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WrestleMania is the Grand Daddy of them All, and the biggest event on the wrestling calendar, where WWE like to celebrate all the best in wrestling, and the performers that make the company what it is. With the 70,000+ people that are usually in attendance, and the millions watching at home, the performers need to be on their game, and it's this PPV that proves just how important the main event slot is.
In 2019, it's likely that we will get females in the WrestleMania main event for the first time in history, but before we get to that, we've decided to look back on the past, and the 5 greatest main events in WrestleMania history.
So what do you think? Are there any main events you'd put above these 5? What do you think of the WWE adding Charlotte to WrestleMania 35's likely main event? As always, let us know all your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.
#5 WrestleMania 31 - Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns
Going into this, there were few people in the WWE Universe who were excited to see Lesnar vs. Reigns, and while it turned out to be a fantastic, hard-hitting bout, it was the introduction of Seth Rollins that saved the main event. It was always going to be hard to follow WrestleMania 30's main event, but with the shock of the century when Seth Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank, they did a fairly good job.
The heel Rollins got a major pop when he delivered the Curb Stomp to Roman Reigns, and it's clear that WWE made the right choice by putting the top belt on The Architect. It's not the last time that Brock and Roman did battle on the Grandest Stage of Them All, but this was easily their best match, and with the finish, it's easily one of the best finishes to a 'Mania in history.
#4 WrestleMania 20 - Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H vs. Chris Benoit
For obvious reasons, this one has basically been stricken from the history books by the WWE, but at the time, it was considered the greatest Triple Threat match in WWE history. After winning the 2004 Royal Rumble, Chris Benoit was seemingly an afterthought in the rivalry between the two former friends, but in a 25-minute classic, the three men beat the hell out of each other, with no one being able to predict a winner through the chaos.
What happened with Benoit was horrible, and we understand why the WWE has moved on from this, but it's still on the Network, and if you've not seen it, it's a must-see bout. The ending of this bout features an emotional celebration between Eddie Guerrero and Benoit, hoisting aloft their World Championships, and if not for what happened with Chris, it would be one of the most iconic moments in the PPV's history.
#3 WrestleMania X-Seven - The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin is arguably the greatest rivalry in the history of the WWE, and this was the final singles bout in their WrestleMania history, a true classic. None of their bouts were classics from a work rate perspective, but the two characters were so enthralling that the WWE Universe couldn't help but get invested in every move they made.
The heel turn at the end of the bout confused the entire world, as Stone Cold turned heel, aligning with his former nemesis Vince McMahon, but it added yet another layer to their rivalry. These two are the biggest stars that WWE has ever seen, and although the bout wasn't a classic, they had us so invested, and the heel turn at the end all culminated in what was a fantastic display of what makes WWE great, turning in another big-time performance from both men.
#2 WrestleMania 26 - Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
When you ask most people what the greatest WrestleMania match of all-time is, they'll look to WrestleMania 25 and the first bout between these two men, but that wasn't the main event, unlike this Career vs. Streak match. The match was a back-and-forth classic, with both men telling a great story, with Shawn Michaels having one of the greatest kick-outs of all-time, but in the end, the Heart Break Kid fell to The Undertaker, thus ending his career.
This was the third big singles bout in their careers, and all 3 of them were amazing, and you can debate which one is the best in the comments below, but it's safe to say that this is one of the best main events of all time. I personally preferred their bout at WrestleMania 25, but this match was just as amazing, and to put an end to the career of the greatest wrestler of all time.
#1 WrestleMania 30 - Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton
WrestleMania 30 was a fantastic event, and it was capped off by the culmination of one of the greatest stories that the WWE have ever told: Daniel Bryan vs. The Authority. The Ultimate Underdog had to beat Triple H in the show's opener to get into the main event, but once he got there, the 3 top stars told a fantastic story.
The Authority did everything in their power to ensure Batista or Randy Orton came out on top, but at the end of the day, it was Bryan who came out on top in the 'Miracle on Bourbon Street.' The WWE is often criticised for not telling great stories, but this is a perfect example of how long term storytelling still captures the attention of the WWE Universe, and it's going to be hard to replicate this moment anytime soon.
