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- WrestleMania is the pinnacle of WWE's premium live event calendar. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has grown from being hosted in arenas, to stadiums, and since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, WrestleMania has become a two-night extravaganza. The biggest and best matches are typically reserved for WrestleMania and rightfully so. Casual wrestling fans will tune in for WrestleMania for nostalgia, and it's a big show that no one wants to miss. Wrestlers put in effort with their entrances and attires as everything that happens at WrestleMania is memorable. Cagematch.net allows wrestling fans to rate WrestleManias and voice their opinions about the Grandest Stage of Them All. Ratings will always fluctuate with some WrestleManias getting a higher or lower rating based on wrestling fans' opinions.
WrestleMania is the biggest show of the year that wrestling fans can't wait to tune in for. Traditionally, the best matches are typically reserved for WrestleMania. It's hard to believe that WrestleMania used to take place in arenas with the occasional offering in a stadium. However, that all changed with WrestleMania 22 being the final WrestleMania to not be held in a stadium. Although, the COVID-19 pandemic ensured that WrestleMania would take place behind closed doors for WrestleMania 36 in 2020.
Every Royal Rumble Match Winner Who Has Never Main Evented WrestleMania
Royal Rumble match winners are guaranteed championship matches at WrestleMania, but not every winner automatically main events 'Mania.WWE flexes its muscles during WrestleMania season. They pull out all the stops to make it a memorable show with glitz and glamour. WrestleMania is the Showcase of the Immortals and the very best WrestleManias were some of the greatest pay-per-views that WWE produced in history.
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WrestleMania is the pinnacle of WWE's premium live event calendar. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has grown from being hosted in arenas, to stadiums, and since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, WrestleMania has become a two-night extravaganza. The biggest and best matches are typically reserved for WrestleMania and rightfully so. Casual wrestling fans will tune in for WrestleMania for nostalgia, and it's a big show that no one wants to miss. Wrestlers put in effort with their entrances and attires as everything that happens at WrestleMania is memorable. Cagematch.net allows wrestling fans to rate WrestleManias and voice their opinions about the Grandest Stage of Them All. Ratings will always fluctuate with some WrestleManias getting a higher or lower rating based on wrestling fans' opinions.
20 WrestleMania 18 Saw The Undertaker Go 10-0 At WrestleMania (6.73)
March 17, 2002 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada, SkyDome
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Rikishi, Scotty 2 Hotty, and Albert defeated Mr. Perfect, Lance Storm, and Test | Six-man tag match with Jacqueline as the special guest referee (Heat) |
2 | Rob Van Dam defeated William Regal (c) | WWE Intercontinental Championship match |
3 | Diamond Dallas Page (c) defeated Christian | WWE European Championship match |
4 | Maven (c) vs. Goldust ended when Spike Dudley pinned Maven | WWE Hardcore Championship match |
5 | Kurt Angle defeated Kane | Singles match |
6 | The Undertaker defeated Ric Flair | No Disqualification match |
7 | Edge defeated Booker T | Singles match |
8 | Steve Austin defeated Scott Hall (with Kevin Nash) | Street Fight with Mick Foley as the Special Guest Referee |
9 | Billy and Chuck (c) defeated The APA (Faarooq and Bradshaw), The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (with Stacy Keibler), and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) | Four corners elimination match for the WWE World Tag Team Championship |
10 | The Rock defeated Hollywood Hulk Hogan | Singles match |
11 | Jazz (c) defeated Trish Stratus and Lita | Triple threat match for the WWE Women's Championship |
12 | Triple H defeated Chris Jericho (c) (with Stephanie McMahon) | Undisputed WWE Championship match |
WrestleMania 18 was the final WrestleMania under the WWF banner, and there were several memorable moments on the card. The Rock and Hollywood Hulk Hogan stole the show in a remarkable wrestling match, which should have gone on last, and Rock got one over on Hollywood Hulk Hogan.
The Undertaker beat Ric Flair in a No Disqualification match which was Naitch's first WrestleMania match in a decade to go 10-0 at WrestleMania. The likes of DDP, Jazz, and Billy and Chuck retained their respective championships. Furthermore, the main event featured the 2002 Royal Rumble match winner Triple H seeing off Chris Jericho to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion.
