By Tony Guerrero on Apr 04, 2017 07:43 pm
There was a lot of cosplaying going on this past weekend at WonderCon in Anaheim, CA. This is our last batch of images. If you're looking for more, you can check out the following: [Video] Awesome Cosplay, Part 1 [Video] Awesome Cosplay, Part 2 Best Marvel Cosplay Best Overwatch Cosplay Best Fallout Cosplay Best Video Game Cosplay
By Tony Guerrero on Apr 04, 2017 06:19 am
It used to be at the big comic conventions, cosplayers mainly dressed up as comic book characters. Movie and TV characters started appearing. These days, video game characters are are as common as Batman and Spider-Man. Check out these amazing costumes. Can you name all the characters?
By Lance Cartelli on Apr 04, 2017 05:42 am
Randy Orton wins the Royal Rumble
The Viper points to the WrestleMania sign after outlasting 29 others during the 2017 Royal Rumble. Photo: WWE
Brock Lesnar gives Goldberg an F5
During their WrestleMania match, Lesnar finally defeated Goldberg after hitting multiple german suplexes and this F5. (Photo: WWE)
The Undertaker's last ride?
Following his loss to Roman Reigns, the Undertaker retired his garb in the middle of the ring. It's expected to be the Dead Man's last match ever.
John Cena finally pops the question
At WrestleMania 33, John Cena finally got on one knee and asked Nikki Bella to marry him. She gladly accepted. Photo: WWE
The Hardy Boyz return
In one of the loudest cheers of the night, the Hardy Boyz returned to the WWE to compete in the fatal fourway tag-team match at WrestleMania 33.
Charlotte Flair locks in the figure-four
During WrestleMania 33, Flair was able to score a figure-four leglock against Bayley. (Photo: WWE)
AJ Styles flies through the air
In arguably the match of the night at WrestleMania 33, AJ Styles defeated Shane McMahon. Before he could pin the Smackdown GM, McMahon hit Styles with a trashcan in midair.
Rob Gronkowski makes an appearance
During WrestleMania, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski entered the ring to help his friend, Mojo Rawley, win the Andre the Giant Battle Royal.
Roman Reigns celebrates his huge victory
In what could prove to be his most monumental win of his career, Reigns defeated the Undertaker at WrestleMania 33.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon ride down the ramp
Before his battle with Rollins, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon rode a motorcycle down the WrestleMania ramp. Photo: WWE
Dean Ambrose delivers a nasty clothesline
At WrestleMania 33, Ambrose smacked Baron Corbin with a flying clothesline.
The Bray Wyatt-Randy Orton fight gets weird
One of the weirder sights at WrestleMania 33 came during the Wyatt-Orton championship bout. In the photo above, warms are projected onto the middle of the ring.
Adrian Neville with the big stomp!
Neville lays the smack down on Rich Swann in a cruiserweight bout. Photo: WWE
Charlotte Flair taunts her opponent.
On an episode of Raw, Flair stands over her opponent, Bayley, after a big move. Photo: WWE
The Authors of Pain execute a devastating maneuver.
The Authors of Pain hit their opponents with a double powerbomb move during an NXT event. Photo: WWE
Randy Orton delivers an RKO.
Here's a shot of Orton giving Rusev a devastating finishing move—the RKO. Photo: WWE
Charlotte Flair flips through the air.
Outside of the ring, Flair shows off her amazing athleticism with a moonsault. Photo: WWE
Bray Wyatt's lands a devastating clothesline.
In a match with The New Day, Wyatt knocks out Kofi Kingston with a brutal clothesline in the middle of the ring. Photo: WWE
John Cena gets taunted by a fan.
Here's a fan playing off of Cena's "You can't see me!" taunt with a sign of his own. Photo: WWE
Seth Rollins tosses a steel chair at Triple H
In their "non-sanctioned" bout at WrestleMania 33, Seth Rollins defeated his mentor Triple H. Before hitting HHH with the Pedigree, Rollins threw this steel chair at the King of Kings.
AJ Styles delivers the Styles Clash.
