Who’s had the most “Wrestlemania moments”

[ChitownKnight]

I know Hogan and Cena are up there, but I feel like Seth might be in the top 5. Austin has his 3 title wins and his match with Bret, Rock has victories over Cena, Hogan and Austin

[DiBiase is Good]

Depends on the definition of “Wrestlemania moment”. I’m actually struggling to think of a proper Wrestlemania moment Cena had.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

People may have more, but Hulk has two in one match with Andre. The stare down and slamming him.

So, I’m saying Hulk wins by default.

[Eunös ✈]

Shawn Michaels.

[ChitownKnight]

Mar 23, 2022 18:27:10 GMT -5 DiBiase is Good said:

Depends on the definition of “Wrestlemania moment”. I’m actually struggling to think of a proper Wrestlemania moment Cena had.

Beating Big Show for the US title, Beating JBL for the wwe title, Tapping out HHH and HBK in two consecutive main events, lifting up Big Show and Edge and Attitude adjusting them for the world heavyweight title at mania 25, tapping out Batista the next year for the wwe championship, and beating the Rock at 29 after losing the previous year

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Mar 23, 2022 18:27:10 GMT -5 DiBiase is Good said:

Depends on the definition of “Wrestlemania moment”. I’m actually struggling to think of a proper Wrestlemania moment Cena had.

I’d say his US Title win is up there. It was definitely the moment Cena “arrived”.

[Deleted]

This is a weirdly hard question. Sure, part of it is me forgetting some things but the other part that makes this hard is the fact that it's hard to explain exactly what qualifies as a "Wrestlemania Moment." I mean, Undertaker and his entrances might qualify while others think they might not qualify. Cena sitting on the ramp after that Rock loss is so iconic and that might qualify even if he lost purely due to the visual. Maybe doing something cool like that "Cena lifts 2 guys at the same time" thing qualifies as well, I'm not sure.

I really don't know who wins this.

[DiBiase is Good]

Mar 23, 2022 18:32:39 GMT -5 ChitownKnight said:

Mar 23, 2022 18:27:10 GMT -5 DiBiase is Good said:

Depends on the definition of “Wrestlemania moment”. I’m actually struggling to think of a proper Wrestlemania moment Cena had.

Beating Big Show for the US title, Beating JBL for the wwe title, Tapping out HHH and HBK in two consecutive main events, lifting up Big Show and Edge and Attitude adjusting them for the world heavyweight title at mania 25, tapping out Batista the next year for the wwe championship, and beating the Rock at 29 after losing the previous year

With the exception of the first one you listed, I don’t consider them Wrestlemania moments. Just because WWE tries to force something on us with their narrative, doesn’t mean it’s the case.
I see a Wrestlemania moment as something that is obviously booked to be a big thing but there’s something organic about how that big thing crosses over into something that transcends the event and becomes something beyond it. (Yeah, I know that sounds wanky but it’s about as well as I can explain it).

[DiBiase is Good]

Mar 23, 2022 18:33:47 GMT -5 Cranjis McBasketball said:

Mar 23, 2022 18:27:10 GMT -5 DiBiase is Good said:

Depends on the definition of “Wrestlemania moment”. I’m actually struggling to think of a proper Wrestlemania moment Cena had.

I’d say his US Title win is up there. It was definitely the moment Cena “arrived”.

Yeah, I clarified that one in a later comment. If you asked me the first Cena moment at Mania that comes into my mind, it’s that one.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Mar 23, 2022 18:45:14 GMT -5 DiBiase is Good said:

Mar 23, 2022 18:33:47 GMT -5 Cranjis McBasketball said:

I’d say his US Title win is up there. It was definitely the moment Cena “arrived”.

Yeah, I clarified that one in a later comment. If you asked me the first Cena moment at Mania that comes into my mind, it’s that one.

And your right in the previous quote.

It has to be organic…even though it’s booked. I know what you mean. And it’s hard to explain.

Even HBK and the Boyhood Dream is completely manufactured and it’s not really one, but if a guy would push me, I’d say it is.

[Kay Faban]

Mar 23, 2022 18:32:39 GMT -5 ChitownKnight said:

Mar 23, 2022 18:27:10 GMT -5 DiBiase is Good said:

Depends on the definition of “Wrestlemania moment”. I’m actually struggling to think of a proper Wrestlemania moment Cena had.

Beating Big Show for the US title, Beating JBL for the wwe title, Tapping out HHH and HBK in two consecutive main events, lifting up Big Show and Edge and Attitude adjusting them for the world heavyweight title at mania 25, tapping out Batista the next year for the wwe championship, and beating the Rock at 29 after losing the previous year

Him sitting on the ramp after losing at 28 and then rock holding his hand up 29 are two easy big ones.

[GodzillaIsMyMonster]

Hogan has:

Wrestlemania 3: Stare down and Slam of Andre.

4: The Mega Powers celebrate to end the show.

5: Mega Powers Explode/Hogan wins the belt back.

6: Stare down with Warrior.

9: The celebration at the end.

18: Stare down, Hulk Up, after match posing with Rock.

That's a lot.

[repomark]

Yeah I think this is a hard one just because it depends how Wrestlemania moment is defined. The Undertaker must be high on the list as another suggestion to those mentioned.