19 WrestleMania 14 Was The Beginning Of The Austin Era (6.78)
March 29, 1998 - Boston, Massachusetts, FleetCenter
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | LOD 2000 (Hawk and Animal) (with Sunny) won a Tag Team Battle Royal | Tag Team Battle Royal to determine the number one contenders for the WWE World Tag Team Championship |
2 | Taka Michinoku (c) defeated Aguila | WWE Light Heavyweight Championship match |
3 | Hunter Hearst Helmsley (c) (with Chyna) defeated Owen Hart | WWE European Championship match |
4 | Marc Mero and Sable defeated The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust and Luna | Mixed tag team match |
5 | The Rock (c) (with The Nation) defeated Ken Shamrock via DQ | WWE Intercontinental Championship match with The Rock able to lose the title if he gets disqualified |
6 | Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie defeated The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg) (c) | Dumpster match for the WWE World Tag Team Championship |
7 | The Undertaker defeated Kane (with Paul Bearer) | Singles match |
8 | Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels (c) | WWE Championship match with Mike Tyson as the special outside enforcer |
The Austin era began at WrestleMania 14 with Steve Austin seeing off Shawn Michaels to win his first WWE Championship in the main event. It was a changing of the guard with the Heartbreak Kid riding into the sunset for four years as he suffered a career-threatening back injury,
Triple H beat Owen Hart to retain the WWE European Championship, and The Rock beat Ken Shamrock to remain as the Intercontinental Champion albeit by disqualification. The Undertaker and Kane clashed for the first time, and it took three Tombstones for the Phenom to beat his younger half-brother in one of the showpiece matches on the card.
18 WrestleMania 3 Featured Arguably The Greatest WWE Intercontinental Championship Match In History (6.81)
March 29, 1987 - Pontiac Michigan, Pontiac Silverdome
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel and Tom Zenk) defeated Bob Orton and The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) | Tag team match |
2 | Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules (with Bobby Heenan) ended in a double countout | Singles match |
3 | Hillbilly Jim, Haiti Kid, and Little Beaver defeated King Kong Bundy, Little Tokyo, and Lord Littlebrook by disqualification | Six-man tag team match |
4 | Harley Race (with Bobby Heenan and The Fabulous Moolah) defeated Junkyard Dog | Loser Must Bow match |
5 | The Dream Team (Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake) (with Johnny Valiant and Dino Bravo) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques and Raymond) | Tag team match |
6 | "Rowdy Roddy Piper" defeated Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) | Hair vs. Hair match |
7 | Danny Davis and The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Tito Santana and The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid) | Six-man tag team match |
8 | Butch Reed (with Slick) defeated Koko B.Ware | Singles match |
9 | Ricky Steamboat (with George Steele) defeated Randy Savage (c) (with Miss Elizabeth) | WWE Intercontinental Championship match |
10 | The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Jake Roberts (with Alice Cooper) | Singles match |
11 | The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell) via disqualification | Tag team match |
12 | Hulk Hogan (c) defeated Andre the Giant (with Bobby Heenan) | WWE Championship match |
WrestleMania 3 was the first WrestleMania to be held in a stadium as the previous two editions were held in arenas. The main event featured Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant clashing over the WWE Championship, and Hogan infamously bodyslammed Andre before he ended Andre's unbeaten streak that lasted 14 years.
Unquestionably, the Intercontinental Championship match between Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat was the show-stealer as Steamboat curtailed Savage's long Intercontinental Championship reign.
17 WrestleMania 33 Saw The WWE Championship And The Universal Championship Both Change Hands (7.01)
April 2, 2017 - Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Neville (c) defeated Austin Aries | WWE Cruiserweight Championship match (pre-show) |
2 | Mojo Rawley won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal | 33-man battle royal for the Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy |
3 | Dean Ambrose (c) defeated Baron Corbin | WWE Intercontinental Championship match |
4 | AJ Styles defeated Shane McMahon | Singles match |
5 | Kevin Owens defeated Chris Jericho (c) | WWE United States Championship match |
6 | Bayley (c) defeated Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Nia Jax | Fatal-four-way elimination match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship |
7 | The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (c), Cesaro and Sheamus, and Enzo Amore and Big Cass | Fatal four-way tag team ladder match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship |
8 | John Cena and Nikka Bella defeated The Miz and Maryse | Mixed tag team match |
9 | Seth Rollins defeated Triple H (with Stephanie McMahon) | Unsanctioned match |
10 | Randy Orton defeated Bray Wyatt (c) | WWE Championship match |
11 | Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) defeated Goldberg (c) | WWE Universal Championship match |
12 | Naomi defeated Alexa Bliss (c), Becky Lynch, Mickie James, Natalya, and Carmella (with James Ellsworth) | Six-pack challenge for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship |
13 | Roman Reigns defeated The Undertaker | No Holds Barred match |
Many fans will remember this show for arguably the greatest set and stage design in WrestleMania history. The show itself had its ups and downs, but the ups were especially good.
