7th annual WrestleMania taking place in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. This caused a lower attendance compared to the previous WrestleManias as far back as WrestleMania 3 due to this being in an arena rather than a stadium or coliseum. The reason was for the WWF staff being concerned over a controversial storyline involving Sgt Slaughter who was portrayed as some kind of heel terrorist in a feud against Hulk Hogan. Security was a concerned for dumb fans who really were against Slaughter. Other than that feud, this PPV is also Memorable for the Undertaker's first WrestleMania debut which is the start of the legendary streak that made WrestleMania even more interesting over the next 2 decades. Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage also had a feud with each other's career on the line which later would be Savage's last run as a full-time competitor in the WWF before going part time in his last few years of the WWF. This is also the last time Jesse Ventura and Gorilla Moonsoon would be at commentary together. Honestly they rival Jim Ross and Jerry the King Lawler for best announced team in history of Wrestling.
The Good - Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior really stole the show. If you thought Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior was great, this is something to see as well if you're a fan of the Ultimate Warrior as this is probably arguably his greatest match of his career. It match honestly overshadowed the main event. Savage reuniting with Elizabeth from the crowd was a great good bye as well as his then-wife was also with him in the beginning and it made a lot of sense to send off with her. Seeing her come in saving from Sherri got her a huge pop. Watching this PPV from a later standpoint also makes you enjoy Undertaker vs. Jimmy Snuka more due to the fact that we know this is the begining of something special in the history books. Undertaker also despite being a heel was so over with the crowd. It made sense that he became a Babyface a year later. The first half of the show too was astonishing with a good undercard.
The Meh - Once more, some time wasted with additional matches that weren't needed but they weren't as bad as the previous WrestleManias.
The Bad - Remember when I said the show had a first half that was astonishing. Well the show went downhill after Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage. Most of the matches were not well interested by the crowd as they were tired. Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil looked liked it been really build up but it was dull. Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel was just plain stupid. A blind fold match? Really? I believe it was ment for comedy but it was plain dumb. As for the main event, I found it to be a lackluster. Hulk Hogan winning the title by this point was said to exhaust fans by this time. Here the crowd was still over him but it was obvious mostly children and women are on their feet. Plus Slaughter cowering and getting beat up majority of the first half was going on far too long. Lot's of things weren't making sense either as the Ref was not disqualifying Sgt despite many rules being broken in the singles match nor was the ref even counting thus confusing of what this match is suppose to be.
Overall - If not for the first hour having good Performers and the glorious Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior, this show probably would have been a Disaster but it still gets credit. It's a watchable show and fun to just simply enjoy. Definitely one of the weaker but not so bad WMs.
0 = Terrible: 1 = Bad/ Lackluster: 2 = Decent: 3 = Good: 4 = Awesome: 5 = One of the best of all time:
1. Rockers vs. Barbarian and Haku - 3/5
2. Texas Tornado vs. Dino Bravo - 1.5/5
3. Warlord vs. British Bulldog - 3/5
4. Nasty Boyz vs. Hart Foundation: World Tag Team Championship - 3.5/5
5. Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel - 0/5
6. Jimmy Snuka vs. Undertaker - 2.5/5
7. Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage - 4.5/5
8. Demolition vs. Genichiro Tenryu & Koji Kitao - 2/5
9. Big Boss Man vs. Mr. Perfect: Intercontinental Championship - 3/5
10. Earthquake vs. Greg Valentine - 1.5/5
11. Legion of Doom vs. Power & Glory - Not worth it
12. Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil: Million Dollar Championship - 1.5/5
13. The Mountie vs. Tito Santana - 0/5
14. Sgt. Slaughter vs. Hulk Hogan: WWE Championship - 1.5/5
Best Match - Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior
Worst Match - Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel
Most Memorable Moment - Ultimate Warrior deciding if he should give up. seriously that Drew emotions once he refused.
Top 5 Performers 1. Ultimate Warrior 2. Randy Savage 3. Hulk Hogan 4. Undertaker 5. The Hart Foundation
Rating 6 out of 10: Decent
The Good - Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior really stole the show. If you thought Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior was great, this is something to see as well if you're a fan of the Ultimate Warrior as this is probably arguably his greatest match of his career. It match honestly overshadowed the main event. Savage reuniting with Elizabeth from the crowd was a great good bye as well as his then-wife was also with him in the beginning and it made a lot of sense to send off with her. Seeing her come in saving from Sherri got her a huge pop. Watching this PPV from a later standpoint also makes you enjoy Undertaker vs. Jimmy Snuka more due to the fact that we know this is the begining of something special in the history books. Undertaker also despite being a heel was so over with the crowd. It made sense that he became a Babyface a year later. The first half of the show too was astonishing with a good undercard.
The Meh - Once more, some time wasted with additional matches that weren't needed but they weren't as bad as the previous WrestleManias.
The Bad - Remember when I said the show had a first half that was astonishing. Well the show went downhill after Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage. Most of the matches were not well interested by the crowd as they were tired. Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil looked liked it been really build up but it was dull. Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel was just plain stupid. A blind fold match? Really? I believe it was ment for comedy but it was plain dumb. As for the main event, I found it to be a lackluster. Hulk Hogan winning the title by this point was said to exhaust fans by this time. Here the crowd was still over him but it was obvious mostly children and women are on their feet. Plus Slaughter cowering and getting beat up majority of the first half was going on far too long. Lot's of things weren't making sense either as the Ref was not disqualifying Sgt despite many rules being broken in the singles match nor was the ref even counting thus confusing of what this match is suppose to be.
Overall - If not for the first hour having good Performers and the glorious Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior, this show probably would have been a Disaster but it still gets credit. It's a watchable show and fun to just simply enjoy. Definitely one of the weaker but not so bad WMs.
0 = Terrible: 1 = Bad/ Lackluster: 2 = Decent: 3 = Good: 4 = Awesome: 5 = One of the best of all time:
1. Rockers vs. Barbarian and Haku - 3/5
2. Texas Tornado vs. Dino Bravo - 1.5/5
3. Warlord vs. British Bulldog - 3/5
4. Nasty Boyz vs. Hart Foundation: World Tag Team Championship - 3.5/5
5. Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel - 0/5
6. Jimmy Snuka vs. Undertaker - 2.5/5
7. Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage - 4.5/5
8. Demolition vs. Genichiro Tenryu & Koji Kitao - 2/5
9. Big Boss Man vs. Mr. Perfect: Intercontinental Championship - 3/5
10. Earthquake vs. Greg Valentine - 1.5/5
11. Legion of Doom vs. Power & Glory - Not worth it
12. Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil: Million Dollar Championship - 1.5/5
13. The Mountie vs. Tito Santana - 0/5
14. Sgt. Slaughter vs. Hulk Hogan: WWE Championship - 1.5/5
Best Match - Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior
Worst Match - Jake Roberts vs. Rick Martel
Most Memorable Moment - Ultimate Warrior deciding if he should give up. seriously that Drew emotions once he refused.
Top 5 Performers 1. Ultimate Warrior 2. Randy Savage 3. Hulk Hogan 4. Undertaker 5. The Hart Foundation
Rating 6 out of 10: Decent