We’re getting closer folks!
The SuperDome is about ready to open its doors to WWE once again as New Orleans is getting ready to be taken over for WrestleMania week!
Some can say that the show is only as good as its main event. Some will also say that some of the “main events” weren’t the real main event of the show (i.e. WrestleMania 18).
As we get ready to see what match will be added to this list from this year’s version of The Granddaddy of Them All, let’s take a look back and find out what was the best main event (last match of the night) out of the first 33 WrestleMania’s.
#20
MATCH – Triple H vs Randy Orton
TITLE/STIPULATION – WWE Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – XXV
LOCATION – Reliant Stadium – Houston, Texas
Decent match but really The Game and The Viper had no chance. The two had the unenviable task of following what many, including me, consider to be 
the greatest match in WrestleMania history with The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. They tried, but the crowd was just too blown up.
#19
MATCH – Chris Jericho vs Triple H
TITLE/STIPULATION – Undisputed WWF Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – XVIII
LOCATION – SkyDome – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Same exact situation here. The Toronto crowd was electric for The Rock and Hulk Hogan earlier in the night. Both Triple H and Jericho have said that The Great One and the returning legend should have ended the show knowing how worn out the crowd would be. They were right, and it showed.
#18
MATCH – Randy Savage vs Ted DiBiase
TITLE/STIPULATION – Finals of WWF Championship Tournament
WRESTLEMANIA – IV
LOCATION – Trump Plaza – Atlantic City, New Jersey
This was a solid way to end the first ever WWF Championship tournament as Savage won his fourth match of the night to become the champ. If anything, it was nice to see a change after Hulk Hogan’s four year run with the belt. A change indeed … even if Hogan was in the ring to help Savage celebrate … and then win the belt back at the next WrestleMania. Gotta love change!
#17
MATCH – Sgt. Slaughter vs Hulk Hogan
TITLE/STIPULATION – WWF Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – VII
LOCATION – LA Sports Arena – Los Angeles, California
For a guy that had been back with the company for less than a year after a 
seven year absence, Slaughter held his own. A bloody Hogan, very taboo for the time, added a lot to this match that ended what was built as the most patriotic WrestleMania. And go figure – the American hero beat the Iraqi sympathizer.
#16
MATCH – Triple H vs Batista
TITLE/STIPULATION – World Heavyweight Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – XXI
LOCATION – Staples Center – Los Angeles, California
The beast was indeed unleashed. The classic student vs teacher battle was fantastic way to end a jam packed card. The first title win for Batista ended up being the start of a spring full of great matches between the two.
#15
MATCH – John Cena vs Triple H
TITLE/STIPULATION – WWE Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – XXII
LOCATION – AllState Arena – Chicago, Illinois
This may be a little local bias. The match was good, don’t get me wrong. But what made this match fun to watch was the atmosphere created by the Chicago crowd. I credit this event as being the start of all of the Cena hate. On behalf of the Windy City…you’re welcome!
#14
MATCH – Edge vs The Undertaker
TITLE/STIPULATION – World Heavyweight Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – XXIV
LOCATION – Citrus Bowl – Orlando, Florida
Just like WrestleMania 13, it is always a plus to have WrestleMania end with the image of the conscience of the WWE in the middle of the ring with the belt. I think that this was one of the more underrated WrestleMania’s and it was capped with a very entertaining way to keep The Undertaker’s streak alive.
#13
MATCH – Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar
TITLE/STIPULATION – WWE Championship
WRESTLEMANIA – XIX
LOCATION – Safeco Field – Seattle, Washington
A great match from two of the best ring generals in the business. This match had plenty of action in it. It says a lot to how entertaining this match was 
when the memorable moment involves Lesnar nearly breaking his neck on a botched shooting star press.
#12
MATCH – The Rock vs John Cena
TITLE/STIPULATION – None
WRESTLEMANIA – XXVIII
LOCATION – Sun Life Stadium – Miami, Florida
Once in a Lifetime…when we thought it would be seen once in a lifetime. The match was set the night after the previous WrestleMania and the match lived up to the hype. The crowd was intense and the two icons of their respective eras kept everyone on the edge of their seat from bell to bell.
#11
MATCH – Roman Reigns vs The Undertaker
TITLE/STIPULATION – None
WRESTLEMANIA – XXXIII
LOCATION – Citrus Bowl – Orlando, Florida
The Ultimate Thrill Ride ended with the ultimate emotional roller coaster for anyone that has been watching since November, 1990. The match was a good 
one, but the “WrestleMania Moment” came after the match as The Dead Man laid his trademark ring gear in the middle of the mat, walked to the ramp and raised his arm as we watched him descend seemingly from WWE. Between this and the Ric Flair retirement, if WrestleMania is ever held in The Citrus Bowl again, be sure to bring a healthy supply of tissues!
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