Styles and Cena have quite the history. Here's Styles performing his finisher, the Styles Clash, on Cena. Photo: WWE
Bray Wyatt prepares for the Spider Walk.
Before Wyatt can creepily perform his signature Spider Walk, he taunts Cena. Photo: WWE
AJ Styles drops from the top rope.
Styles leaps from his elevated position to give Wyatt a flying punch. Photo: WWE
Randy Orton basks in glory.
Orton and Cena have a long history together. Here's Orton sitting on the announcer's table as Cena lies in pain. Photo: WWE
Sasha Banks hits Charlotte Flair with a crutch.
In a pivotal women's match, Banks comes out of nowhere to hit her rival with a crutch. Photo: WWE
Kevin Owens splashes Roman Reigns.
During an epic Royal Rumble match, Owens gives Reigns a jumping splash through a wooden table. Photo: WWE
Sasha Banks. Is. The. Boss.
There's no denying that Banks—known as the Boss—is in charge as she enters the ring. Photo: WWE
Braun Strowman beats down Roman Reigns.
While locked in a high-profile feud, Strowman shows off his power by beating down Reigns during an episode of Raw. Photo: WWE
The Deadman enters.
Here's an unbelievable behind-the-back shot of the Undertaker entering the arena as fans try to get their hands on the Phenom. Photo: WWE
AJ Styles locks in the submission.
During a match with Cena, Styles locks in his Calf Crusher submission hold. Photo: WWE
Dean Ambrose holds the title.
Ambrose—the Intercontinental Champion—clutches his title while in the corner of the ring. Photo: WWE
Braun Strowman points to his next victim.
During an episode of Raw, Strowman points to his next victim from the top of the ramp. Photo: WWE
Bayley wins the title.
After winning Raw's women's title, Bayley admires her new belt backstage. Photo: WWE
Mickie James blows a kiss.
The women's division has been elevated in recent years. Mickie James has been a big contributor to that. Photo: WWE
John Cena taunts AJ Styles.
Cena tells a downed Styles that "you can't see me." Photo: WWE
Asuka battles Mickie James.
Here's Asuka with a devastating move on Mickie James during an NXT event. Photo: WWE
Finn Balor stares down his opponent.
Finn Balor finally returns to the WWE. Here he is mean-mugging his opponent. Photo: WWE
Charlotte Flair taunts her opponent.
Back when Flair was the women's champion, she showed her opponent just how hard it is to win the belt. Photo: WWE
Bray Wyatt wins the title!
With his sights set on WrestleMania, Wyatt wins the WWE championship at Elimination Chamber. Photo: WWE
Braun Strowman tosses Roman Reigns.
Strowman, one of the largest men in WWE history, tosses Reigns like a ragdoll. Photo: WWE
Roman Reigns and Goldberg stare each other down.
Here's a shot from the stands as Reigns, Goldberg and Strowman all size each other up in the middle of the ring. Photo: WWE
Naomi shows her moves.
Prior to suffering a knee injury, Noami celebrates inside the middle of the squared circle. Photo: WWE
Ric Flair congratulates John Cena.
After winning his 16th championship, Cena is congratulated backstage by legend Ric Flair. Photo: WWE
Naomi gives a head kick.
No matter who you are, there's no hiding from Naomi's high head kick. Photo: WWE
Jack Gallagher goes upside down.
Your eyes don't deceive you: That's Gallagher going upside down on the turnbuckle. Photo: WWE
Dolph Ziggler holds a steel chair.
During a recent match, Ziggler holds a steel chair in the ring while he decides whether to use it on his downed opponent. Photo: WWE
Gran Metalik plays to the crowd.
Gran Metalik attempts to pump up the crowd prior to a bout. Photo: WWE
Neville shows he's the champ.
Neville—never lacking confidence—flaunts his Cruiserweight championship prior to a match. Photo: WWE
Big E plays the trombone.
The New Day's Big E shows he's more than just a talented wrestler. Here he is playing the trombone outside of the ring. Photo: WWE
Roman Reigns smiles.