Every Look Of The Hardy Boyz' Wrestling Careers, Ranked Worst To Best
The Hardy Boyz have been entertaining wrestling fans for decades, putting together various looks throughout their shared careers.Shane McMahon had one of his greatest-ever matches against AJ Styles, The Hardy Boyz made their earth-shattering return, Brock Lesnar and Goldberg had an electric Universal Championship sprint, Seth Rollins overcame Triple H in a Non-Sanctioned match, and even though the main event between Roman Reigns and The Undertaker was poor, The Undertaker’s exit from the ring was emotional.
16 WrestleMania 8 Should Have Had The WWE Championship Match Go On Last (7.08)
April 5, 1992 - Indianapolis, Indiana, Hoosier Dome
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) defeated The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake) (with The Genius) | Tag team match (Dark match) |
2 | Shawn Michaels (with Sensational Sherri) defeated Tito Santana | Singles match |
3 | The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) defeated Jake Roberts | Singles match |
4 | Bret Hart defeated Roddy Piper (c) | WWE Intercontinental Championship match |
5 | Big Boss Man, Virgil, Sgt. Slaughter and Jim Duggan defeated The Mountie, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags), and Repo Man (with Jimmy Hart) | Eight-man tag team match |
6 | Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ric Flair (c) (with Mr. Perfect) | WWE Championship match |
7 | Tatanka defeated Rick Martel | Singles match |
8 | The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated Money Inc. (Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) (c) (with Jimmy Hart) | WWE World Tag Team Championship match |
9 | Owen Hart defeated Skinner | Singles match |
10 | Hulk Hogan defeated Sid Justice (with Harvey Wippleman) by disqualification | Singles match |
There were some decent matches at WrestleMania 8 with the WWE and Intercontinental Championship matches as the standout bouts on the card. Bret Hart dethroned Roddy Piper to become a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
Ric Flair and Randy Savage's WWE Championship match should have been the main event with Macho Man battling past the Nature Boy to become a two-time WWE Champion. Hulk Hogan and Sid Justice's clash in the main event was sluggish, and Papa Shango missed his cue when he was due to interfere. Moreover, Shawn Michaels defeated Tito Santana in his maiden WrestleMania singles match, and The Undertaker beat Jake "The Snake" Roberts for his second win at WrestleMania.
15 WrestleMania 26 Witnessed Shawn Michaels' Career Come To An End (7.25)
March 28, 2010 - Glendale, Arizona, University Of Phoenix Stadium
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Yoshi Tatsu won a Battle Royal | 26-man Battle Royal (pre-show) |
2 | ShoMiz (The Miz and Big Show) (c) defeated John Morrison and R-Truth | Unified WWE Tag Team Championship match |
3 | Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. | Triple threat match |
4 | Jack Swagger defeated Christian, Kane, Evan Bourne, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, MVP, Drew McIntyre, and Shelton Benjamin | Money in the Bank ladder match |
5 | Triple H defeated Sheamus | Singles match |
6 | Rey Mysterio defeated CM Punk (with Luke Gallows and Serena) | Singles match with Rey Mysterio having to join the Straight Edge Society if he lost the match |
7 | Bret Hart defeated Mr. McMahon | No Holds Barred Lumberjack match with Bruce Hart as the special guest referee |
8 | Chris Jericho (c) defeated Edge | World Heavyweight Championship match |
9 | Alicia Fox, Maryse, Vickie Guerrero, and LayCool (Layla and Michelle McCool) defeated Beth Phoenix, Eve Torres, Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly, and Mickie James | 10-Diva tag team match |
10 | John Cena defeated Batista (c) | WWE Championship match |
11 | The Undertaker defeated Shawn Michaels | No Disqualification Streak vs. Career match |
Aside from Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon, there was nothing too bad on this show, with most of the card being solid to good to even great.
The standout matches and moments included Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk, Chris Jericho vs. Edge, Batista vs. John Cena, and notably the thrilling Streak vs. Career main event between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, which is one of, if not the greatest main event in the history of the show.
14 WrestleMania 28 Featured Two Of The Biggest Stars Going Head-To-Head In The Main Event (7.31)
April 1, 2012 - Miami Gardens, Florida, Sun Life Stadium
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Primo and Epico (c) (with Rosa Mendes) defeated Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) | Triple threat match for the WWE Tag Team Championship (pre-show) |
2 | Sheamus defeated Daniel Bryan (c) (with AJ Lee) | World Heavyweight Championship match |
3 | Kane defeated Randy Orton | Singles match |
4 | Big Show defeated Cody Rhodes (c) | WWE Intercontinental Championship match |
5 | Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos defeated Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres | Tag team match |
6 | The Undertaker defeated Triple H | Hell in a Cell match with Shawn Michaels as special guest referee |
7 | Team Johnny (David Otuga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, and The Miz) (with Brie Bella, John Laurinaitis, and Vickie Guerrero) defeated Team Teddy (Booker T, Kofi Kingston, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Santino Marella, and Zack Ryder) (with Aksana, Eve Torres, Hornswoggle, Nikki Bella, and Theodore Long) | 12-man tag team match to determine the general manager of both Raw and SmackDown |
8 | CM Punk (c) defeated Chris Jericho | WWE Championship match had CM Punk got disqualified, he would have lost the WWE Championship |
9 | The Rock defeated John Cena | Singles match |
The “Once in a Lifetime” tagline gave this an even bigger feel than many previous WrestleManias, and The Rock vs. John Cena lived up to expectations in a major way.
