Top 10 WrestleMania Events in WWE History

Top 10 WrestleMania Events in WWE History

WrestleMania is WWE’s grandest stage —where legends are made, streaks are broken, and unforgettable moments are born. Since 1985, it has delivered epic entertainment that shaped the industry. Here's a look at the Top 10 WrestleMania Events in WWE history that captivated fans and defined eras.

1. WrestleMania X-Seven (2001) – Houston, Texas

Main Event: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock

Often hailed as the greatest WrestleMania ever, X-Seven captured the Attitude Era’s essence. Austin's shocking heel turn and the legendary TLC match elevated this night into wrestling folklore.

2. WrestleMania 19 (2003) – Seattle, Washington

Main Event: Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle

WrestleMania 19 combined technical brilliance with iconic moments. Standouts included Michaels vs. Jericho and Lesnar's botched Shooting Star Press in the intense main event.

3. WrestleMania 30 (2014) – New Orleans, Louisiana

Main Event: Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton

Bryan’s underdog triumph thrilled fans, while The Undertaker’s shocking loss to Lesnar ended the legendary 21-0 streak, leaving the WWE Universe stunned.

4.WrestleMania 3 (1987) – Pontiac, Michigan

Main Event:Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant

With 93,000+ in attendance, Hogan’s body slam on André became iconic. Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat also delivered one of wrestling’s finest technical battles.

5. WrestleMania 21 (2005) – Los Angeles, California

Main Event: Triple H vs. Batista

Dubbed “WrestleMania Goes Hollywood,” it launched Cena and Batista as main-event stars. The debut of the Money in the Bank match added innovation to the card.

6. WrestleMania 28 (2012) – Miami, Florida

Main Event: The Rock vs. John Cena

Marketed as “Once in a Lifetime,” Rock vs. Cena lived up to the hype. Meanwhile, Undertaker vs. Triple H inside Hell in a Cell delivered raw drama and emotion.

7. WrestleMania 20 (2004) – New York City

Main Event: Triple H vs. Michaels vs. Benoit

Hosted at Madison Square Garden, the night ended emotionally as Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero embraced as champions in a moving finale.

8. WrestleMania 6 (1990) – Toronto, Ontario

Main Event: Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior

Champion vs. Champion. Warrior’s clean win over Hogan was symbolic, marking a new chapter in WWE’s landscape with a rare moment of mutual respect.

9. WrestleMania 24 (2008) – Orlando, Florida

Main Event: Edge vs. The Undertaker

This event is best remembered for Ric Flair’s retirement match against Shawn Michaels. “I’m sorry, I love you” still echoes as one of WWE’s most emotional moments.

10. WrestleMania 39 (2023) – Los Angeles, California

Main Event: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes

A modern epic. Reigns retained his title in a legacy-driven clash, while Night 1 saw Zayn & Owens topple The Usos, delivering a heartfelt tag team moment.

Conclusion: A Legacy That Lives On

These WrestleManias represent the spectacle, passion, and storytelling that define WWE. From crowd-shaking shocks to emotional farewells, WrestleMania remains the true Showcase of the Immortals.