50 Quick WrestleMania Facts and Stats you should know

WWE WrestleMania is truly one of the greatest, if not the greatest Pro-Wrestling event in the history of the business. The annual extravaganza that started in 1985 has gone on to become the most talked about and awaited WWE event. The word ‘Mania’ is quite correctly attached to the event, as the annual event sees some amazing hype and coverage months before the actual event.

WrestleMania 35 is on its way, and we are excited. Now, to increase the excitement and to provide you with some WrestleMania Rewind, we present 50 quick WrestleMania facts that you should know.

Early years

Hulk Hogan was a huge part of 'Mania in its starting years.

#1 Howard Finkel came up with the name ‘WrestleMania’.

While Vince McMahon conceptualized and came up with the idea of the grand show, it was WWE Hall of Famer and former announcer Howard Finkel that came with the name “WrestleMania.”

#2 WrestleMania 1 did not have a Men's WWE Championship match. It is still the only WrestleMania to not have a World/WWE/WWF Championship match for the men.

#3 WrestleMania 2 was held across 3 venues.

The venues: The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the Rosemont Horizon (now Allstate Arena) in Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois and the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles.

#4 WrestleMania 2 happened on a Monday.

It is the only WrestleMania to not happen on a Sunday. As things happen in WWE presently, almost all of WWE’s special events happen on Sundays while Monday nights host the company’s top weekly show, RAW.

#5 Michigan was excluded from pay-per-view access to the WrestleMania 3

Quick Story: WWE wanted to make sure that all the seats of the Pontiac Silverdome were filled, so it excluded the entire state of Michigan from pay-per-view access to the event. So the only way to view the show was watching it live in the stadium.

#6 WrestleMania 4 and WrestleMania 5 were held at the Atlanta City Convention Hall, and not Trump Plaza

WWE billed “Trump Plaza” as the venue of the two events because Donald Trump was the sponsor of the events, getting the “naming rights.”

#7 Randy Savage holds the record for most WrestleMania matches in a single night: 4

Info: WrestleMania 4 hosted a one-night fourteen-man elimination tournament for the Undisputed Championship. Randy Savage, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth, defeated Butch Reed, Greg Valentine, One Man Gang, and finally Ted DiBiase to win the Championship.

#8 WrestleMania VI was the first ‘Mania outside the United States of America.

It took place at the SkyDome (Toronto, Canada)

#9 WrestleMania 9 was the first WWE event to be held outdoors.

The venue: Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada

The Women

They have come quite far.

#10 9 of the first 13 ‘Mania events had no Women’s matches

#11 The Women’s Championship wasn’t defended between WrestleMania 2 and WrestleMania 10.

In fact, Alundra Blaze vs. Leilani Kai at WrestleMania 10 was the first Women’s singles match at ‘Mania in 8 years. The title’s next defense at the grand show came at WrestleMania 15.

#12 WrestleMania 20 was the first ‘Mania to have 2 Women’s matches

The matches: Sable and Torrie Wilson vs. Miss Jackie and Stacy Keibler (Evening Gown match) and Victoria and Molly Holly (Hair vs. Title match for the Women’s Championship).

#13 The Divas Championship had never been defended until WrestleMania 30 in 2014, 6 years after it was established.

#14 WrestleMania 29 was the most recent installment of the Show of Immortals to not feature a Women’s match.

#15 No Women’s match had lasted 10 minutes until WrestleMania 32

The 32nd edition featured 2 Women’s matches, and both lasted over 10 minutes.

#16 WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix has never wrestled a singles match at WrestleMania.

#17 The longest Women’s match: 16:03 minutes (Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks for the Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 32)

Note: The mixed tag team match (Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon and Triple H lasted over 20 minutes.

#18 Becky Lynch has 0-3 win-loss WrestleMania record, losing all her matches from ‘Mania 32 to 34.

#19 WrestleMania 34 had 4 matches consisting of women (1 was a mixed tag team match).

Note: The mixed tag team match (Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon and Triple H lasted over 20 minutes.

#20 Trish Stratus holds the Women’s record for the most WrestleMania matches with 5 matches at WWE’s Show of Shows.

Streaks

Taling of Streaks...

#21 Reigns and Hogan have finished the most consecutive ‘Manias. Both have finished WrestleMania 4 times each.

#22 The Undertaker has the record for the most number of consecutive wins at the Show of Immortals with 21 wins in a row.

This popularly called ‘The Streak’ that was broken by Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX.

#23 The Undertaker also holds the record for most consecutive WrestleMania matches with 18 matches from 2001 to 2018.

#24 Howard Finkel had appeared in every WrestleMania till 2016.