10 Wrestlers The Rock Surprisingly Never Faced In A Major Match
The Rock has faced many challengers throughout his career, but somehow never met these opponents in a major one-on-one match!The Undertaker’s undefeated streak managed to live another day in perhaps the biggest ever hurdle he’s faced as he outlasted Triple H inside an enthralling Hell in a Cell match. CM Punk would also defeat Chris Jericho in a very well-wrestled WWE Championship match. Other parts of the show were a bit bland, but these three main events elevated the whole card in a major way.
13 WrestleMania 23 Featured Two Strong World Title Matches (7.54)
April 1, 2007 - Detroit, Michigan, Ford Field
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Ric Flair and Carlito defeated Gregory Helms and Chavo Guerrero | Lumberjack match (dark match) |
2 | Mr. Kennedy defeated CM Punk, Randy Orton, Finlay, Matt Hardy, Edge, King Booker (with Queen Sharmell), and Jeff Hardy | Money in the Bank ladder match |
3 | The Great Khali defeated Kane | Singles match |
4 | Chris Benoit defeated MVP | WWE United States Championship match |
5 | The Undertaker defeated Batista | World Heavyweight Championship match |
6 | The ECW Originals (Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, and The Sandman) defeated The New Breed (Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von, Matt Striker, and Kevin Thorn) (with Ariel) | Eight-man tag team match |
7 | Bobby Lashley (with Donald Trump) defeated Umaga (with Armando Alejandro Estrada and Mr. McMahon) | Hair vs. Hair match with Steve Austin as the special guest referee |
8 | Melina (c) defeated Ashley Massaro | Lumberjill match for the WWE Women's Championship |
9 | John Cena (c) defeated Shawn Michaels | WWE Championship match |
WrestleMania 23 was huge for many significant reasons. It kickstarted WrestleManias being staged regularly in stadiums. Nevertheless, the action was jam-packed with Mr. Kennedy winning the Money in the Bank ladder match in the opening match of the night.
Batista and The Undertaker's World Heavyweight Championship match was positioned in the middle of the card. They stole the show with Undertaker defeating Batista for the title. Mr. McMahon got his head shaved bald after Umaga lost to Bobby Lashley, who was representing Donald Trump. The main event featured John Cena defeating his fellow Tag Team Champion Shawn Michaels to retain the WWE Championship.
12 WrestleMania 37 Night One Featured A Historical WrestleMania Main Event (7.58)
April 10, 2021 - Tampa, Florida, Raymond James Stadium
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Lashley (c) (with MVP) defeated Drew McIntyre | WWE Championship match |
2 | Natalya and Tamina won Tag Team Turmoil | Tag Team Turmoil match with the winners to become the number one contenders for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship on Night 2 |
3 | Cesaro defeated Seth Rollins | Singles match |
4 | AJ Styles and Omos defeated The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) (c) | WWE Raw Tag Team Championship match |
5 | Braun Strowman defeated Shane McMahon | Steel Cage match |
6 | Bad Bunny and Damian Priest defeated The Miz and John Morrison | Tag team match |
7 | Bianca Belair defeated Sasha Banks (c) | WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match |
WWE welcomed back fans for WrestleMania 37, and it was the first time in 13 months that wrestlers performed in front of a live crowd. The rain may have delayed WrestleMania but as soon as it settled, the first night of WrestleMania was exceptional. Bobby Lashley conquered Drew McIntyre to cling to his WWE Championship in a spectacular opener.
Cesaro and Seth Rollins produced a brilliant match, and Bad Bunny caught the attention of many fans with a breathtaking debut. Other notable results included AJ Styles and Omos capturing the Raw Tag Team Championship, and Braun Strowman seeing off Shane McMahon in a Steel cage match. Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair made history as the first two black women to headline WrestleMania. They hit a home run in a competitive SmackDown Women's Championship match with Belair ending the Boss' title reign.
