raw during the "Summer of Punk" to crown a WWE Champion that resulted in Rey Mysterio and John Cena going at it with the title on the line. I have always loved the concept of a one night tournament. It was another ballsy and unconviential move to follow up the biggest event in wrestling history at Mania 3 with a one night tournament for the title the following year. And even ballsier- Hulk Hogan got eliminated fairly early!!! Maybe Vince realized he had to make another top face to match Hogan. If that is the case- than mission accomplished. Macho Man was made on this night. I would love to see this concept brought back one day.
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26. Wrestlemania XV – 1999

Mark – While 1999 was a popular year for "Sports Entertainment," Wrestlemania XV is perhaps my least favorite �Mania of them all. The main event between the Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will always be heralded as monumental in their ongoing program, and while morbid, the Hell in a Cell finale featuring the "public execution" of the Big Boss Man will forever be etched in my mind. The WWE continued to raise their buy rates by the tens of thousands each year, and 1999 was no different with 800,000 viewers tuned in from around the world. The undercard was entertaining but left quite a bit to be desired in terms of in-ring performance—wrestling of course, being the primary casualty of the "Attitude Era."
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Gary – What went wrong with Wrestlemania XV? I ask myself this fairly often. It should have been the greatest achievement for Vince and Co after finally regaining their dominance atop the wrestling world. I finally figured it out- WWF was TOO good that year. The previous 12 months had produced so many memorable moments and matches that Mania just fell short that year. History however seems to forget that this was a very important night for one simple reason- the Triple H heel turn. This was the turning point in H's career, and he has never looked back since.
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25. Wrestlemania – 1985

Mark – The inaugural Wrestlemania at Madison Square Garden can be quite the culture shock for a current WWE Universe fan. Competitors entered the arena unaccompanied by theme music, and performed inside a poorly-lit squared circle that was surrounded by a sea of media. This was the only Wrestlemania not broadcast on traditional pay-per-view and instead opted for closed-circuit technology. The show was another �Garden sell-out for Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation, thanks to household names like Andre the Giant and Big John Studd engaging in a "15,000 Body Slam Challenge." This was the show that established Wrestlemania as THE place for celebrities to promote themselves, and included world-famous personalities such as Muhammad Ali, Liberace, Billy Martin, Cyndi Lauper and WWE Hall of Famer Mr. T in the main event.
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Gary – Confession—I have never sat all the way through the first WrestleMania. Yes yes yes… I know… you can take away my wrestled cred card if you want. My sincere apologies. But anytime I attempted to watch it I felt myself distracted or fast forwarded until the main event. With that being said, I am well aware the reason that I am here writing this column is completely based on this event. If this event had failed, we would be talking about all those great Dusty Rhodes matches from NWA… and no one should ever do that. Ever.

24. Wrestlemania 2000 – 2000

Mark – Wrestlemania 2000 was the first-and-only �Mania named for the year rather than its numeric value, and was the fourth to take place in the Golden State of California. Nearly 15 years before the launch of the WWE Network, Wrestlemania 2000 introduced an extended package starting at 10AM on the west coast called "Wrestlemania All Day." There were certainly high-points on the card such as the triangle ladder match and the "Euro-continental" contest between Chris Benoit, Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho. But for every hard-fought battle, there were two more matches that didn't belong on Backlash, let alone Wrestlemania. Specific low-points were the opening tag team match, Terri Runnels versus the Kat, the Hardcore Battle Royal, and unfortunately the main event fatal four-way.
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Gary – Do you remember that WWF ran an all-day countdown to Wrestlemania 2000? How fucking cool was that?! They should do that every year. I watched all day and was so incredibly hyped for this event. And as a 13 year old wrestling fanatic- this event delivered! It is amazing that you can watch this event and not even feel the loss of Stone Cold Steve Austin. WWF had such an incredibly deep roster at the time. In retrospect I really wish the main event was a straight up singles match between Triple H and The Rock. Those two deserved a true Mania main event. I have always been a fan of the Jericho-Benoit-Angle triple threat. Also I think this is the only Mania event without a single's match of any sort. I cannot be sure about that. My dumb 13 old brain also wondered what would happen when they actually reached WrestleMania 2000. I guess only the Undertaker and Cyborg Triple H will be around to know.
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23. Wrestlemania XIII – 1997

Mark – The third biggest city in America hosted Wrestlemania for a second time when the annual event returned to Chicago in 1997. Headlined by the world championship bout between the Undertaker and Psycho Sid, this was �Takers fifth appearance at �Mania—but first time in the main event. This was the final Wrestlemania to feature the red, white, and blue ropes for which WWE was previously known, as the traditional patriotic accents were the first to go when Monday Night Raw became the "Warzone." The WWE has just five 5-star matches to its credit, one of which stole the show inside the Rosemont Horizon when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin wrestled Bret "The Hitman" Hart in a blood-spattered "I Quit"
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Gary – WrestleMania 13 feels like a one match show whenever I think about. And honestly… it was. Backstage politics probably had way more of an impact on this event than they should have. I always wonder what the planned main event was supposed to be had Shawn not "lost his smile" (what the hell was that anyway). Unfortunately we had to endure a main event between Pyscho Sid and the Undertaker. Let me say this right here right now- Psycho Sid had NO BUISNESS MAIN EVENTING 2 FUCKING WRESTLEMANIAS! Think about all the people that have never even main evented one… The Perm main evented 2!!!!!!! UGH… Well that Bret vs Austin match sure was awesome thought right?
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22. Wrestlemania 25 – 2009

Mark – Wrestlemania 25 was billed as the "25th Anniversary of Wrestlemania"—which was only true based on the loosest possible definition of the word "anniversary." After a quarter-century of pay-per-view dominance, the WWE's flagship Supershow should have been the biggest in history, and on paper it was . The WWE reached nearly one million homes around the world and attracted an astonishing 72,744 to Houston's Reliant Stadium. The show was highlighted by the 30-minute classic between Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker, a match-of-the-year that would set the stage for their final confrontation at Wrestlemania XXVI. Unfortunately for WWE world champions and challengers however, the bout between HBK and the Phenom was so well-received that it left the Texas crowd stunned and indifferent to the final two matches of the evening.