#25 Goldust has the most consecutive losses at the event with 10 losses in 10 matches.

In case, he appears at WrestleMania 35 in the Battle Royale, expect his win-loss record to get to 0-11.

#26 Charlotte defeated Asuka at WrestleMania 34, ending her record undefeated streak at 914 days.

#27 Rob Van Dam has an undefeated streak at WrestleMania. He has won 4 matches at the Show of Shows, never losing a match.

Wins, losses, and Championships

The Champ that runs the camp.

#28 John Cena has the most world title wins at WrestleMania.

John Cena has won the World Championship (WWE and World Heavyweight Championship a record 4 times at the Show of Immortals, that’s a WrestleMania record.

#29 The Undertaker with 24 wins has the most number of wins at WrestleMania. He has lost only 2 matches at WWE’s biggest annual show.

#30 Most Wins at a single WrestleMania: Randy Savage (4 wins at WrestleMania 4)

#31 Triple H with a surprising 13 losses has the most losses at WrestleMania

Yet, he shouldn’t have pinned Sting at WrestleMania 31.

#32 The shortest ‘Mania match lasted 6 seconds. The Rock defeated Eric Rowan in 6 seconds at WrestleMania 32.

The shortest Championship match at Wrestlemania lasted 9 seconds. Kane defeated Chavo Guerrero for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 24.

#33 The shortest WWE Championship match at ‘Mania lasted 18 seconds

Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus is a match that fans wouldn't expect to be anything but solid at least. However, when Daniel Bryan faced Sheamus for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 24, the match only went on for 18 seconds.

#34 The longest WWE Championship match WrestleMania is Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (Iron Man match for the WWE Championship) at WrestleMania 12; the match lasted 61 minutes and 52 seconds. It is also the longest match at the Show of Shows.

#35 Sting is probably the greatest pro wrestler to have performed at WrestleMania. He lost his only match to Triple H at WrestleMania. On the other hand, Michael Cole won his only ‘Mania match against Jerry Lawler at the 27th edition of the show.

#36 Many Hall of Famers have dubious win-loss records at WrestleMania. Most notably Mr. WrestleMania himself, Shawn Michaels has a WrestleMania win-loss record of 6-11.

#37 Many legends have winless ‘Mania stats, including Goldust (0-10), The Dudley Boyz (0-4), Vince McMahon (0-4), Finlay (0-4) and R Truth (0-8). Bray Wyatt has also lost all of his three matches thus far.

#38 Among women, Sable (3-0) never lost at ‘Mania. On the other hand, WWE Hall of Famer, Lita had lost her only WrestleMania match at WrestleMania 18.

#39 Molly Holly won the Hardcore Championship at WrestleMania 18, pinning The Hurricane, before being pinned by Christian to lose the Championship on the same night.

Some other amazing facts

This rivalry was epic.

#40 The Rock’s only pinfall victory over Stone Cold Steve Austin came at WrestleMania. He pinned Austin in their third ‘Mania showdown at the 19th edition of the annual WWE extravaganza.

#41 The Undertaker’s Streak included a victory against every member of the legendary faction Evolution. In fact, he has defeated Triple H thrice at the Show of Shows.

#42 WrestleMania 2000 had no normal singles match on its card.

#43 WrestleMania 21 did not have a tag team match.

#44 As per WWE reports, 101, 763 people attended WrestleMania 32 on April 3, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is the highest-attended WrestleMania ever, breaking the record of WrestleMania 3, that was attended by 93, 173 people.

#45 Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin (WM 13) and Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (WM X) are the only two matches in the first 34 editions of the event to have received a 5-star rating by popular analyst Dave Meltzer.

Opinion: We believe many ‘Mania matches have been worthy of a 5-star rating, most notably Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25, that’s considered by many as the greatest ‘Mania match ever.

#46 WrestleMania 4 had 16 matches on its card, and it’s the most number of matches ever on a WrestleMania card.

#47 Shawn Michaels retired Ric Flair at WrestleMania 24, and he was retired by The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26. However, both men have wrestled thereafter – Shawn Michaels has only wrestled once, while Flair had numerous matches in TNA after his retirement match.

#48 Fandango defeated Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 29. It’s still his career’s biggest achievement, and one of the biggest ‘Mania upsets ever.

#49 Hulk Hogan has main evented WrestleMania 8 times, the most by any performer. Triple H is next to him with 7 ‘Mania main-events to his name.

#50 In 2017, Forbes estimated WrestleMania’s worth to be $195 million, making it the 6th biggest Sports brand.

Bonus: Dolph Ziggler has never had a WrestleMania singles match. Will he ever get that match?