11 WrestleMania 22 Was The Final WrestleMania To Be Held In An Arena (7.89)
April 2, 2006 - Rosemont, Illinois, Allstate Arena
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Viscera won a Battle Royal | 18 Man Interpromotional Battle Royal (pre-show) |
2 | Big Show and Kane (c) defeated Carlito and Chris Masters | World Tag Team Championship match |
3 | Rob Van Dam defeated Bobby Lashley, Matt Hardy, Finlay, Shelton Benjamin, and Ric Flair | Money in the Bank ladder match |
4 | John Bradshaw Layfield (with Jillian Hall) defeated Chris Benoit | WWE United States Championship match |
5 | Edge (with Lita) defeated Mick Foley | Hardcore match |
6 | The Boogeyman defeated Booker T and Sharmell | Intergender Handicap match |
7 | Mickie James defeated Trish Stratus (c) | WWE Women's Championship match |
8 | The Undertaker defeated Mark Henry | Casket match |
9 | Shawn Michaels defeated Vince McMahon (with Shane McMahon) | No Holds Barred match |
10 | Rey Mysterio defeated Kurt Angle (c) and Randy Orton | Triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship |
11 | Torrie Wilson defeated Candice Michelle | Playboy pillow fight |
12 | John Cena (c) defeated Triple H | WWE Championship match |
The tagline of WrestleMania 22 was "Big Time" and WWE certainly went big with the quality of matches that they had on the show. There were five championship bouts on the card, and two new champions were crowned. Mickie James ended Trish Stratus' 447-day Women's Championship run in one heck of a Women's Title bout.
The 26 Longest Championship Reigns By Women In WWE History
WWE has had several titles for females throughout its history. That has brought about some outstanding and lengthy championship reigns.Edge overcame Mick Foley in a violent Hardcore match after he sent Foley through a fiery table with a Spear. Shawn Michaels and Mr. McMahon's No Holds Barred encounter was entertaining. Rey Mysterio departed with the World Heavyweight Championship, and John Cena beat Triple H in a competitive WWE Title match to close out the show.
10 WrestleMania 10 Had Several Matches Of The Year Contenders (7.92)
March 20, 1994 - New York, New York, Madison Square Garden
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray) (with Jim Cornette) defeated The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) | Tag team match (Dark match) |
2 | Owen Hart defeated Bret Hart | Singles match |
3 | Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon defeated Doink the Clown and Dink the Clown match | Mixed tag team match |
4 | Randy Savage defeated Crush (With Mr. Fuji) | Falls Count Anywhere match |
5 | Alundra Blayze (c) defeated Leilani Kai | WWE Women's Championship match |
6 | Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) (with Oscar) defeated The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) (c) (with Johnny Polo) | WWE World Tag Team Championship match |
7 | Yokozuna (c) (with Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette) defeated Lex Luger via disqualification | WWE Championship match with Mr. Perfect as the special guest referee |
8 | Earthquake defeated Adam Bomb (with Harvey Wippleman) | Singles match |
9 | Razor Ramon (c) defeated Shawn Michaels | Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Intercontinental Championship |
10 | Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna (c) (with Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette) | WWE Championship match with Roddy Piper as the special guest referee |
WrestleMania 10 is arguably the greatest WrestleMania of the '90s. The show got off to a hot start with Owen Hart upsetting his brother Bret in a memorable opener. It's unquestionably the greatest opening match in the history of WrestleMania.
Yokozuna pulled double duty as he defended the WWE Championship against both Lex Luger and Bret Hart. Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon's ladder match to crown the Undisputed Intercontinental Champion was legendary. Ultimately, the Hitman got his revenge from a year prior, and he reclaimed the WWE Championship from Yokozuna in the main event.
9 WrestleMania 38 Night One Saw Steve Austin Wrestle His First Match In Almost Two Decades And Cody Rhodes Returns To WWE (8.04)
April 2, 2022, Arlington - Texas, AT&T Stadium
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | The Usos (Jey and Jimmy) (c) defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs | WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship |
2 | Drew McIntyre defeated Happy Corbin (with Madcap Moss) | Singles match |
3 | The Miz and Logan Paul defeated Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio | Tag team match |
4 | Bianca Belair defeated Becky Lynch (c) | WWE Raw Women's Championship match |
5 | Cody Rhodes defeated Seth Rollins | Singles match |
6 | Charlotte Flair (c) defeated Ronda Rousey | WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match |
7 | Steve Austin defeated Kevin Owens | No Holds Barred match |
Despite low expectations, night one of WrestleMania 38 offered up an insanely fun show from start to finish. Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair stole the show with an incredible Raw Women's Championship match, Cody Rhodes made his stunning return to WWE with a brilliant showcase match against Seth Rollins, and Logan Paul shocked the world with an eye-catching performance.