Much to the chagrin of the crowd, Reigns smiles while holding the United States championship. Photo: WWE
John Cena readies the Five Knuckle Shuffle.
Cena plays to the crowd as he foreshadows his signature move, the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Photo: WWE
John Cena gives AJ Styles an Attitude Adjustment.
Cena hoists Styles onto his shoulders as he readies his finisher, the Attitude Adjustment. Photo: WWE
Three legends enter the ring.
Three of the biggest men in WWE history—Brock Lesnar, the Undertaker and Goldberg—stare each other down in the middle of the ring. Photo: WWE
Neville celebrates his championship.
Neville screams with intensity as he lifts his Cruiserweight championship. Photo: WWE
Nikki Bella eats.
Nikki Bella—in a black-and-white filter—walks to the ring while snacking. Photo: WWE
Brock Lesnar walks to the ring with Paul Heyman.
The Beast Incarnate is ready to enter the arena as his manager, Paul Heyman, pumps him up. Photo: WWE
Alexa Bliss and Mickie James share a shake.
Not every women's wrestler gets along, but Bliss and James share a handshake before entering the ring. Photo: WWE
Dean Ambrose enters the arena.
Ambrose gets a huge ovation from the crowd after his music hits during a recent WWE event. Photo: WWE
Chris Jericho readies his List of Jericho.
Jericho shrugs his shoulders as he reads from his List of Jericho. Photo: WWE
By Matt Espineli on Apr 04, 2017 05:23 am
Heroes And Villains
There are a ton of DC heroes and villains appearing in the upcoming fighting game Injustice 2. With so many to keep track of, we've compiled all the characters that have been confirmed so far. While we're aware that there are some characters that don't appear here that have been confirmed to be in the game, we'll only be updating the gallery once official gameplay of each has been shown. Click ahead to see all the Injustice 2 playable characters confirmed so far. Note that the character descriptions contained in each slide are from the official Injustice 2 website. Be sure to check back often as we update this feature with more characters. Injustice 2 launches for PS4 and Xbox One on May 16. In other news, an Injustice 2 mobile game has been announced, while a new trailer for the console version shows Superman and Batman duking it out. Additionally, NetherRealm recently discussed the game's gear system--read GameSpot's interview feature to learn more.
Aquaman
Official Character Description: "The Atlantean ruler has isolated his kingdom from the surface world's affairs after a punishing defeat during the fall of Superman's Regime. However his determination to keep Atlantis' independence may cost him, as new threats rise can Aquaman swallow his pride to protect his people?"
Atrocitus
Official Character Description: "Red Lantern Atrocitus seeks revenge against all members of the Sinestro Corps for their murderous oppression of his homeworld. His hate blazes a path across the galaxy leading him to Earth. Sensing an opportunity on the post Regime planet, Atrocitus focuses on bolstering the Red Lanterns ranks by stoking the flames of rage."
Bane
Official Character Description: "After Superman's defeat, Bane was betrayed by the Regime and relentlessly pursued by Batman. Having already spent most of his life in prison, he is determined to take revenge against his former Regime masters and turn Gotham into a city where his rule is law."
Batman
Official Character Description: "Even after he's been exposed to the world as Batman, Bruce Wayne keeps his vow to avenge his parents' death by fighting for justice. He refuses to execute his enemies, believing that once he crosses that line, he's no better than the cowards he battles."
Black Adam
Official Character Description: "After the fall of the Regime, Black Adam returned to his home defeated and humiliated. Staying hidden from Batman's watchful eye, Kahndaq has become a safe haven for the Regime's remnants. There they await the day that together they can restore the Regime's rule upon the world."
Black Canary
Official Character Description: "Dinah Lance nearly sacrificed everything in her fight against the Regime but was forced to flee, before the fight was done. Now, with Batman restoring order, Black Canary has returned home to set things right, vowing to never again silence her canary's cry."
Blue Beetle
Official Character Description: "Jaime Reyes sought Batman's help in learning to use the Scarab, an alien weapon of mass destruction bonded to his spine. Although the Scarab could pose a deadly threat to the entire planet, kindhearted Jaime is determined to protect people, wary of the corruptive influence of great power he witnessed under the Regime."
