🏟️ From Hogan vs Andre to Cody vs Roman—WWE celebrates 40 years of WrestleMania with a definitive ranking of its most iconic matches
April 17, 2025: As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, WWE has unveiled its official list of the 50 greatest WrestleMania matches of all time, offering a trip down memory lane for generations of wrestling fans. From era-defining showdowns to technical masterpieces and historic firsts, this curated ranking honors the matches that helped shape “The Showcase of the Immortals.”
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Topping the list is the unforgettable Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels encounter from WrestleMania 25, widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestling bouts ever. WWE released all 50 matches in full on its YouTube channel ahead of WrestleMania 41, allowing fans to relive these classics.
🏆 WWE’s Top 10 Greatest WrestleMania Matches
- The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania XXV
- Bret Hart vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (Submission Match) – WrestleMania 13
- The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan – WrestleMania X8
- Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat (IC Title) – WrestleMania III
- The Rock vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (WWE Title) – WrestleMania X-Seven
- Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Title) – WrestleMania XL
- Dudley Boyz vs. Hardys vs. Edge & Christian (TLC Match) – WrestleMania X-Seven
- Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant (WWE Title) – WrestleMania III
- Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage (Retirement Match) – WrestleMania VII
- Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch – WrestleMania 35
🎤 Analysis: A Balanced Look at WWE History
The list strikes a thoughtful balance across decades—from the early glory of WrestleMania I to the cinematic spectacle of WrestleMania 36’s Boneyard Match. Legendary names like The Undertaker (8 entries), Shawn Michaels (7), The Rock (5), and Roman Reigns (3) dominate the ranking.
However, some fans have raised eyebrows over notable omissions like Chris Benoit’s WrestleMania XX triple threat, long considered one of the greatest matches but removed from WWE history due to the circumstances surrounding Benoit’s death.
💬 Legendary Matches That Shaped WrestleMania
- Mr. T & Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff (WrestleMania I): The match that launched WrestleMania into pop culture.
- Hogan vs. Andre (WrestleMania III): Still the standard for what a WrestleMania main event feels like.
- Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania X): The ladder match that changed everything.
- Rousey vs. Flair vs. Lynch (WrestleMania 35): The first women’s WrestleMania main event, shattering WWE’s glass ceiling.
👥 What Do Fans Think?
While WWE’s rankings are mostly being praised, some fans are debating the placements of recent entries like Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins and the lack of John Cena matches in the top tier.
So, which match tops your WrestleMania list? Did WWE get it right—or is there a forgotten classic that deserved more love?
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