Re Cena, I would list as mania moments:
- him celebrating by falling backwards into the crowd with the wwe title at WM21
- his race car entrance at WM23
- his Cena army entrance at WM25
- the initial stare down with Rock at WM28 and sitting on the ramp dejected in defeat afterwards
- the return of the Dr of Thuganomics at WM35

Some are a lot more epic than others - and there are many more - but those are the ones I felt stood out for me.

[MolotovMocktail]

Mar 23, 2022 19:34:16 GMT -5 GodzillaIsMyMonster said:

Hogan has:

Wrestlemania 3: Stare down and Slam of Andre.

4: The Mega Powers celebrate to end the show.

5: Mega Powers Explode/Hogan wins the belt back.

6: Stare down with Warrior.

9: The celebration at the end.

18: Stare down, Hulk Up, after match posing with Rock.

That's a lot.

I’d also add:

-1: First ever Wrestlemania main event, teamed with a major celebrity at the time, got the win.

-2: First singles World Title defense in Wrestlemania history, first cage match, and for years the only one. And while not as memorable as Andre, his slamming Bundy was played up as a big deal at the time.

-7: Won the WWF Championship for the third time, at the time a record.

Taker has to have a ton, at least every time The Streak was acknowledged and put on the line.

[Zombie Mod]

Lesnar has to be up there, from damn near killing himself via shooting star press, the piss poor match vs goldberg with the crowd knowing both were leaving, ending the streak, losing the championship via seth cash in, how many matches vs roman?, suplex city bitch! (throw away trash talk that tickled vince enough to become a worn out catchphrase.), losing to drew at the first no crowd mania. probably more that I've forgotten

[GodzillaIsMyMonster]

Mar 23, 2022 19:43:34 GMT -5 MolotovMocktail said:

Mar 23, 2022 19:34:16 GMT -5 GodzillaIsMyMonster said:

Hogan has:

Wrestlemania 3: Stare down and Slam of Andre.

4: The Mega Powers celebrate to end the show.

5: Mega Powers Explode/Hogan wins the belt back.

6: Stare down with Warrior.

9: The celebration at the end.

18: Stare down, Hulk Up, after match posing with Rock.

That's a lot.

I’d also add:

-1: First ever Wrestlemania main event, teamed with a major celebrity at the time, got the win.

-2: First singles World Title defense in Wrestlemania history, first cage match, and for years the only one. And while not as memorable as Andre, his slamming Bundy was played up as a big deal at the time.

-7: Won the WWF Championship for the third time, at the time a record.

Taker has to have a ton, at least every time The Streak was acknowledged and put on the line.

I forgot that was the 3rd title win. Yea that's def a moment.

[Kalmia]

I hate the guy, but I'd have to go with Hogan. Not just because of the number of moments he's had, but because of the weight of them. From teaming with Mr. T at WM1 to facing the Rock at WM18 and everything in-between. It's some of the most iconic moments in all of wrestling, not just Wrestlemania.

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

Mar 23, 2022 19:43:34 GMT -5 MolotovMocktail said:

Mar 23, 2022 19:34:16 GMT -5 GodzillaIsMyMonster said:

Hogan has:

Wrestlemania 3: Stare down and Slam of Andre.

4: The Mega Powers celebrate to end the show.

5: Mega Powers Explode/Hogan wins the belt back.

6: Stare down with Warrior.

9: The celebration at the end.

18: Stare down, Hulk Up, after match posing with Rock.

That's a lot.

I’d also add:

-1: First ever Wrestlemania main event, teamed with a major celebrity at the time, got the win.

-2: First singles World Title defense in Wrestlemania history, first cage match, and for years the only one. And while not as memorable as Andre, his slamming Bundy was played up as a big deal at the time.

-7: Won the WWF Championship for the third time, at the time a record.

Taker has to have a ton, at least every time The Streak was acknowledged and put on the line.

Even Hogan and Mr T walking down the hallway for their entrance is shown in video packages a lot.

The answer is Hogan, and Hogan's Mr Wrestlemania.

[Citizen Snips]

Mar 23, 2022 19:43:34 GMT -5 MolotovMocktail said:

Mar 23, 2022 19:34:16 GMT -5 GodzillaIsMyMonster said:

Hogan has:

Wrestlemania 3: Stare down and Slam of Andre.

4: The Mega Powers celebrate to end the show.

5: Mega Powers Explode/Hogan wins the belt back.

6: Stare down with Warrior.

9: The celebration at the end.

18: Stare down, Hulk Up, after match posing with Rock.

That's a lot.

I’d also add:

-1: First ever Wrestlemania main event, teamed with a major celebrity at the time, got the win.

-2: First singles World Title defense in Wrestlemania history, first cage match, and for years the only one. And while not as memorable as Andre, his slamming Bundy was played up as a big deal at the time.

-7: Won the WWF Championship for the third time, at the time a record.

Taker has to have a ton, at least every time The Streak was acknowledged and put on the line.

I’d even throw in his opening promo at 30 with Austin and Rock. Even with his Silverdome gaffe, that was an awesome way to set the tone for one of the greatest Manias ever.

[thehottag]

Savage has a few, with his Steamboat classic, World title pose with Liz on his shoulder, Mega Powers showdown, & reuniting with Miss Elizabeth at VII all being iconic moments from the early days of the event.

HBK too. Diving off the ladder against Razor, his 'Mania 12 entrance/'boyhood dream comes true', getting decked by Tyson, retiring Ric Flair & being retired by Undertaker.