Brainiac
Official Character Description: "Brainiac is a megalomaniacal genius who roams the universe, collecting knowledge to increase his intellectual and scientific prowess. Obsessed with establishing his superiority, Brainiac captured Krypton's greatest cities, then eradicated what remained…or so he thought. Tales of the "Last Son of Krypton" have reached far into the stars. Now, the Collector of Worlds comes to Earth to finish his accumulation of Krypton -- and discovers a new world worthy of his collection."
Captain Cold
Official Character Description: "Sworn to ending all crime, the Regime hunted down and brutally executed every member of the Rogues, including Captain Cold's sister. Using his skills as a thief and his iconic Cold Gun, Cold now seeks his vengeance. He'll gladly use the Society to achieve it."
Catwoman
Official Character Description: "Consistently walking the line between hero and villain, Selina Kyle's pilfering past as Catwoman prevents Batman from ever placing his full trust in her. As the ashes of the Regime give rise to the sinister Society, the Caped Crusader must once again speculate where this thieving feline's loyalties lie."
Cheetah
Official Character Description: "When archaeologist Barbara Ann Minerva betrayed Wonder Woman to claim the powers of a god, she was unaware that she would be cursed to live a life transformed as the Cheetah. She now uses her primal powers to take revenge against Wonder Woman, drawing her out of hiding in hopes of bringing about her doom."
Cyborg
Official Character Description: "Victor Stone lost more than his friends at the tragedy of Metropolis, he lost his hope. His anger tempered his loyalty for Superman and he has remained eager to serve the Regime. With the world left unprepared for the looming threat, Cyborg may be the only one who can combat the technological might of Brainiac."
Darkseid
As of writing, the official character description has not been revealed. Darkseid is one of the most infamous DC supervillains; he's often at the center of many universe-altering conflicts that occur. He has appeared a few times in the Injustice universe via the comics, and he was even featured in the first game as a special environmental hazard. Not much is known about his involvement in the story of Injustice 2, aside from the fact that he appears in some capacity.
Deadshot
Official Character Description: "Floyd Lawton is "the" human arsenal, his aim lethal from any range. Having escaped imprisonment during the Regime, he now enters the fray as an expert assassin for hire, forced to contend with the fact that Grodd has come into possession of the detonator to the Personal Explosive Device implanted in his head."
Dr. Fate
Official Character Description: "Powerful sorcerer Kent Nelson wears the Helm of Fate and sees the fate of all mankind, for better or worse. He knows the world will end -- either by Brainiac's hand, or in a war between Batman and Superman. Though the Helm compels Kent to preserve this grim fate for the sake of Order, Kent's humanity compels him to intervene on behalf of his heroic friends -- and risk the unforeseeable consequences."
Firestorm
Official Character Description: "Two minds sharing one super-powered body, Jason Rusch and Martin Stein are only beginning to master their abilities as Firestorm. However reconciling Jason's brash personality with Martin's more empirical approach is no small task. While these two don't agree on much, one thing they never argue about is helping Batman rebuild a safer world."
Flash
Official Character Description: "Once known as the fastest man alive, Barry Allen has hung up his boots in public shame after defecting from the Regime. However as a new enemy threatens the innocent, the Flash returns to action, determined to redeem himself."
Gorilla Grodd
Official Character Description: "Telepathic brute, Gorilla Grodd, has long sought to prove his peerless genius by subjugating mankind. He's gone so far as to form an anti-Justice League, the Society, to once and for all smash their opposition. Using his intellect and telepathy Grodd enlists others in his mission to conquer the planet and fill void of power left by Superman's Regime."
Green Lantern
Official Character Description: "Rehabilitated by the Guardians of Oa, Hal Jordan overcame his worst fears from his time as a member of the Sinestro's Corps. Now a Green Lantern once more, Hal returns to Sector 2814 on a mission to stop Brainiac's invasion and prove to himself that he deserves a second chance at a brighter day."
