Often looked as one of the very best Manias along with X-Seven, and for good reason. The wrestling was top-notch. The main event matches delivered and there wasn't too much to complain about.
Cruiserweight Championship Match: Matt Hardy (c) vs. Rey Mysterio - This was a good match to start the show. It could have used a few more minutes, but it was quite exciting and showcased both men off very well. The only complaint is the cheap ending. Matt Hardy wins by grabbing the rope. RATING: ***
2-On-1 Handicap Match: The Undertaker vs. The Big Show and A-Train - This match was nothing special. Not as horrible as some say, but nothing to get excited about. Undertaker deserved better. The Undertaker wins after Nathan Jones interferes. RATING: **1/4
Triple Threat Match for the Tag Team Championship: Team Angle vs. Los Guerreros vs. Chris Benoit and Rhino - This was a good match. The teams worked really well together and the action was fast and exciting. However, like Rey/Matt, it could have used more time. Team Angle wins by taking advantage of Rhino's Gore. RATING: ***1/4
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho - A classic match. HBK and Y2J have unbelievable chemistry, and they put on an amazing clinic with great back-and-forth action and superb storytelling. They would have many more matches in the future, but this one still remains their best, and certainly one of the best of both men's careers. Shawn Michaels wins with a roll-up out of nowhere. RATING: ****1/2
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Triple H (c) vs. Booker T - I thought this match was very good. It told a good story with Triple H working on Booker's leg and the Houston Hangover was pretty crazy. This would probably be more well-liked if Booker T won the title like he should have. Triple H retains with a Pedigree. RATING: ***3/4
20 Years in the Making: Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon - A hugely entertaining spectacle. Vince's leg drop from the ladder was pretty sick, and I loved the surprise return of Roddy Piper. Hulk Hogan wins with 3 Leg Drops. RATING: ***1/2
The Rock vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin - This was another great match between these two. Not their best match together, but still a great ending to the Rock/Austin saga and to Steve Austin's career. The Rock wins with a third Rock Bottom. RATING: ****
WWE Championship Match: Kurt Angle (c) vs. Brock Lesnar - This was an incredible main event. Despite Kurt's broken neck, these two tore the house down in a fantastic technical wrestling contest and were suplexing the heck out of each other. Brock's botched shooting-star press, of course, is what this match is remembered for. A great ending to the show. Brock Lesnar wins the championship with a third F5. RATING: ****1/2
This was a stellar show. HBK/Y2J and Lesnar/Angle were classics, and there is other good stuff as well. A must-see for any wrestling fan and one of the best Wrestlemanias.
RATING: A
Cruiserweight Championship Match: Matt Hardy (c) vs. Rey Mysterio - This was a good match to start the show. It could have used a few more minutes, but it was quite exciting and showcased both men off very well. The only complaint is the cheap ending. Matt Hardy wins by grabbing the rope. RATING: ***
2-On-1 Handicap Match: The Undertaker vs. The Big Show and A-Train - This match was nothing special. Not as horrible as some say, but nothing to get excited about. Undertaker deserved better. The Undertaker wins after Nathan Jones interferes. RATING: **1/4
Triple Threat Match for the Tag Team Championship: Team Angle vs. Los Guerreros vs. Chris Benoit and Rhino - This was a good match. The teams worked really well together and the action was fast and exciting. However, like Rey/Matt, it could have used more time. Team Angle wins by taking advantage of Rhino's Gore. RATING: ***1/4
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho - A classic match. HBK and Y2J have unbelievable chemistry, and they put on an amazing clinic with great back-and-forth action and superb storytelling. They would have many more matches in the future, but this one still remains their best, and certainly one of the best of both men's careers. Shawn Michaels wins with a roll-up out of nowhere. RATING: ****1/2
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Triple H (c) vs. Booker T - I thought this match was very good. It told a good story with Triple H working on Booker's leg and the Houston Hangover was pretty crazy. This would probably be more well-liked if Booker T won the title like he should have. Triple H retains with a Pedigree. RATING: ***3/4
20 Years in the Making: Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon - A hugely entertaining spectacle. Vince's leg drop from the ladder was pretty sick, and I loved the surprise return of Roddy Piper. Hulk Hogan wins with 3 Leg Drops. RATING: ***1/2
The Rock vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin - This was another great match between these two. Not their best match together, but still a great ending to the Rock/Austin saga and to Steve Austin's career. The Rock wins with a third Rock Bottom. RATING: ****
WWE Championship Match: Kurt Angle (c) vs. Brock Lesnar - This was an incredible main event. Despite Kurt's broken neck, these two tore the house down in a fantastic technical wrestling contest and were suplexing the heck out of each other. Brock's botched shooting-star press, of course, is what this match is remembered for. A great ending to the show. Brock Lesnar wins the championship with a third F5. RATING: ****1/2
This was a stellar show. HBK/Y2J and Lesnar/Angle were classics, and there is other good stuff as well. A must-see for any wrestling fan and one of the best Wrestlemanias.
RATING: A