The most notable part of the night came in the main event when “Stone Cold” Steve Austin made an unthinkable return to the ring after 19 years, putting on an entertaining battle with Kevin Owens.
8 WrestleMania 20 Saw The Return Of The Deadman (8.16)
March 14, 2004 - New York City, New York, Madison Square Garden
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | John Cena defeated Big Show (c) | WWE United States Championship match |
2 | Rob Van Dam and Booker T (c) defeated Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak, Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von), and La Résistance (René Duprée and Rob Conway) | Fatal four-way match for the World Tag Team Championship match |
3 | Christian defeated Chris Jericho | Singles match |
4 | Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista, and Ric Flair) defeated Rock 'n' Sock Connection (The Rock and Mick Foley) | 3-on-2 Handicap match |
5 | Torrie Wilson and Sable defeated Miss Jackie and Stacy Keibler | Playboy Evening Gown tag team match |
6 | Chavo Guerrero (c) (with Chavo Classic) defeated Rey Mysterio, Billy Kidman, Akio, Funaki, Jamie Noble, Nunzio, Shannon Moore, Tajiri, and Ultimo Dragon | Cruiserweight Open for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship |
7 | Goldberg defeated Brock Lesnar | Singles match with Steve Austin as the special guest referee |
8 | Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty (c) defeated The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin), Basham Brothers (Doug and Danny), and The APA (Bradshaw and Faarooq) | Fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship |
9 | Victoria (c) defeated Molly Holly | Hair vs. Title match for the WWE Women's Championship |
10 | Eddie Guerrero (c) defeated Kurt Angle | WWE Championship match |
11 | The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) defeated Kane | Singles match |
12 | Chris Benoit defeated Triple H (c) and Shawn Michaels | Triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship |
In 2004, WrestleMania turned 20 and WrestleMania 20 emanated from Madison Square Garden. The card was jam-packed and there were some enthralling matches and moments on the show. John Cena dethroned Big Show for the United States Championship in his first Mania outing. The Undertaker returned as the Deadman, and he defeated his brother Kane at WrestleMania for the second time.
10 Backstage Tales About Kane Fans Should Know
There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories that WWE fans need to know about Kane!Trish Stratus turned heel by betraying Chris Jericho and siding with Christian. Goldberg and Brock Lesnar were both on their way out of WWE with fans booing their match. Victoria retained the Women's Title with Molly Holly getting her head shaved bald. However, Eddie Guerrero saw off Kurt Angle to retain the WWE Championship in one of the best matches of the night, and Triple H dropped the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event.
7 WrestleMania 31 Featured The Heist Of The Century (8.35)
March 29, 2015 - Santa Clara, California, Levi's Stadium
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (c) (with Natalya) defeated Los Matadores (Diego and Fernando) (with El Torito), The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston) (with Xavier Woods), and The Usos (Jey and Jimmy) (with Naomi) | Fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship (pre-show) |
2 | Big Show won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal | 30-man Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (pre-show) |
3 | Daniel Bryan defeated Bad News Barrett (c), Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, R-Truth, and Stardust | Ladder match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship |
4 | Randy Orton defeated Seth Rollins (with Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury) | Singles match |
5 | Triple H defeated Sting | No Disqualification match |
6 | AJ Lee and Paige defeated The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) | Tag team match |
7 | John Cena defeated Rusev (c) (with Lana) | WWE United States Championship match |
8 | The Undertaker defeated Bray Wyatt | Singles match |
9 | Seth Rollins defeated Brock Lesnar (c) (with Paul Heyman) and Roman Reigns | Triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship |
WrestleMania 31 is best remembered for the Heist of the Century. Seth Rollins made history as the first man to successfully cash in his Money in the Bank contract on The Grandest Stage of Them All. He interrupted Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns' WWE Championship match, and he pinned Reigns to secure the WWE Title.
Sting made his WWE in-ring debut, but it was a losing effort against Triple H. The Undertaker bounced back from losing the streak, by defeating Bray Wyatt. Randy Orton executed one of the best RKOs on Rollins en route to victory in the curtain-raiser.