Green Arrow
Official Character Description: "It's been a hard traveled road of the emerald archer, as this Earth's Oliver Queen gave his life in the fight against the Regime. Now as an alternative Earth's Ollie steps in to honor that sacrifice, he will join his wife Black Canary in Batman's crusade to set things right."
Harley Quinn
Official Character Description: "Since the fall of the Regime, Harley Quinn has found little solace in the incarceration of Superman. Still feeling a tremendous void left by Joker's death, Harley remains an unstable and uneasy ally. Resolute in her conviction, she refuses to let fugitives, assassins, or even criminals she once called friends stand in the way of her exacting revenge upon the man who silenced the Joker's laugh."
Poison Ivy
Official Character Description: "Dr. Pamela Isley was once an innovative, radical botanical biochemist with a singular goal: make the world safe for plant life to flourish. She joins the Society to further their common interest in bringing mankind to its knees, but at heart, Ivy's desire is to ensure that in any new world order, flora dominates fauna."
Robin
Official Character Description: "Raised from birth by the League of Assassins, Damian Wayne has always struggled with Batman's non-lethal code of honor. Now in direct opposition with his father, Damian seeks a new mentor in Superman -- whom he considers to be more of a father than Batman ever was."
Scarecrow
Official Character Description:"Scarecrow plays on the fears of the unknown to inflict terror on his victims. An anarchist obsessed with using chemistry and psychology to spread and study fear. He joins the Society in order to sow panic on a global scale."
Supergirl
Official Character Description: "As a child Kara Zor-El witnessed the devastation of Krypton before she was sent to Earth on a mission to protect her infant cousin, Kal-El. Arriving on Earth decades too late, she discovered that grown-up Kal has been imprisoned. Still determined to protect her family, and its legacy, Kara will fight her cousin's enemies as Supergirl."
Superman
Official Character Description: "After the fall of the Regime, Superman now remains a permanent resident of a prison built to contain and suppress the man of steel. Still grieving the loss of Lois and their unborn son, Superman maintains that peace can only be achieved through subjugation -- But as a new threat looms, can old enemies forge new alliances?"
Swamp Thing
Official Character Description: "The living elemental, Swamp Thing is the protector of all plant life, what he refers to as "the Green." As the violent affairs of humanity threaten to impact flora worldwide, Swamp Thing prepares his return to the fray to defend "the Green" from destruction."
Wonder Woman
Official Character Description: "An exiled sister of Themyscira, Wonder Woman remains in hiding after the fall of the Regime. Still an ardent believer of Superman and his rule, Wonder Woman awaits her opportunity to strike back against Batman and free Superman from his imprisonment."
By Lance Cartelli on Apr 04, 2017 02:14 am
33. WrestleMania 9 (1993)
Debuting in 1985, WrestleMania is the WWE's biggest annual event. Following this year's event, we've decided to rank every single WrestleMania, based entirely on the entertainment factor of each. We'll start at the bottom: Billed as the "World's Largest Toga Party," WrestleMania IX marked the first time the event was held in an outdoor arena. This least-entertaining WrestleMania featured a lifeless card and an underwhelming main event that saw Hulk Hogan win the championship in 22 seconds. Marquee matchup(s): Money Inc. def. The Mega-Maniacs; Yokozuna def. Bret Hart. Photo: WWE
32. WrestleMania 11 (1995)
WrestleMania 11 was a lot of fun for wrestling fans who wanted to see '90s mainstays Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. But if you were looking for a good wrestling match, then this event definitely wasn't for you. Marquee matchup(s): Lawrence Taylor def. Bam Bam Bigelow; Diesel (with Anderson) def. Shawn Michaels (with McCarthy). Photo: WWE
31. WrestleMania 2 (1986)