Gary – We go from a one match show to another. Something about WrestleMania 25 felt…off. After 5 straight years of great Mania events, Mania 25 was unable to live up to its own hype. In what should have been the biggest event of all time, we got a very oddly booked card. Triple H and Orton had a program very much deserving to main event, but the strange match stipulations ultimately handicapped the two great performers. Cena was squeezed into an odd triple threat on Smackdown, a brand he wasn't even on at the time. We have heard rumors for other plans for Cena, but it certainly seemed like he was supposed to do something bigger and better at the Silver Anniversary. Money in the Bank delivered another solid outing. But let's talk about the elephant in the room, and on this countdown- the best match of all time (fact..its been proven by scientist I think…) Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker. I remember anticipating this match SOOOOOOO much. I was sitting in Mark's living room, and when this match was starting we all cracked open Coronas and watched in awe. No match had ever gotten me so psychologically or physically invested. I must've jumped out of my seat a dozen times. I could probably go on and on about this match for the remainder of this column, but if you are reading this you have seen and memorized this match by now.
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21. Wrestlemania VI – 1990

Mark – Wrestlemania has only been featured outside of the United States on two occasions, the first of which came in 1990 when 67,678 Canadian fans filled the Toronto Skydome. Wrestlemania VI reintroduced the "ring-carts" from �Mania III, used to trolley performers across the vast divide between the entrance and the ring. Down almost 200,000 buys from the previous year, the undercard was famously forgettable, but did feature a memorable match between "Bad News" Brown and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, where "Hot Rod" appeared with half of his body painted black. All three championships were defended, although for the first time in history, the WWF World Heavyweight Championship was in contention AGAINST the intercontinental champion. The Ultimate Warrior bested Hulk Hogan and enjoyed a seemingly-premature run atop a company that wasn't yet done believing in "Hulkamania."
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Gary – I was never a Hulk Hogan fan. Not that I didn't like him… I just wasn't into wrestling during his peak. I have incredibly respect for him, and wish I was into wrestling during his run on top. And his run on top peaked at WrestleMania 6- The Ultimate Challenge. It was a true testament to the strength of his character that he was able to put over an up and comer and still be the top draw. As a kid I always built their match up as an epic confrontation, even though I don't think I saw it fully until I was in my 20s. Again, I wish I was able to see it live. It still holds up. I don't know much more of the card, but the main event still holds up well.
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20. Wrestlemania V – 1989

Mark – Similar to how "The Empire Strikes Back" was the first Star Wars movie I ever saw, Wrestlemania V was my first foray into the wide world of professional wrestling. The build to the main event between Hulk Hogan and the WWF World Heavyweight Champion the "Macho Man" Randy Savage was nearly a year in the making, and stemmed from their four-cornered relationship with both Miss Elizabeth and the world heavyweight title belt. This show was notorious for booking an exceptional number of matches, each of which was televised. In addition, Run DMC performed a 5-minute set, and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper presided over his �Pit with Brother Love and Morton Downey Jr. Wrestlemania V returned to Trump Plaza, the site of the preceding years event and garnered 767,000 buy rates—a ten year record lasting until Wrestlemania XV.
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Gary – The Mega Powers exploding is one of the greatest storylines of all time. I am surprised WWE has not tried to replicate it since. With the increased interest in their personal lives, John Cena and Daniel Bryan would have been the perfect wrestlers to mirror the modern day Mega Powers. Both guys are the top 2 babyface wrestlers, just like Hogan and Macho. Mix in their real life relationship bonds, and a kayfabe jealously story, and you have a great compliment to the terrific Mega Powers storyline. The 2nd "Trump" Mania was much like most of the Hulkamania era Manias- a one match show in memory. That one match was another strong Hogan match. It's amazing how Hogan, like Cena now a days, always stepped it up and put up great performances when it counted.
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19. Wrestlemania XXVII – 2011