6 WrestleMania 24 Witnessed The End Of Ric Flair's WWE Career (8.64)
March 30, 2008 - Orlando, Florida, Florida Citrus Bowl
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Kane won a Battle Royal | 24-man Battle Royal to determine the number one contender for the ECW Championship (pre-show) |
2 | John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Finlay (with Hornswoggle) | Belfast Brawl |
3 | CM Punk defeated Shelton Benjamin, Chris Jericho, Carlito, MVP, Mr. Kennedy, and John Morrison | Money in the Bank ladder match |
4 | Batista (SmackDown) defeated Umaga (Raw) | Battle for Brand Supremacy match |
5 | Kane defeated Chavo Guerrero (c) | ECW Championship match |
6 | Shawn Michaels defeated Ric Flair | Career Threatening match |
7 | Beth Phoenix and Melina (with Santino Marella) defeated Maria and Ashley Massaro (with Snoop Dogg) | Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjill match |
8 | Randy Orton (c) defeated Triple H and John Cena | Triple threat match for the WWE Championship |
9 | Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. defeated Big Show | No Disqualification match |
10 | The Undertaker defeated Edge (c) | World Heavyweight Championship match |
WrestleMania 24 was the first WrestleMania to be held outdoors since WrestleMania 9. Fans bid farewell to Ric Flair's WWE career as Shawn Michaels sealed his fate with Sweet Chin Music. CM Punk completed the first leg of his back-to-back Money in the Bank ladder match triumphs spectacularly.
Big Show was humbled by Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an entertaining showdown. Moreover, Randy Orton retained the WWE Championship in a triple threat match against his two major rivals Triple H and John Cena. In the main event, Edge and Undertaker stole the show with the Phenom clinching the World Heavyweight Championship for the second straight Mania.
5 WrestleMania 30 Saw The Crowd Silence With Undertaker's WrestleMania Unbeaten Streak Ending (8.68)
April 6, 2014 - New Orleans, Louisiana, Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | The Usos (Jey and Jimmy) (c) defeated Los Matadores (Diego and Fernando) (with El Torito), The Real Americans (Cesaro and Jack Swagger) (with Zeb Colter), and RybAxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) | Fatal four-way tag team elimination match for the WWE Tag Team Championship (pre-show) |
2 | Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H (with Stephanie McMahon) | Number one contender's match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship with the winner getting added to the title match in the main event |
3 | The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins) defeated Kane and The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg) | Six-man tag team match |
4 | Cesaro won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal | 31-man Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal |
5 | John Cena defeated Bray Wyatt (with Erick Rowan and Luke Harper) | Singles match |
6 | Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) defeated The Undertaker | Singles match |
7 | AJ Lee (c) defeated Aksana, Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Cameron, Emma, Eva Marie, Layla, Naomi, Natalya, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes, Summer Rae, and Tamina Snuka | Vickie Guerrero Invitational match for the WWE Divas Championship |
8 | Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton (c) and Batista | Triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship |
WrestleMania 30 fired on all cylinders with some excellent matches and memorable moments. Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H, and he inserted himself in the WWE Championship match between Randy Orton and Batista in the main event. The Shield eased past The Authority's Kane and New Age Outlaws in a six-man tag team match.
John Cena saw off Bray Wyatt, but perhaps the most shocking result of the night was Brock Lesnar ending Undertaker's 21-0 WrestleMania unbeaten record. Nevertheless, fans went home happy as Bryan captured the WWE Championship in an enthralling main event.
4 WrestleMania 21 Featured The First Money In The Bank Ladder Match (8.70)
April 3, 2005 - Los Angeles California, Staples Center
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Booker T won a Battle Royal | 30-man Inter-promotional Battle Royal (pre-show) |
2 | Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Guerrero | Singles match |
3 | Edge defeated Chris Benoit, Christian, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Jericho, and Kane | Money in the Bank ladder match |
4 | The Undertaker defeated Randy Orton | Singles match |
5 | Trish Stratus (c) defeated Christy Hemme (with Lita) | WWE Women's Championship match |
6 | Kurt Angle defeated Shawn Michaels | Singles match |
7 | Akebono defeated Big Show | Sumo match |
8 | John Cena defeated John Bradshaw Layfield (c) | WWE Championship match |
9 | Batista defeated Triple H (c) (with Ric Flair) | World Heavyweight Championship match |
John Cena and Batista signaled the changing of the guard at WrestleMania 21, and both men picked up their maiden World Titles. Cena defeated JBL, and Batista followed suit by dethroning Triple H. Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero's grudge match was great, and Edge won the inaugural Money in the Bank ladder match.
The Undertaker went 13-0 at WrestleMania as he overcame Randy Orton which kickstarted one of the feuds of 2005. Other results included Trish Stratus retaining the Women's Championship against an inexperienced Christy Hemme, and Kurt Angle saw off Shawn Michaels in an instant classic.
