The History of Wrestlemania
Wrestlemania, also known as “The Grandest Stage of Them All,” first debuted on April 30, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since then, it has become one of the most highly anticipated and celebrated events of the year, drawing millions of fans from all over the world to see their favorite wrestlers in action. Over the years, Wrestlemania has taken place in various locations around the globe, including Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Chicago, London, Toronto, Tokyo, Sydney, New Orleans, and many others.
The event is typically divided into two main segments: Raw, which takes place during the day, and SmackDown, which takes place during the evening. Each year, Wrestlemania also features a variety of special events, such as Hall of Fame ceremonies, NXT TakeOver, and Women’s Battle Royal.
1985: Hulk Hogan
The first-ever Wrestlemania, which took place on April 30, 1985, was hosted by none other than “The Immortal One,” Hulk Hogan. As one of the most popular and iconic wrestlers of all time, Hogan had a massive following, and his presence at the inaugural event helped to launch Wrestlemania into the mainstream.
During the event, Hogan made several notable announcements, including the creation of the first-ever WWE Hall of Fame, which inducted some of the most legendary wrestlers in history, such as Macho Man Randy Savage and Ric Flair. He also announced the first-ever Wrestlemania main event match, which featured Hulk Hogan himself taking on “The Macho King” Randy Savage in a highly anticipated bout.
1986: Andre the Giant
For the second annual Wrestlemania, held on March 29, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, WWE turned to another legendary wrestler to host the event – Andre the Giant. Known for his enormous size and incredible strength, Andre the Giant was one of the most beloved wrestlers of all time, and his presence at Wrestlemania helped to continue building the event’s momentum.
During the event, Andre the Giant made several notable appearances, including introducing the first-ever Women’s Battle Royal match, which featured some of the top female wrestlers in WWE at the time. He also made a surprise appearance during the main event, joining Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage to take on “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and his bodyguards in a four-on-four tag team match.
1987: Mr. T
Wrestlemania III, held on March 28, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois, saw another iconic figure hosting the event – actor and wrestling fan Mr. T. Known for his tough exterior and catchphrase “I pity the fool,” Mr. T was the perfect choice to host Wrestlemania III, which featured some of the most memorable moments in WWE history, including the legendary “Rocky Balboa vs. Hulk Hogan” match and the introduction of “The Ultimate Warrior.”
During the event, Mr. T made several notable appearances, including introducing the first-ever King of the Ring tournament, which featured some of the top wrestlers in WWE at the time competing for the title of the ultimate wrestler. He also made a surprise appearance during the main event, joining Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage to take on “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and his bodyguards in a four-on-four tag team match.
1988: Jesse Venture
Wrestlemania IV, held on April 3, 1988, in New Orleans, Louisiana, saw the return of Hulk Hogan as the host, but he was not alone. This time, he was joined by his good friend and color commentator Jesse Venture. Known for his gruff exterior and witty humor, Jesse Venture was a perfect fit for Wrestlemania IV, which featured some of the most memorable moments in WWE history, including the legendary “Macho Man Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair” match and the introduction of “The Ultimate Warrior.”
During the event, Hulk Hogan and Jesse Venture made several notable appearances, including introducing the first-ever Wrestlemania main event match, which featured Hulk Hogan taking on “The Macho King” Randy Savage in a highly anticipated bout. They also made several other appearances throughout the event, providing color commentary and interacting with the wrestlers and fans.
1989: Miss Elizabeth
Wrestlemania V, held on April 2, 1989, in Atlanta, Georgia, saw a departure from the traditional host format, as the event was hosted by none other than the beloved “First Lady of Wrestling,” Miss Elizabeth. Known for her beauty, grace, and unwavering loyalty to her husband Macho Man Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth was the perfect choice to host Wrestlemania V, which featured some of the most memorable moments in WWE history, including the legendary “Macho Man Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair” match and the introduction of “The Ultimate Warrior.”
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