Mark – Wrestlemania XXVII is another show that will always place high on my personal list of favorites, as this was the first show I attended live with my best friends, including this countdown's co-author, Gary Mastriano. The event was in large-part an ensemble performance, headlined by the Miz's successful title defense against John Cena. In addition, the show was hosted by former WWE champion and Hollywood Action Star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and featured the final match in the Hall of Fame career of Edge. This was just the second Wrestlemania in history to crack one million buys on pay-per-view, and with nearly 72 thousand fans in attendance, was the WWE's biggest event in the former-hallowed home of World Championship Wrestling.
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Gary – My sentimental favorite Mania ever- just because it was my first live Mania. And they say you never forget your first. I don't think I was ever more hyped for a live event of any sorts in my life than I was for Mania 27. The energy you feel when you step into a building hosting WrestleMania for the first time is tangible. There really is nothing like it. If you are a wrestling fan, make the pilgrimage to WrestleMania at least once in your life. As for the show, the highs far outweigh the lows. The card is highlighted by a trifecta of underrated 4 star matches- Randy Orton vs CM Punk, Rey Mysterio vs Cody Rhodes (Cody is just so damn awesome…seriously) and Edge's final match against Alberto Del Rio. Of course the Triple H vs Undertaker match is one of the greatest matches of all time. I remember when Triple H hit the tombstone, I turned to Mark and said "HOLY SHIT ITS OVER." Just a great moment and great match. People often remember Mania 27 for the lows- but aside from Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler eating up too much time, and D-Bry and Sheamus being bumped to the pre show to make room for an overly long Rock promo, this show is pretty solid. Snooki actually delivered a few entertaining spots, and you have to give it up to her for her effort. The main event features 2 of my favorite entrances- The Miz's pre match video is so incredibly good that it may be the highlight of the entire show, and John Cena's gospel choir entrance was one of his cooler intros. People seem to hate this match solely based on the terribly booked ending, and while I can't disagree, you still have to be happy for the Miz. He was a wrestling fan who grew up to headline WrestleMania as WWE Champ. I am very content with this being the first Mania I attended.
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18. Wrestlemania XII – 1996

Mark – Often enough, I will cite 1996 as the year I decided to devote myself to becoming a true wrestling aficionado. Wrestlemania XII was an important component in my development as a fan, as it reinforced the importance of athleticism and competition, despite the theatrical nature of the overall product. The "Hollywood Backlot Brawl" was an astonishing acme, starring Roddy Piper as the �Federation President opposite the uncanny intercontinental champion Goldust. Added to the return of the Ultimate Warrior, this was also the Wrestlemania debut for future world champions such as Triple H and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. But the match that everybody paid to see was the one-hour "Iron Man" bout between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart—a match that exceeded the provisional limits and ended with HBK winning the world title in sudden death.
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Gary – 1996 is the greatest year in wrestling history. I have no facts to back that up other than it is probably my all around favorite year. I don't think I was ever more into wrestling that 1996. I have seen the 96 Rumble more than any other event (after creating a home bootleg on VHS). I was so worried when HBK put his title shot up against Owen at In Your House. And I was incredibly invested in Shawn and Bret wrestling an Iron Man match. You have to remember, I was 10 at the time. These were my two heroes. My two favorite wrestlers. I was fully bought into the WWF hype machine surrounding this match. I remember even telling my parents that there was going to be an hour long match, as if that was the most incredible athletic feat of all time. And of course, my all-time favorite wrestling moment- The Boyhood Dream coming true, puts Mania 12 as another sentimental favorite. The Iron Man match has aged like a fine wine. I challenge any of you who hate on it (and there are lots that do) to revisit it again. This was a MASTER CLASS in pro wrestling by two of the greats- and it still holds up. So much so, that it is now required viewing for me every Mania season. Just like Die Hard on Christmas Eve, I know Power Hour (take a shot every minute) the Iron Man match leading up to Mania. And by the end I am teary eyed (and shit faced), relieving that magical moment like I was 10 again.
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17. Wrestlemania 29 – 2013

Mark – Wrestlemania 29 returned to my home state of New Jersey for the first time since 1989's record-setting Wrestlemania V in Atlantic City. This show took place three hours north of the Trump Plaza however, inside the brand new state-of-the-art MetLife Stadium. More than 80,000 tristate residents and fans from around the world were joined by over a million international pay-per-view subscribers. Governor Chris Christie opened the show with a heart-warming tribute to those who were both "New York Tough and Jersey Strong" in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The Undertaker managed to keep his undefeated streak intact against former-WWE champion CM Punk and for the second time in history, John Cena went one-on-one with the "Great One"—and WON !
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Gary – Mark made a comparison to the Star Wars trilogy early. To me the equivalent of the Star Wars trilogy is the 3 Mania span from Mania 27-29, or �The Rock vs Cena' Manias. 29 has the distinction of being the Return of the Jedi Mania. Mania 27 set the stage and was overall lighthearted and fun- your New Hope if you will. Mania 28 knocked the ball out of the park (just like Empire Strikes Back). And Mania 29, with all its good intentions, just fell a little flat (I still love you Return of the Jedi). I have written extensively on WrestleMania 29 during my first article here on Cheap Heat, but let's just say I was a little disappointed. We will always be left wondering- what could have been? The stage was perfect and the players were all there for an all-time great wrestling card, but the wrong matches were booked. CM Punk deserved to be in the main event that year. I felt a bit cheated by �Twice in a Lifetime'. I felt extra emotional about this WrestleMania because it was MINE- in my own backyard. I will always feel a little jaded that I didn't get the best possible Mania card when WWE returned "home" to the tri state area.
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16. Wrestlemania X8 – 2002

