WWE are gearing up for WrestleMania 34… but what is the greatest Showcase of Immortals of all time?
How will this year’s event stack up against past Manias? SunSport looks back and ranks every WrestleMania so far – from worst the best
IT’s less than two weeks until WrestleMania 34 on April 8 – WWE’s biggest annual super-show.
But how will this year’s event stack up against past Manias?
Sun Sport looks back and ranks every WrestleMania so far – from worst the best.
WrestleMania 2 – April 7, 1986
The WM Where: Vince doubles down on celebs and stages the event in three separate cities, with a main event at each venue.
Best Match: British Bulldogs defeating The Dream Team for the tag titles – because it’s the only match that manages to not be awful.
Low Point: It’s stiff competition, but The Fabulous Moolah v Velvet McIntyre for the Women’s Championship is horrendous. Sasha Banks v Bayley this ain’t.
Mania Moment: Andre the Giant wins the battle royal by last eliminating future champ Bret Hart.
Overall: The production’s a mess and the standard of action is absolutely miserable. If you haven’t seen it, don’t bother.
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WrestleMania IV – March 27, 1988
The WM Where: The vacant WWE title is put up for grabs in a 14-man tournament at the Trump Plaza. It sounds exciting, but it’s not.
Best Match: “Macho Man” Randy Savage beats Ted DiBiase in the tournament final to become WWE Champ.
Low Point: Hogan and Andre’s second round collision, which ends in a double DQ. They make 5 minutes feel like 50.
Mania Moment: Demolition beat Strike Force to become tag champs – the start of Ax and Smash’s then record-breaking 478-day reign.
Overall: Four hours of boring wrestling and rubbish finishes. Even Savage’s big moment – hoisting Elizabeth on his shoulder with the belt – can’t save it.