The Wrestlemania main event is arguably the Greatest spectacle in the WWE Universe. Careers have been made, streaks have been immortalized and young stars have stomped their authority in this pay per view. The main events have been the talking points over the last few years, but they were some unforgettable ones which stood out and left their mark in the “golden moments ever” in the history of Sports Entertainment. So we thought to present you the Top five matches which will always be etched in the memories of the WWE Fans Worldwide.
5. Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant (WrestleMania 3) : We can say that this match brought the recognition of WrestleMania. A record breaking crowd of 93,173 people attended to watch this epic match and they went totally wild whenHulk Hogan body slammed the over 500 pounds giant Andre. Such things are so common these days but in 80’s; fans didn’t get to see such momentums so often. Such a momentum was created when Jimmy Snuka jumped on Don Muraco from inside the ring to outside. Those were the early days of wrestling, totally different from WWE nowadays. But Hulk Hogan vs Andre The Giant from WrestleMania 3 created history, and arguably, this was the most anticipated main event in the 29 year of WrestleMania.
4. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Benoit (WrestleMania 20) : The match was actually scheduled to be Triple H vs. Chris Benoit. But to make things more interesting, WWE put Shawn Michaels into the match. Actually, WWE was not so sure if Triple H vs. Chris Benoit could have been WrestleMania main event standard. But the match was really awesome. WrestleMania 20 was a great PPV overall and its main event was seriously deserved all the spotlights. Chris Benoit earned his first World championship in this match. After the end of the match, Benoit’s friend Eddie Guerrero who successfully defended his WWE championship against Kurt came into the arena to greet his friend which was a very emotional moment and the event ended in an amazing way.
3. The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (WrestleMania 17) : It might look like a rematch from the main event of WrestleMania 15. But The Rock vs. Stone Cold from WrestleMania 17 was undoubtedly one of the main events in the history of WrestleMania. The Rock and Stone Cold, two icons, two of the legends of professional wrestling who had some feuds between them, the rivalry was too famous among the fans. And every time these two individuals faced each other, they did not disappoint the fans.
2. Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 26) : WrestleMania 25 was overall a bad pay per view. But the match between Undertaker and Shawn Michaels saved the whole event. WWE announced a rematch between them on the following WrestleMania and with some stipulations. Both individuals fought for half an hour and at the Undertaker retained his streak and the Heart Break Kid retired after this epic match.
1. Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 12) : The 60 minute Iron man match from WrestleMania 12 was undoubtedly the best main event in the history of WrestleMania. We all know the rule of the Iron man match, but none of the individuals could pin each other or make the opponent during the match for even a single time. After sixty minutes, as Bret Hart was declared as the champion as he retained the title, they were ordered to continue the match till one of them wins. Shawn Michaels picked up the victory and won his first WWE championship as ‘The Boyhood Dream Came True’.