Mark – I always enjoyed Wrestlemania X8 because of the overwhelming WCW presence that was neither available the previous year, nor able to stick around until �Mania XIX. This was the final Wrestlemania before WWE "got the F out," and featured musical performances by rock bands such as Saliva and Drowning Pool. This was the second Wrestlemania to emanate from the Toronto Skydome, where the WWE proceeded to break its previously established attendance record with 68,237. The Undertaker fought Ric Flair, "Stone Cold" beat Scott Hall, and Triple H defeated Chris Jericho for the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship. But the match that garnered the most attention was a once-in-a-lifetime meeting that would truly define an era— the historic "Icon vs. Icon" bout between the Rock and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.
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Gary – WrestleMania X8 always felt like a transitional event to me. If the heralded Attitude Era officially ended when Triple H's right quad exploded, and the Ruthless Aggression Era began with the arrival of Brock Lesnar, Mania 18 is stuck somewhere in the middle. Although much maligned, the WWE did what they could with who they had for the rushed Invasion storyline (rushed due to Helmsley's quad issues). But the Hogan and Flair's, who were so sorely lacking during the Invasion, finally came around in winter 2002, made their presence felt. In retrospect maybe it felt a little awkward having them around on TV, and I can't help but imagine it was just as awkward and tense backstage and in the writer's room. Again WWE did what they do best, and make the most of what they have. Flair and Undertaker was a dream match we didn't know we wanted. Steve Austin's backstage drama led us strangely to a match with Scott Hall that never really clicked. Coming off of one the greatest in ring years of all time, Kurt Angle was extremely underutilized here, working a quick match with Kane. And an odd occurrence happened in the Triple H-Jericho world title match: Triple H's much hyped main event fell flat due to crowd exhaustion from earlier, better contests (see Mania 21, 25). With that being said the unfortunately named Mania X8 did give us an incredible Toronto crowd (I wonder if the next generation's Edge was there soon to be found by WWE home video), and one of the greatest moments of all time in the Rock coming face to face with Hulk Hogan. At the time it may have seemed like Hogan should've faced Stone Cold, but now looking back this match- which happened by accident and Stone Cold' ego- was the better bet. A great worked match, a great crowd, Hogan coming home all cemented one thing- that the Rock is wrestling's true "biggest star" ever. By more on that another day…

15. Wrestlemania XXVI – 2010

Mark – Wrestlemania acquired a Southwestern-style when the WWE took its annual Supershow to Glendale, Arizona—just outside the state capital of Phoenix. This would be an adequate setting for the final showdown between two "Texas gunslingers" such as Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker. Renewing their rivalry from Houston the year prior, both men sought to steal the show once again, this time in the main event. The undercard was stacked with several memorable matches including a successful title defense by Chris Jericho against Edge, as well as a fruitless championship effort by Dave Batista against challenger John Cena. This was also the Wrestlemania return for WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart, who was last seen on the "Grand Stage" in 1997 at Wrestlemania 13. As far as ticket sales and buy rates, �Mania XXVI failed to reach the peak of its predecessor, but was deemed an overall creative success nonetheless.
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Gary – I remember writing a wrestling blog back in 2009/2010. I never shared it publicly, but did it as my own way to muse on wrestling and prepare for extensive conversation with Mark. I can remember writing then that WrestleMania 26 had one of the most stacked cards in wrestling history. Some major stars were in lesser matches to help build new talents- namely the previous year's main eventers in Triple H and Randy Orton. This was the last time Triple H was a regular active talent, and he worked an underrated match with Sheamus in the dying light of the Arizona night. RKO worked a neat little triple threat with his Legacy goons. While the two more established guys won this night, the precedent was set for bigger stars to work with up and comers. CM Punk and Rey Mysterio worked the best 6 minute match I can remember. WWE took a chance on Jack Swagger winning the Money in the Bank match. Bret Hart returned to a WWE ring to get revenge on Vince McMahon (I always thought a better fit for Bret would be referring the main event between Shawn and Taker- foreshadowing the End of an Era match two years later and echoing the Summerslam main event 13 years prior). Edge and Chris Jericho worked a fun feud and great match that time doesn't talk about enough. John Cena and Batista worked a TERRIFIC match where they both showed that they really do step it up in big game situations. And then the night closed with the most emotional moment in pro wrestling for me- seeing my hero Shawn Michaels work his final match. While nowhere near the quality of their previous encounter, Michaels Taker 2 was still a near 5 star perfect match, with an absolutely crushing and brilliant ending- Michaels last moment of rebellion, slapping Taker in the face. Shawn went out on top, capping off a brilliant career, and a terrific Mania card.

14. Wrestlemania VIII – 1992

Mark – For Vince McMahon and the WWE, the 1990s brought about both unimagined success and unspeakable catastrophe—not necessarily in that order. Wrestlemania VIII would be the final show to feature many of the mainstays that made the inaugural run of Wrestlemania a success, while also introducing many of the faces that would come to define the "New Generation." This was the first-and-only Wrestlemania to take place in Indianapolis, with nearly 63,000 fans in attendance to see Ric Flair defend his WWE championship against the "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The double-main event that also featured Hulk Hogan against Sid Justice failed to captivate the crowd, and once again the most magnificent �Mania moments happened during the intercontinental match, this time between champion Roddy Piper and challenger Bret Hart.

Gary – Often times during the WrestleMania era, fans have been left wondering "what if?" It's a fun question to ask and ponder with your friends, but I always feel its best left at that. You cannot get offended about something that did or didn't happen. It's best to just move on and accept things as they are. Possible one of the biggest what if's of all time is the main event situation of WrestleMania VIII. WWF/E had the two most iconic wrestling stars of the time under contract at the same time, but didn't pull the trigger on having them main event the Showcase of the Immortals. All reports say that Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan weren't clicking well on the house show circuit, but that has never sat well with me. I refuse to believe the two biggest stars of their time, and two great workers, couldn't muster up a quality match. Maybe expectations would have been too high? Did egos get in that way much like they would 10 years later with Hogan/Austin? We may never, and may always be stuck wondering-what if? I for one always keep asking myself another question in regards to Mania 8- why? Why did Sid Vicious headline a WWF ppv? Ever? Seriously…why?