3 WrestleMania 39 Night One Had A Match Of The Year Contender (8.71)
April 1, 2023 - Inglewood, California, SoFi Stadium
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Austin Theory (c) defeated John Cena | WWE United States Championship match |
2 | The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) defeated Braun Strowman and Ricohet, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis), and The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) (with Valhalla) | Men's WrestleMania Showcase fatal four-way tag team match |
3 | Seth Rollins defeated Logan Paul | Singles match |
4 | Trish Stratus, Lita, and Becky Lynch defeated Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky) | Six-woman tag match |
5 | Rey Mysterio defeated Dominik Mysterio | Singles match |
6 | Rhea Ripley defeated Charlotte Flair (c) | WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match |
7 | Pat McAfee defeated The Miz | Singles match |
8 | Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeated The Usos (Jey and Jimmy) (c) | Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match |
Night One of WrestleMania 39 was off the charts and the in-ring action delivered. The opening match of the night saw Austin Theory pick up one of the biggest wins of his career as he beat 16-time World Champion John Cena to retain the United States Championship.
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2 WrestleMania 19 Was The First WrestleMania In The Ruthless Aggression Era (9.38)
March 30, 2003 - Seattle, Washington, Safeco, Field
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | Chief Morley and Lance Storm (c) (with The Dudley Boyz) defeated Rob Van and Kane | World Tag Team Championship match (Heat) |
2 | Matt Hardy (c) (with Shannon Moore) defeated Rey Mysterio | WWE Cruiserweight Championship match |
3 | The Undertaker defeated Big Show and A-Train | Handicap match |
4 | Trish Stratus defeated Victoria (c) (with Steven Richards) and Jazz | Triple threat match for the WWE Women's Championship |
5 | Team Angle (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin) defeated Chris Benoit and Rhyno, and Los Guerreros (Eddie and Chavo) | Triple threat match for the WWE Tag Team Championship |
6 | Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho | Singles match |
7 | Triple H (c) (with Ric Flair) defeated Booker T | World Heavyweight Championship match |
8 | Hulk Hogan defeated Mr. McMahon | Street Fight with Hulk Hogan being forced to retire from in-ring competition if he had won |
9 | The Rock defeated Steve Austin | Singles match |
10 | Brock Lesnar defeated Kurt Angle (c) | WWE Championship match |
There's a case to be made for WrestleMania 19 being the greatest WrestleMania of all time. There were several marquee matchups on the card. Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho in arguably the best match of the night. Hulk Hogan decimated Mr. McMahon in a Street Fight, and Trish Stratus recaptured the Women's Title by defeating Victoria and Jazz in a triple threat match.
Steve Austin wrestled his final match for 19 years against The Rock with Rock finally getting his Mania win over Austin. Triple H beat Booker T in a World Heavyweight Title contest, and Brock Lesnar ended Kurt Angle's WWE Championship reign in a hard-fought battle.
1 WrestleMania 17 Is Widely Regarded As The Greatest WrestleMania Of All Time (9.57)
April 1, 2001 - Houston, Texas, Reliant Astrodome
Match Number | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
1 | X-Factor (X-Pac and Justin Credible) (with Albert) defeated Grand Master Sexay and Steve Blackman | Tag team match (Heat) |
2 | Chris Jericho (c) defeated William Regal | WWE Intercontinental Championship match |
3 | Tazz and The APA (Bradshaw and Faarooq) with Jacqueline defeated The Right to Censor (Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather, and Val Venis) (with Steven Richards) | Six-man tag team match |
4 | Kane defeated Raven (c) and Big Show | Triple threat match for the WWE Hardcore Championship |
5 | Eddie Guerrero (with Perry Saturn) defeated Test (c) | WWE European Championship match |
6 | Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit | Singles match |
7 | Chyna defeated Ivory (c) | WWE Women's Championship match |
8 | Shane McMahon (with Linda McMahon) defeated Mr. McMahon (with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Trish Stratus) | Street Fight with Mick Foley as the Special Guest Referee |
9 | Edge and Christian defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (c) and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) | TLC match for the WWE World Tag Team Championship |
10 | The Iron Sheik wins the Gimmick Battle Royal | Gimmick Battle Royal |
11 | The Undertaker defeated Triple H | Singles match |
12 | Steve Austin defeated The Rock (c) | No Disqualification match for the WWE Championship |
WrestleMania 17 is many people's all-time favorite WrestleMania. The card was stacked from top to bottom with some magnificent matches. Chris Jericho was the only champion who managed to retain their title. He beat William Regal in the opening match to retain the Intercontinental Title.
Chyna squashed Ivory to win the WWE Women's Championship. Moreover, Edge and Christian prevailed in TLC 2, and Shane McMahon beat his father Mr. McMahon in a Street Fight. The final two matches were filled with star power. The Undertaker defeated Triple H to go 9-0 at WrestleMania, and Steve Austin defeated The Rock for the second time in three years to kickstart another WWE Title reign with the unthinkable happening as Austin and Mr. McMahon shaking hands with Austin turning heel in the process.
