Wrestlemania History and Discussion Part 1: The Early Years
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Re: Wrestlemania History and Discussion Part 1: The Early Years
Random thoughts:
Wrestlemania - With the exception of some of the Clash of the Champions, the biggest and best supercard of the modern era. While it doesn't hold up as well as the other Wrestlemania, it's great for what it is. It's important to not judge it as a normal PPV. Hogan/Mr. T vs Piper/Orndorff is still a good match, which I watch every once in awhile. I seem to recall Tito Santana vs The Executioner (Supposedly Playboy Buddy Rose, but I doubt it) and Ricky Steamboat vs Matt Borne (The Original Doink) being above average. Outside of historic importance, none of the matches are must see though. I do feel as if everyone should watch the first one at least once. I'm looking forward to WWE 24/7 showing the show later this month. Currently, they're playing a few of the shows that led up to the event.
Wrestlemania 2 - Like with movie sequels, sometimes it just doesn't work out. This was a disappointment on several fronts. The three cities was a terrible idea especially since it meant the WWE had to scrap 3 commentating teams together. The first match (Paul Orndorff vs Don Muraco) really set the stage for what the show would be - extremely boring. It does have the historic significance of being the first Wrestlemania with Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts and The British Bulldogs though. The only match I can recall being worth checking out was The British Bulldogs vs The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine). It's one of the best forgotten matches of WM history. The Mr. T vs Roddy Piper boxing match is fun for a guilty pleasure. The main event of Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy was iconic for the Bundy bloodied face. While it was just the paint by numbers Hogan match, it was done at a time when Hogan wasn't totally unbeatable. Bundy had been built up since the previous Wrestlemania and worked hard to produce a watchable match.
Wrestlemania 3 - The biggest Wrestlemania of all time. You have (Arguably) the most famous match ever along side with the best match ever. This was the first Wrestlemania with the true feel of a huge event from top to bottom. Every match had some sort of purpose and storyline. The Can-Am Express vs Don Muraco and Bob Orton, Hart Foundation vs Tito Santana and the British Bulldogs and Adrian Adonis vs Roddy Piper are all solid efforts that goes unmentioned due to the sheer greatness of Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage. If I had to pick one show from every company that was essential to see, this would be my WWE pick.
Wrestlemania 4 - While the WWE took one giant step forward with Wrestlemania 3, they took a step backward with Wrestlemania 4. The first WM from Trump Plaza was a failure in many ways. An one night tournament just does not work on a normal WWE PPV. With so many matches, none of them were given any significant time. Only one of the tournament matches went longer than 10 minutes. Even though I'd argue the WWE had a stronger roster than in 1987, they failed to capitalize on it properly. Greg Valentine vs Ricky Steamboat, Ted DiBiase vs Randy Savage and Demolition vs Strike Force are the only good matches on the show. Even then, I wouldn't even recommend them as being vital to be viewed. Unless you're a Randy Savage fan, the show is the first total missable WM.
Wrestlemania 5 - One again taking place from the Trump Plaza, the WWE continues their trend of good odd number Wrestlemania to make up for letdowns of even number ones. The main event of Randy Savage vs Hulk Hogan ranks up there as being the most forgotten best match of Wrestlemania. Other solid matches include The Twin Towers vs The Rockers, Mr. Perfect vs The Blue Blazer, The Brain Busters vs Strike Force and the great Ultimate Warrior vs Rick Rude IC title match. I'd make the claim that this was the best WM from top to bottom of the first ten. The WWE was still messing around with that a PPV should be, so there are some random squashes. However, the WWE would not have a better roster than the 1989 until at least 2000. Wrestlemania 5 also has the historic importance of being the first WM with Mr. Perfect, Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart and Arn Anderson.
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Re: Wrestlemania History and Discussion Part 1: The Early Years
I had no idea about the three cities thing for Wrestlemania 2. When I was looking up the results I was just thinking ''what the hell?'' >_>
I have seen the most famous and the best match from Wrestlemania III, but aside from that I have to admit that my knowledge of the first bunch of Wrestlemanias is limited at best. I would like to see more from this time simply because as a fan, I feel I should, but considering I was underwhelmed by Savage/Steamboat, I don't think I would enjoy anything else too much. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 20 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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Jim's Top 5 Essential Matches to See of Wrestlemania 1-5
5. The British Bulldogs vs The Dream Team(Wrestlemania 2) - The Bulldogs were in such great condition that they managed to pull Brutus Beefcake through a great match. One of the best tag matches in the history of 'Mania.
4. Randy Savage vs Hulk Hogan(Wrestlemania 5) - Match-wise, Hulk Hogan's best Wrestlemania match before leaving in 1993. This is the culmination of a slow burning feud that had begun nearly a year before.
3. Randy Savage vs Ricky Steamboat(Wrestlemania 3) - The greatest match in Wrestlemania history. This would be the match that would influence many future starts to be.
2. Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff vs Hulk Hogan and Mr. T(Wrestlemania) - It's the match that all of McMahon's hopes and dreams about this new event was banked upon.
1. Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant(Wrestlemania 3) - What it lacks in actual ringwork, it makes up in historic importance as being the biggest match from Wrestlemania history.
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