13. Wrestlemania 21 – 2005

Mark – The marketing campaign around Wrestlemania 21 involved letterbox cinematics featuring WWE Superstars in iconic Hollywood roles, including Triple H and Ric Fair in Braveheart , Booker T and Eddie Guerrero in Pulp Fiction , and Kurt Angle and Christie Hemme in When Harry Met Sally , among others. Although the duel title matches defined the arrivals of both John Cena and Batista on the main event scene, the body of the event was dominated by veteran members of the roster; Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels engaged in what was perhaps the match of the night, while the Undertaker prevailed over the contentious Randy Orton to continue his winning streak at 13-0. In addition to sparking the fuse that would ignite Cena and Batista, so too did �Mania 21 lead Edge to gold when he became the first man to win "Money in the Bank."

Gary – WrestleMania went Hollywood with another transitional event that paved the way for the next decade. Big wins by John Cena, Batista, and Edge, and a high profile match for Randy Orton, all set the stage for 4 great main event runs. WWE was finding their identity after the Attitude era, and investing in young stars and fresh faces. The card boasts first, and probably best, Money in the Bank ladder match, a solid opener between Rey and Eddie, and Batista's first great match. Working with Triple H made Big Dave such a much more complete worker, and we began to see that here. However the elephant on the card so to speak is another Shawn Michaels masterpiece. Michaels/Angle is my all-time favorite match, one that just gets better and better with each viewing. Both guys are in my top 5 wrestlers of all time, and it's this technical masterpiece, along with the aforementioned youth movement that gives Mania 21 a high ranking.

12. Wrestlemania VII – 1991

Mark – The original idea was to hold Wrestlemania VII at the colossal Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This would have been the first �Mania inside an open-air stadium, which led to a variety of security concerns revolving around the current anti-American storyline. While safety was indeed a factor in the move to the Memorial Sports Arena, the true reason was the company's inability to sell enough tickets to fill the �Coliseum. The show was sold-out with just over 16,000 fans crammed into a venue that was decorated with an inordinate amount of nationalistic ornamentation. This was the Wrestlemania debut for both the Undertaker and his 21-1 streak that would begin in Los Angeles against Jimmy Snuka. Of the fourteen televised bouts, the main event was second-only to the "retirement match" in which Randy Savage lost to the Ultimate Warrior, initiating a shift in character from "Macho King" back to babyface "Macho Man."

Gary – The lore around WrestleMania VII is more interesting than the overall card in my opinion. Whether or not there is any truth to the claim that WWE had to move the event due to potential bomb/death threats, it is still a great story that enhances a pretty great feud between Sgt. Slaughter and Hulk Hogan. I have long been a Slaughter fan, probably due to his association with GI Joe, and he was never better than in his heel Iraqi sympathizer role. Great cutting edge, risky, storytelling by Vince and Co. The undercard doesn't have a ton of memorable moments, but does include the BEST Ultimate Warrior match of all time, and an underrated classic, with Randy Savage. The main event storyline, along with Macho's redemption and reconciliation with Elizabeth is enough to land Mania 7 at number 12 on our list.

11. WrestleMania XX – 2004

Mark – Madison Square Garden has been home to the McMahon family for nearly four generations, and in 2004 the WWE returned to celebrate two decades of Wrestlemania magic. The tag-line associated with the show read: "Where it all begins again"—a fitting statement as Wrestlemania XX included the reappearance of the WWE Hall of Fame, the one-night return of the Rock, and the re-debut of the "Dead Man." The event wasn't entirely centered around established stars however, as the opening match featured the U.S. champion Big Show against John Cena in his Wrestlemania debut. Though fans have been divisive on the merits of this �Mania due to some questionable contests—including a main event that shall not be named—Wrestlemania XX flourished by nearly doubling the buy rates from the previous year, despite roughly one-third of the live attendance.

Gary – WrestleMania XX is a great example of a dream card on paper, that didn't necessarily deliver in the ring, or in the long run. No match past the opening contest (John Cena getting cheered in NYC-GASP) had the long term implications that WWE had hoped for. Even with some of the biggest stars ever on the card (The Rock wrestled a match!), the show still feels light on huge stars. Maybe its revisionist history speaking, but I am not a fan of ending your show with Chris Benoit celebrating in the ring. Was WWE banking on Benoit leading the company into their next chapter? Not sure, but I can see why they wanted to take the gamble. The real star of WrestleMania 20 was Eddie Guerrero. Eddie WAS the star that could've taken the ball and ran with it. His match with Kurt Angle was as good as advertised. Eddie was as organically over as Daniel Bryan is today. Overall though, a mixed bag of a card that always feels a little tainted (the Benoit/Eddie ending, the Lesnar Goldberg "match"). And that's a shame because the good (Jericho Christian, the FANTASTIC main event triple threat) far outweighs the bad.

10. WrestleMania XXX – 2014

Mark – With just seven matches on the main card, Wrestlemania XXX was amongst the shortest events in terms of in-ring action. This was the Wrestlemania debut for two prominent WWE Superstars: Antonio Cesaro bested an entire roster inside the ring to win the "Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal"; and for the first time in 10 years, John Cena took a step out of the main event to battle the "Eater of Worlds" Bray Wyatt. With so much happening on the undercard including the end of the Undertaker's undefeated streak at the hands of Brock Lesnar, it's almost easy to overlook the significance of the "Yes Movement." Daniel Bryan beat Triple H to gain entry to the main event, where after 23 minutes with Randy Orton and Dave Batista, Bryan walked out of New Orleans with the coveted WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This event was historic—not just in numeric sequence—but as the first pay-per-view broadcast across the WWE Network.

