From Title Bouts To Iconic Feuds: Top Ten WrestleMania Encounters Of All Time
WWE's biggest apay-per-view event, WrestleMania, has given fans several iconic clashes featuring multiple iconic names in the history of sports entertainment.
WWE is set to host its biggest annual wrestling event, WrestleMania, this weekend. It will be the 41st edition of the flagship wrestling show, scheduled to premiere live at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20 (April 20 and 21 in India). Over the years, WrestleMania has given fans several iconic clashes among the company’s biggest superstars. From title bouts to heated feuds, the WWE Universe has been treated to memorable fights on the grand stage. Today, let’s delve into some of the best matches WrestleMania has hosted in its 40-year history. These moments, fights and rivalries have defined the Showcase of the Immortals.
The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania 25
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Two of WWE’s biggest legends, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels competed in a Streak vs Career match at WrestleMania 25. The fight ended with the Dead Man beating his rival after an hour-long battle to extend his streak to 17-0.
Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant – WrestleMania 3
The legendary Hulk Hogan faced Andre the Giant in one of the company’s most iconic clashes at WrestleMania 3. The Hulkster successfully defended his WWF World Heavyweight Championship while bodyslamming his opponent, a moment still cherished by fans.
The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin – WrestleMania 17
WrestleMania 17 saw Stone Cold Steve Austin challenge The Rock for the WWF Championship. The Texas Rattlesnake eventually won the fight after a brutal match. He pinned The Rock after a series of chair shots.
Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart – WrestleMania 10
The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels faced Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart in an iconic Iron Man match at WrestleMania 10. Michaels won the bout by pinning Hart, who attempted to win his legendary submission manoeuvre, The Sharpshooter.
Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior – WrestleMania 6
At WrestleMania 6, The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan faced off in an epic Champion vs Champion fight. Warrior beat the Hulkster by pinfall to mark a significant moment in the WWE. It was the first time Hogan was beaten by a clean pinfall in years.
John Cena vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania 23
Competing at Detroit’s Ford Field, John Cena and Shawn Michaels put up arguably one of the most iconic performances in WWE history. An up-and-coming Cena beat the WWE veteran for the WWE World Championship.
Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes – WrestleMania 40
Having failed to win the title in 2023, Cody Rhodes had one last shot to complete his story at WrestleMania 40. Rhodes eventually beat the Tribal Chief to win the Universal Title after an epic battle interrupted by stars like The Undertaker, John Cena, The Rock and Seth Rollins.
Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar – WrestleMania 31
The WWE Universe witnessed the ‘Heist of the Century’ when Roman Reigns went toe-to-toe with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31 for the WWE Championship. Amid a close fight, Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank Contract to steal the title under Reigns and Lesnar’s noses.
Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch – WrestleMania 35
WrestleMania 35 saw Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey compete in the first-ever all-women’s main event. Lynch escaped with the title after a controversial pin on Rousey.
John Cena vs The Rock – WrestleMania 29
John Cena found himself on the road to WrestleMania after winning the Royal Rumble in 2013. He faced The Rock for the second successive time at the flagship show’s main event, beating him for the WWE title.
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