The second WrestleMania left many people scratching their heads. The event was held on a Monday and spread across three separate venues. To make things worse, the card was a disaster, featuring a boxing match between "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Mr. T and a 20-man battle royal with wrestlers and professional football players. Marquee matchup(s): Hogan def. King Kong Bundy; 20-man Battle Royal. Photo: WWE
30. WrestleMania 32 (2016)
This loooooooong, overbooked WrestleMania featured some "wow" moments like the 'Taker-Shane McMahon Hell in a Cell matchup. But the Roman Reigns-Triple H main event was underwhelming. Marquee matchup(s): Chris Jericho def. AJ Styles; Charlotte def. Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks; The League of Nations def. The New Day. Photo: WWE
29. WrestleMania 13 (1997)
Other than Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin's epic submission match that left the Texas Rattlesnake with blood streaming down his face, this WrestleMania was one of the least entertaining of all time. The event marked the official WrestleMania debut of the Rock (as Rocky Maivia). Marquee matchup(s): Hart def. Austin; Maivia def. The Sultan. Photo: WWE
28. WrestleMania 15 (1999)
With a messy and overbooked undercard, WrestleMania 15 was saved by the no disqualification match between two of the company's biggest stars ever: Austin and the Rock. Marquee matchup(s): Austin def. The Rock; Shane McMahon def. X-Pac. Photo: WWE
27. WrestleMania 5 (1989)
The fifth annual WrestleMania was headlined by former tag-team partners Hogan and Savage. Hogan ultimately prevailed to win his second WWF championship of his career. Marquee matchup(s): Hogan def. Savage. Photo: WWE
26. WrestleMania 4 (1988)
Held on March 27, 1989, this WrestleMania had a 14-man single-elimination tournament for the vacant WWF Heavyweight Championship as its main event. This bracket-style tournament didn't exactly live up to its hype as Savage won the vacant title. Marquee matchup(s): Savage def. Ted DiBiase; Hogan-Andre the Giant double disqualification. Photo: WWE
25. WrestleMania 29 (2013)
Hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, this WrestleMania featured The Rock vs. John Cena, a rematch of the previous year's main event. The 'Taker vs. CM Punk matchup turned out to be the clear-cut match of the night. Marquee matchup(s): Cena def. The Rock; The Undertaker def. CM Punk. Photo: WWE
24. WrestleMania 27 (2011)
The Rock returned to host WrestleMania 27, setting up future fights with Cena. The Undertaker and Triple H put on a grueling match in the Georgia Dome that extended the Dead Man's WrestleMania winning streak to 19, but nothing else makes this event stand out. Marquee matchup(s): The Undertaker def. Triple H; Orton def. CM Punk. Photo: WWE
23. WrestleMania 21 (2005)
WrestleMania 21, held in Los Angeles, had the makings of a phenomenal fight card, but the event was slightly disappointing. It signaled the rise of Cena and Dave Batista after they defeated JBL and Triple H, respectively. Marquee matchup(s): Kurt Angle def. Michaels; Cena def. JBL; Batista def. Triple H. Photo: WWE
22. WrestleMania 1 (1985)
The inaugural WrestleMania—held at Madison Square Garden in New York—featured some of the biggest wrestlers and celebrities at the time. Not only did wrestling icons like Hogan, Mr. T and Jimmy Snuka appear, but so did Muhammad Ali, as a special guest referee, and Liberace, as the guest timekeeper. Marquee matchup(s): Hogan and Mr. T def. Piper and Paul Orndorff; Andre the Giant def. Big John Studd. Photo: WWE
21. WrestleMania 16 (2000)
Although injuries to Austin and the Undertaker hindered the card at WrestleMania 16, the event still had some memorable matches. The best bout of the night wasn't the fatal four-way main event, though—it was the epic triangle ladder match between the Dudley Boyz, the Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian that stole the show. Marquee matchup(s): Triple H def. The Rock, Mick Foley and Big Show; Edge and Christian def. The Dudley Boyz and The Hardy Boyz. Photo: WWE