Gary – For many, last year's WrestleMania XXX was the most emotional night in company history. WWE told three emotional stories brilliantly and showcased that, when they are on their game, they are absolutely brilliant storytellers. The three amazing stories that were told really polarized the WWE universe. The first was obviously the triumphant underdog story of Daniel Bryan. So many of us could relate to Daniel Bryan, and for the first time in a long time one of "our guys" made it to the top. Unfortunately the events following WrestleMania tainted that great story, but one cannot deny how terrific it was. The opening contest of HHH and Daniel Bryan was brilliant and I named it as my match of the year in 2014. The opposite end of the spectrum was the crushing blow to the WWE Universe- the End of the Streak. Most of us never thought we would see the streak end, let alone is such definitive, shocking, and brutal fashion. We can debated the result as long as we want, but we cannot debate that it was a completely crushing emotional blow for the WWE universe. The third brilliant piece of storytelling falls somewhere in between the high of Daniel Bryan and the low of the end of the streak- the saga of John Cena and Bray Wyatt. I think history will be kind to this match and feud. John Cena was pushed to a darker place than he has ever been, and the result polarized the WWE universe. A perfect card/balance story was told and the company was gelling with synergy. The WWE Universe was taken on a terrific emotional rollercoaster that is not talked about enough.

9. WrestleMania XIV – 1998

Mark – Shawn Michaels and D-Generation X had run roughshod over the roster since the summer of '97 and with Mike Tyson as special guest referee at Wrestlemania XIV, it seemed almost inevitable that HBK would beat "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The overall card was a hodgepodge of comedy and tragedy—or both for celebrity guest ring announcer Pete Rose, who would fall victim to Kane in a tri-year tradition of tombstone piledrivers. Aside from the world championship, Wrestlemania XIV was famous for a handful of really entertaining secondary title matches including future world champions such as Triple H and the Rock. Although the Fleet Center wasn't much larger than any other arena, the WWE managed to attract more than 19,000 fans to Boston, establishing a new record for the first time in 5 years.

Gary – The 14th instalment of the Showcase of the Immortals really was a landmark shift in the WWE. Never before had the WWE completely changed their identity in a calendar year than they did between Manias 13 and 14. While Mania 13 still clung to the New Generation, the Attitude Era was in full effect by the time the WWE crew rolled in Boston that year. The Austin Era officially began, and his supporting cast for the following years was fleshed out (HHH, Rock etc…). Mike Tyson's appearance added a much needed shot in the arm for the company. Shawn Michaels fought a gutsy match, while wearing the best pants he ever wore. You can always judge a Shawn Michaels by how badass his pants were- I realize that's weird but now you will look at his pants every time you watch a HBK match going forward.

8. Wrestlemania 22 – 2006

Mark – There's room to argue that Wrestlemania 22 was the best from top to bottom, especially when you talk about memorable moments like Shawn Michaels versus Vince McMahon or Rey Mysterio's world title victory over both Randy Orton and Kurt Angle. There was certainly something on hand for every wrestling fan, regardless of their action-packed appetite: Mick Foley and Edge had a truly extreme confrontation involving barbed wire, tables, chairs, and FIRE; the Undertaker continued with 14-0 after beating Mark Henry in a casket match; Rob Van Dam beat five other men to become just the second Superstar to win "Money in the Bank." The main event that drew 17,159 fans to the same sight as �Manias II and 13 was the WWE championship battle that ended in Triple H submitting to champion John Cena. This was the last of the annual events to happen before an arena audience of less than 70,000 fans, as each subsequent Wrestlemania has been booked in front of sell-out stadiums.

Gary – I have probably seen Mania 22 more than any other Mania. I bought it on DVD the day it came out, and have sat thru, or played it in the background of my life, dozens of times. I can't gush enough about this event. Just a truly stacked card from top to bottom. The John Cena and Triple H feud/match finally turned me into a Cena fan (take that anyone who says Triple H "buries" people). Rey's run to the main event was emotional and a great ride. Another terrific Money in the Bank match. Yet it was Shawn Michaels once again stealing the show, with Vince McMahon of all people. With his subtle DX chop during that match, and HHH echoing it later on, I was ecstatic. One of the best crowds of all time in Chicago, Edge and Mick Foley tearing the house down, and the best Divas match/feud ever stack this card from top to bottom. One of the most complete shows for all wrestling fans. Literally something for everyone.

7. WrestleMania XXIV – 2008

Mark – The most exciting thing going into Wrestlemania XXIV was the WWE producing an outdoor event for the first time in fifteen years. The media coverage going in was incredible due to the mainstream matchup between the former world champion Big Show and the undefeated Floyd "Money" Mayweather. The final match of the card featured the Undertaker and Edge warring for the world title, while the WWE championship was defended in a triple threat including John Cena, Triple H, and the champion, Randy Orton. But amidst the glitz and glamour of world titles—beneath the storyline veneer of Wrestlemania XXIV—was the career-threatening contest that saw Shawn Michaels retire the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. With 75,000 in attendance and more than a million watching around the world, Wrestlemania XXIV will go down as a landmark success for both the WWE and the almost-80 year old Citrus Bowl.

