The WrestleMania history of WWE spans more than four decades and represents the evolution of professional wrestling’s biggest annual event. Since the first show in 1985, WrestleMania has grown into the company’s flagship spectacle, featuring championship matches, celebrity appearances, and legendary rivalries that define each era of sports entertainment.
Often called “The Showcase of the Immortals,” WrestleMania represents the culmination of WWE storylines and rivalries built throughout the year.
From the first event headlined by Hulk Hogan and Mr. T to modern main events featuring stars such as Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, WrestleMania has consistently delivered some of the most memorable matches in wrestling history.
Beginning in 2020, WWE expanded WrestleMania into a two-night event, allowing more marquee matches and championship bouts to headline the company’s biggest show of the year.
WrestleMania 42 Card and Latest News
WrestleMania 42 will take place as a two-night event on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, at at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Sources indicate that WrestleMania 42 is expected to feature at least 14 matches across both nights, though the final total could end up being even higher. Current plans also call for at least six women’s matches across the two-night card.
WrestleMania 42 Card
World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
Below is the complete WrestleMania history including major WWE records from 1985 through 2026.
WrestleMania History – Quick Facts
- First WrestleMania: March 31, 1985
- Creator: Vince McMahon
- Promotion: WWE
- Total Events: 41 (as of 2025)
- Most WrestleMania Matches: The Undertaker (27)
- Most WrestleMania Wins: The Undertaker (25)
- Longest Winning Streak: The Undertaker (21)
- First Women’s WrestleMania Main Event: 2019
WrestleMania Records & Statistics
Most WrestleMania Matches
- The Undertaker – 27
- Triple H – 23
- Shawn Michaels – 17
Most WrestleMania Wins (Singles Match)
- The Undertaker – 25
- John Cena and Triple H – 9
- Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart – 8
- Randy Orton, Edge and Roman Reigns – 7
- Brock Lesnar – 6
Longest WrestleMania Winning Streak
The Undertaker’s legendary 21–0 undefeated streak remains one of the most iconic accomplishments in professional wrestling.
The streak ended at WrestleMania 30 when Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker.
WrestleMania History – Attendance Records
Some of the largest crowds in WWE history have occurred at WrestleMania events:
- WrestleMania 32 (2016 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas) – 101.763
- WrestleMania III (1987 – Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan) – 93.173
- WrestleMania 35 (2019 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey) – 82.265
- WrestleMania 39, Night 2 (2023 – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California) – 81.395
- WrestleMania 29 (2013 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey) – 80.676
Top 2-Night Attendance Records
WrestleMania 39 (2023) – 161,892 total
Greatest WrestleMania Matches
Some matches frequently ranked among the greatest in WrestleMania history include:
- Bret Hart vs Steve Austin – WrestleMania 13
- Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker – WrestleMania 25
- Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant – WrestleMania III
- Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns – WrestleMania XL
These bouts helped define entire eras of WWE.
WrestleMania FAQ
When was the first WrestleMania?
The first WrestleMania took place on March 31, 1985 at Madison Square Garden.
Who has the most WrestleMania wins?
The Undertaker holds the record with 25 victories.
What was The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak?
The Undertaker won 21 consecutive WrestleMania matches before losing to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30.
Why is WrestleMania two nights now?
WWE expanded WrestleMania to two nights beginning in 2020 to accommodate a larger roster and more championship matches.
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