Analysis: Well, there’s certainly a lot going on in this grouping. Three ladder matches, two appearances by Vince McMahon, and multiple World Title matches in the 61-90 range.
Sting’s only WrestleMania appearance to date shows up on this list, as well as Edge’s final match with WWE.
Fans who may be using this list to help them prep for WrestleMania 32 couldn’t be blamed if they started with this grouping and watched through to #1, as there aren’t really any letdowns as we move through this section.
Must-Watch: For in-ring quality, it doesn’t get much better than Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit at WrestleMania 17.
For entertainment, Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon told a great story in a street fight for the career of Hogan.
But this year, I suggest you go back and watch the only WrestleMania appearance for “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, as his mixed tag match at WrestleMania 6 may have been the most anticipated match on the card besides Hogan/Warrior, and Dusty was in all of his glory on the biggest stage of them all.
Hidden Gem: I’d be remiss if I didn’t at least mention Kane vs. Big Show vs. Raven at WrestleMania 17, as it was a great hardcore match, and that doesn’t happen often.
Also, Triple H vs. Booker T from WrestleMania 19 may have been some of Booker’s greatest work in WWE, even if almost nobody agrees with the outcome.
Greatest Mania matches ever:
3. Edge vs Foley WM22
2. Taker vs HBK WM25
1. (and this will always be the case, can never be topped – Steamboat vs Savage WM3 – also the greatest Mania ever)