Gary – In talking about emotions, one cannot deny the emotional impact of Ric Flair's "retirement" match. Shawn Michaels's �I'm Sorry I love you' comment during the match was so beautiful, so heartbreakingly crushing, that I will forever get goosebumps anytime I see it. Mania 24 may have been highlighted by Michaels and Flair, but it was yet again another solid card from top to bottom. A gorgeous set and some creative entrances (John Cena's marching band entrance has yet to be topped) enhanced the terrific in ring work that night. Edge and Undertaker put on a clinic of a main event, Triple H John Cena and Randy Orton worked a fast paced triple threat under an awkward lack of stadium lights, and Money in the Bank delivered again. Enough praise cannot be thrown at the Floyd Mayweather and Big Show contest. Easily the best match of Big Show's career. Show worked hard, and Mayweather proved why he is such a dynamic performer.

6. WrestleMania X – 1994

Mark – Wrestlemania X was my favorite professional wrestling show for quite some time, owed both to the historic ladder match as well as the unprecedented duel-title defenses by Yokozuna. New York became the first U.S. state to host three �Manias when the "Granddaddy of Them All" returned home to Madison Square Garden in 1994. After both Lex Luger and Bret Hart won the Royal Rumble, it was decided that BOTH men would be afforded championship opportunities at Wrestlemania. The WWE failed to break previous MSG records by attracting just north of 18,000 fans and an abysmal buy rate of only 420,000. Wrestlemania still managed to hit its mark with iconic clashes involving beloved Superstars such as the "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Bam Bam Bigelow, Owen Hart, and many more.

Gary – Another sentimental favorite, as it was the first actual WrestleMania I watched live. I was visiting my cousins that day down the shore in New Jersey. My cousin was a huge Razor Ramon fan, and of course I was rooting for my guy Shawn Michaels, during their EPIC ladder match. My other favorite wrestler at the time, Bret Hart, planted himself firmly a top the WWE food chain. Mania 10 was truly a changing of the guard, as the only mainstay left from the Hulkamania era was Randy Savage, who worked a fun match with Crush that still remains a favorite of mine. Even early into my wrestling viewing tenure I knew WrestleMania was something special. I will forever remember watching that ladder match with my cousin and arguing back and forth as probably the moment I fell in love with pro wrestling.

5. WrestleMania 23 – 2007

Mark – When Wrestlemania rolled into the Motor City for the first time in two decades, it was as if the WWE Universe had never left. The show opened with a crystal clear recording of Vince McMahon's introduction to both Wrestlemania III, as well as the "Queen of Soul," Miss Aretha Franklin. Aretha performed "America the Beautiful" just as she did 20 years earlier, although this time was accompanied by a full church choir. The main event was the cataclysmic encounter between WWE Champion John Cena and "Mr. Wrestlemania" Shawn Michaels. Although the show was promoted around Vince McMahon and Donald Trump's "Battle of the Billionaires," the world heavyweight championship bout featuring the Undertaker and Batista would prove to be the most celebrated match on the card. In addition to the in-ring excitement, �Mania 23 was exceptionally profitable by attracting more than 80,000 fans to Ford Field and setting the stadium precedent that Wrestlemania has been held to ever since.

Gary – The WrestleMania cards from 21-24 are almost interchangeable. Most of the same stars main evented them all, and they all have a similar look and feel to them. I can make an argument for each of them to be in the top 5 Manias of all time, as WWE was knocking WrestleMania out of the park each year. WWE was building the WrestleMania brand to be its own selling point and entity, regardless of who was on the card. Mania 23 was the best of the bunch. I was ecstatic that Shawn Michaels was getting another main event shot- oh man I wanted him to beat John Cena so badly! Batista and Undertaker put on a classic World Title match that probably should've headlined the show. Even the silly Battle of the Billionaires proved that WWE could do no wrong at WrestleMania during this terrific stretch.

4. Wrestlemania XXVIII – 2012

Mark – For just the third time in history, Wrestlemania was held in an outdoor venue when the "Show of Shows" returned to the Sunshine State in 2012. Miami's Sun Life Stadium hosted almost 80,000 members of the WWE Universe with over 1.2 million viewers watching on pay-per-view, making Wrestlemania XXVIII the most watched event in WWE history. The main event featured John Cena and the Rock in what would ultimately become the mid-way point of a two-year storyline beginning the night after Wrestlemania XXVII. The undercard was comprised of seven additional contests: the "Best in the World" beat the "Best in the World at What He Does," when Chris Jericho failed to defeat CM Punk for the WWE championship; Daniel Bryan dropped the world heavyweight title to Sheamus in just 18 seconds; and Triple H went to war with the Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell with Shawn Michaels as special guest referee. Wrestlemania XXVIII has the distinction of being the most recent—and highest ranking—�Mania on our countdown.

Gary – Mania 28 was like the summer blockbuster of WrestleMania's. At the time (and maybe still) the most financially successful wrestling event in history, Mania 28 was a true marvel. Every match served a purpose and told a terrific story. Oh you didn't like the 18 second Daniel Bryan-Sheamus match? Well that is exactly that moment that the Yes Movement started. Losing in 18 seconds did more for Daniel Bryan than any 5 star Ring of Honor match ever did. Randy Orton, Kane, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, and Miz all shined in their mid-card matches. But what makes Mania 28 a GREAT WrestleMania is the trio of main event matches. I was there live in Miami and I cannot even begin to describe the vibe in the crowd for the End of an Era Hell in a Cell match. I have been to many, many live WWE events and even 3 WrestleMania events, but NOTHING can compare to seeing that match. Easily the best match I have ever seen live in person. I was standing on chairs. I was starting chants. I was wrapped up in that match. The crowd was a living breathing organism during that match. When HBK nailed Undertaker with a Sweet Chin music right into HHH's pedigree, I swear to God I thought the building was going to fall apart. Those 5 seconds seemed to last for an hour. Amazing amazing match. CM Punk and Chris Jericho put on a technical masterpiece. Punk was the most popular star with the fans in Miami for Mania that year, and he delivered a terrific performance. And what can be said about the main event. People of the internet- JOHN CENA IS AN AMAZING WRESTLER. Watch this match, watch this feud with the Rock. Watch his entrance and post-match bewilderment. I was strongly cheering for Cena that night, and still think the wrong man won, but the atmosphere live in the arena was incredible. For any WrestleMania to top this one it would have to be….iconic…

