29 Matches to Get You Excited for Wrestlemania 29!

[Chris]

As we continue to get ready for the "Showcase of the Immortals," I found it fitting to look back at some of the matches that made Wrestlemania what it is today. A major disclaimer: this list (much like Wrestlemania) is meant to have a little something for everyone. I do not claim these to be the best matches, mat classics, 5 Stars, etc. Instead it is a mixture of great action, excitement, gimmick, comedy, grand atmosphere, and sprinkled with a little bit of celebrity. Most of all it is fun and it is a helpful refresher to anyone who wants to be in the "Wrestlemania spirit." have fun and enjoy!

Wrestlemania 2:
WWF vs. NFL Battle Royal
www.dailymotion.com/video/x3zkzu_wrestlemania-ii-p6-battle-royal-198_news#.UV8UvBldxe4


Wrestlemania III:
I-C Championship Match: Ricky Steamboat vs. Randy Savage
www.dailymotion.com/video/xjxw0a_randy-savage-vs-ricky-steamboat-wrestlemania-3_sport#.UV8VPBldxe4

WWF Championship Match: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=45-IEcYi2uk


Wrestlemania V:
WWF Championship Match: Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eii11Gj_8Rk


Wrestlemania VI:
WWF Championship Match: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hulk Hogan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9lt__ACbFY


Wrestlemania VII:
Blindfold Match: Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXkpHpAByE8

Retirement Match: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage
www.dailymotion.com/video/xjsmjc_ultimate-warrior-vs-randy-savage-wrestlemania-7_sport#.UV8XeBldxe4


Wrestlemania VIII:
I-C Championship Match: Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper
www.myspace.com/video/ankit/bret-hart-vs-roddy-piper-wrestlemania-8/5334548


Wrestlemania IX:
Doink vs. Crush
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqcfSlBB98


Wrestlemania X:
Owen Hart vs. Bret Hart
www.dailymotion.com/video/x59tdk_wrestlemania-x-bret-hart-vs-owen-ha_sport#.UV8Yqhldxe4
www.dailymotion.com/video/x59tid_wrestlemania-x-bret-hart-vs-owen-ha_sport#.UV8Y8Rldxe4

I-C Championship Ladder Match: Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels
www.dailymotion.com/video/xlmqsl_015-shawn-michaels-vs-razor-ramon-wrestlemania-x-1994-ladder-match-wwf-intercontinental-championship_sport#.UV8ZEhldxe4


Wrestlemania XI:
Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVd8M8KFZzQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdmoCeWMpS0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDfKtTP6qz4


Wrestlemania 13:
Submission Match: Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin w/special ref Ken Shamrock
www.dailymotion.com/video/x1kbw_wwf-wm-bret-hart-vs-stone-cold_news#.UV8aChldxe4


Wrestlemania XIV:
The Undertaker vs. Kane
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksXvZwAHt4Q


Wrestlemania XV:
Hardcore Championship Battle Royal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzHTprkaAxo

WWF Championship Match: Steve Austin vs. Rock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNqt0BRntB4


Wrestlemania 2000 (XVI):
TLC match for Tag Team Title: Edge & Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=frZoW42rN4A


Wrestlemania X-SEVEN:
Street Fight: Shane McMahon vs. Vince McMahon
www.dailymotion.com/video/xjftv5_wwe-classics-shane-mcmahon-vs-vincent-mcmahon-father-and-son-in-a-street-fight_sport#.UV8bARldxe4

Gimmick Battle Royal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=INFC7xG77mI


Wrestlemania X8:
The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp6gW2MIhb0


Wrestlemania XIX:
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjQ0HztmsVc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1cqorKy3_s


Wrestlemania XX:
Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar w/Steve Austin as referee
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BXFVvUGkDw


Wrestlemania 21:
Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnofMLEKMh8


Wrestlemania 23:
WWE Championship Match: Champion John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ2MOGhSfus


Wrestlemania XXIV:
Money in the Bank Ladder Match: CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho vs. MVP vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. John Morrison, vs. Carlito vs. Mr. Kennedy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcQqzX1rtDg

Career Threatening Match: Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVQRirSaljE


Wrestlemania XXV:
Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bk4D0cWls


Wrestlemania XXVI:
WWE Championship Match: John Cena vs. Batista
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5YdjQUVkg


Wrestlemania XXVIII:
Hell in a Cell Match With Shawn Michaels as the Special Guest Referee: The Undertaker vs. Triple H
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrYzQhOEiNk


*Note to mods - if this is in violation of any policy, please lock and delete. I believe I have followed all of the updated video posting rules but there is always the chance that something was overlooked*

[Chris]

Nothing?

[Marty McFry]

Nice. I'll give these a look during my build up tomorrow.

[wallabylikeyou]

Nothing from WrestleMania I?

[adam3s]

Having an Undertaker, HBK and MITB match at every mania really helped strengthen the cards during the early to mid 20's cards.

For all the talk about Vinces love for the body builder physique it's amazing how good the wrestlers are that got to Main event mania baring a few exceptions.

[Chris]

Apr 6, 2013 15:28:07 GMT -5 wallabylikeyou said:

Nothing from WrestleMania I?

Given all the choices, most matches from the first WM don't come close to "exciting." I had the Andre/BJS match on my original list but when I was narrowing it down, I had to cut somewhere. The Hogan/T vs. Piper/Wonderful match could have been included, but again, not everything could make the list.

[molson5]

I'm picking through the list. A lot of good stuff.

[jcsuperska]

Awesome post; thanks for putting this together.