20. WrestleMania 33 (2017)
From John Cena's marriage proposal to Nikki Bella to the shocking Hardy Boyz return, WrestleMania 33 had a solid card from top to bottom, but it was missing a marquee matchup. The most noteworthy moment was clearly the Undertaker's (probable) last ride. After losing to Roman Reigns, the Undertaker retired his attire in the middle of the ring. Marquee matchup(s): Reigns def. The Undertaker; Lesnar def. Goldberg. (Photo: WWE)
19. WrestleMania 23 (2007)
In the "Battle of Billionaires," Donald Trump's Bobby Lashley defeated Vince McMahon's Umaga, earning our future president the right to shave McMahon's head. The Trump vs. McMahon match was highlighted by Austin giving Trump the Stunner. Marquee matchup(s): Lashley (with Trump) def. Umaga (with Mr. McMahon); Mr. Kennedy def. CM Punk, Randy Orton, Finlay, Matt Hardy and King Booker; Cena def. Michaels. Photo: WWE
18. WrestleMania 8 (1992)
WrestleMania 8—hosted in Indianapolis—was a mixed bag. While the main event—Hogan vs. Sid Justice—was extremely underwhelming, the event was saved by two undercard bouts: Bret Hart vs. Piper and Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair. Marquee matchup(s): Hart def. Piper; Hogan def. Justice; Savage def. Flair. Photo: WWE
17. WrestleMania 7 (1991)
The seventh WrestleMania had a lot going for it: Hogan returned to defeat Sergeant Slaughter, the Ultimate Warrior faced off against Savage in a retirement match and the Undertaker made his WrestleMania debut. Marquee matchup(s): Hogan def. Slaughter; The Ultimate Warrior def. Savage; The Undertaker def. Snuka. Photo: WWE
16. WrestleMania 6 (1990)
While many best remember Hogan body slamming Andre the Giant in WrestleMania 3, he also had a WrestleMania moment when he lifted the Ultimate Warrior above his head in the main event. However, in the title-for-title tilt, Warrior ended up defeating Hogan to win both the Intercontinental and the WWF championship. Marquee matchup(s): Ultimate Warrior def. Hogan; The Hart Foundation def. The Bolsheviks. Photo: WWE
15. WrestleMania 30 (2014)
Yes, WrestleMania 30 started with The Rock, Austin and Hogan in the middle of the ring for an incredible moment, and it ended with Daniel Bryan finally winning the title. But all anyone will remember is the end of The Streak, where Lesnar finally beat Undertaker at WrestleMania. Marquee matchup(s): Lesnar def. The Undertaker; Bryan def. Triple H; Bryan def. Batista and Orton. Photo: WWE
14. WrestleMania 25 (2009)
The 25th WrestleMania had a card that should've made it one of the best in the PPV's history. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The incredible Michaels-Undertaker bout ended up making this event one of the best in recent memory. Marquee matchup(s): Triple H def. Orton; The Undertaker def. Michaels. Photo: WWE
13. WrestleMania 12 (1996)
In what is arguably the greatest WrestleMania match ever, Michaels and Hart met in a legendary Iron Man match that ended in a scoreless stalemate. The bout then went into sudden death where the Heartbreak Kid escaped with a victory and the championship belt. Marquee matchup(s): Michaels def. Hart; Ultimate Warrior def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Photo: WWE
12. WrestleMania 14 (1998)
With special enforcer Mike Tyson in DX's corner, it was all set for Michaels to defeat Austin and retain the WWF championship at WrestleMania 14. But the former heavyweight champion made his presence felt by betraying the Heartbreak Kid and awarding the title to Stone Cold. An irate Michaels then caught some heavy hands when Tyson knocked him out. Marquee matchup(s): Austin def. Michaels; The Undertaker def. Kane; The Rock def. Ken Shamrock. Photo: WWE
11. WrestleMania 22 (2006)
On any other night, the Michaels-McMahon fight would've stolen the show at WrestleMania. But then the Mankind-Edge brawl stole the show, becoming the match of WrestleMania 22. Marquee matchup(s): Michaels def. Mr. McMahon; Edge def. Mankind; Rey Mysterio def. Orton and Kurt Angle. Photo: WWE
10. WrestleMania 26 (2010)