3. Wrestlemania III – 1987

Mark – When �Mania first hit the airways in 1985, it was a critical success thanks to—by in large—the star studded celebrity appearances and a tag team main event involving Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper. But it wasn't until 1987 that Wrestlemania was established as a larger-than-life phenomenon on par with seeing the Rolling Stones or going to the Super Bowl. A stated 93,173 fans descended on the Detroit-suburb of Pontiac, selling out the Silverdome for what is still the WWE's largest (reported) live audience in history. While the hype of �Mania III centered around Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, the most critically acclaimed encounter on the card was the Intercontinental championship match between the maniacal Macho Man and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. The exaggerated celebrity appearances of Wrestlemania 2 were almost completely forgotten when the WWE Superstars were allowed to stand on their own two feet for the first time since the advent of "Rock �N' Wrestling." Wrestlemania III was—to borrow a line from the great Gorilla Monsoon—"a happening."

Gary – When you use the word ICONIC in wrestling, you immediately think of Hulk Hogan staring down Andre the Giant. Probably the only wrestling match your grandmother knows, Hogan and Andre is still the most iconic encounter in the history of the sport. WrestleMania III is the blue print for the modern WrestleMania and truly the first "Showcase of the Immortals."

2. Wrestlemania 19 – 2003

Mark –More than 54,000 wrestling fans flocked to Seattle's semi-open SafeCo Field to witness what is perhaps my favorite Wrestlemania in history. The initial meeting between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho marks the second half of a card that also includes Vince McMahon versus Hulk Hogan in a street fight, and the Rock versus Steve Austin in their final encounter. While the Undertaker's handicap match wasn't worth discussing, Limp Bizkit's rendition of "Rollin" which played "Big Evil" to the ring was rather entertaining. In addition to an already Hall of Fame-worthy lineup, Triple H defended his WWE World title against former 5-time WCW champion Booker T. The final bout of the evening saw WWE champion Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar in a collision of clinical technique, wherein Lesnar nearly broke his neck winning the title. Despite diminishing buy rates cut by almost 50% in two years, �Mania XIX was still considered a creative success, and would yield financial gains throughout the rest of 2003.

Gary – WrestleMania 19 has no iconic moments. You never see any shots from the Seattle show in any video packages. You never hear people praise how amazing WrestleMania 19 was. You never hear WWE superstars talk about what an amazing moment in time WrestleMania 19 was. So why is here, at #2 for greatest all time WrestleMania? Simple- it is simply the best wrestled show of any WWE event. Ever. The final 5 matches, Jericho-HBK, HHH-Booker T, Hogan-McMahon, Austin-Rock, and Angle-Lesnar, are 5 of the finest matches ever. Five matches that could headline any other card on this list. Five matches that would probably steal the show on 95% of the cards on this list. Five brilliant stories told by 10 terrific Hall of Fame performers. I cannot say enough about this show, but if you are reading this list I am willing to bet you agree.

1. Wrestlemania X7 – 2001

Mark – Although powerful in their numbers, the 67,925 fans inside the Houston Astrodome paled in comparison to the 1,040,000 viewers watching around the world. In addition to the Superstars already featured, Shane McMahon was on hand with his own group of wrestlers from the recently defunct-WCW. �Mania 17 catered to a variety of wrestling fans—from the submission stylings of Benoit and Angle to the TLC tag match—the entire card was immensely entertaining from beginning to end. It's really hard to include each highlight, as every bout from the pre-show tag team contest to the "Gimmick Battle Royal" is worth mentioning, at least in passing. The main event was the second of three showdowns between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the Rock—a match Austin won after delivering a record-sixteen consecutive chair shots to the champion. Wrestlemania 17 came about during the perfect storm of professional wrestling and Sports Entertainment, and while all ensuing �Manias have aimed to achieve the same success, odds are Wrestlemania 17 will withstand the test of time as the Greatest Wrestlemania in History.

Gary – To literally no one's surprise, the 17th annual WrestleMania is number one on our list. I recently rewatched and reviewed Mania 17, and it still the complete show that it was 14 years ago. From the video package on, WWE hit home run after home run. TLC. Benoit-Angle. HHH-Undertaker. All 4.5 plus matches in their own right. The best main event in WrestleMania history in Rock-Austin 2. The pop when Linda McMahon rises from her wheel chair to nail Vince in the grapefruits. And the call. Jim Ross and Paul Heyman delivered, in my opinion, the finest commentary of any wrestling event ever. JR's description of Austin as "folk hero" was the perfect set up for his eventual heel turn (whether that was intentional or not). This is JR's finest moment. And Heyman proving why he is the best talker in the history of the business. WWE was beating their chest at WrestleMania X7. They now owned WCW. The war was over. WWE was now the strongest name in professional wrestling. Vince McMahon had worked years to define his brand and eliminate his competition. WrestleMania 17 was his finest moment.

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