After ending Flair's career two years prior, Michaels put his career on the line in the squared-circle again. This time, it was in a "Streak vs. Career" match with the Undertaker. It was a proper send-off for the Heartbreak Kid, who has not suited up since losing to the Phenom in 2010. Marquee matchup(s): The Undertaker def. Michaels; Jericho def. Edge. Photo: WWE
9. WrestleMania 28 (2012)
After eight years away from the ring, The Rock triumphantly returned to battle with Cena in an iconic match. Even though it was billed as a "once in a lifetime match," the two would meet again at WrestleMania 29. Following a rocky start to the event, the Triple H-Undertaker Hell in a Cell bout energized the crowd for this top-10 WrestleMania. Marquee matchup(s): The Rock def. Cena; The Undertaker def. Triple H; CM Punk def. Jericho. Photo: WWE
8. WrestleMania 31 (2015)
The first WrestleMania at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara had a bevy of unforgettable WrestleMania moments like NWO vs. DX, Sting's WWE debut, The Rock and Ronda Rousey against The Authority and, of course, Seth Rollins cashing in his Money in the Bank to win the title. Marquee matchup(s): Rollins def. Reigns and Lesnar; Triple H def. Sting. Photo: WWE
7. WrestleMania 24 (2008)
WrestleMania 24 was full of great matchups. CM Punk became a star by winning the Money in the Bank briefcase, and the Orton-Triple H-Cena triple-threat match was great. But the best (and worst) part of the night was the Michaels-Flair "career-threatening" match. The Heartbreak Kid hit the Sweet Chin Music to officially end the Nature Boy's distinguished 35-year wrestling career. Marquee matchup(s): Michaels def. Flair; The Undertaker def. Edge; Orton def. Cena and Triple H. Photo: WWE
6. WrestleMania 10 (1994)
Back at Madison Square Garden, WrestleMania 10 was the first iteration of the event that did not feature Hogan. The night kicked off with a sibling rivalry: Owen Hart vs. Bret Hart. The Hitman—who worked double duty—lost to his brother in the fantastic matchup. Bret ended up winning the championship later that night. Marquee matchup(s): Hart def. Yokozuna; Razor Ramon def. Michaels; Photo: WWE
5. WrestleMania 20 (2004)
The 20th anniversary of WrestleMania was one of the most historic in the 30-plus events. After Cena made his 'Mania debut by beating the Big Show, Eddie Guerrero conquered Kurt Angle in a crowd-pleasing moment. The main event, featuring one of the best triple-threat matches ever, ended with Chris Benoit winning the championship. Marquee matchup(s): Benoit def. Triple H and Michaels; Guerrero def. Angle; Christian def. Jericho; Goldberg def. Lesnar. Photo: WWE
4. WrestleMania 18 (2002)
The final WrestleMania under the WWF moniker featured an "Icon vs. Icon" match between two legends: The Rock and Hogan. The Great One outlasted Hogan in what can only be described as the most electrifying match. Marquee matchup(s): The Rock def. Hogan; Triple H def. Jericho; The Undertaker def. Flair. Photo: WWE
3. WrestleMania 19 (2003)
Other than the pair of Limp Bizkit performances, the first WrestleMania under the WWE name did not disappoint. The Michaels-Chris Jericho match was one for the ages, while the Austin-Rock trilogy finally ended with a Rock victory after three Rock Bottoms. Marquee matchup(s): Michaels def. Jericho; The Rock def. Austin. Photo: WWE
2. WrestleMania 3 (1987)
Ricky Steamboat and Savage put together one of the best wrestling matches of all time in front of 93,173 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome. In the main event, Hogan body slammed the 500-pound Andre the Giant in one of the most iconic WrestleMania moments ever. Marquee matchup(s): Hogan def. Andre the Giant; Steamboat def. Savage. Photo: WWE
1. WrestleMania 17 (2001)
WrestleMania 17 was voted the greatest WWE PPV of all-time, and it's no surprise why. Rock vs. Austin II and HHH vs. 'Taker go down as two of the best matches in WrestleMania history. Marquee matchup(s): Austin def. The Rock; The Undertaker def. Triple H; Edge and Christian def. The Dudley Boyz and The Hardy Boyz. Photo: WWE
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