In the months leading up to WrestleMania 29 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, we'll be taking a look back at the best and worst of WrestleMania's past.
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Venue: Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL)
Attendance: 17,159
On Commentary: Tazz & Michael Cole (SmackDown), Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler (Raw), Joey Styles (Kane/Edge match)
Main Event: John Cena vs. Triple H for the WWE Championship
Best: Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton put on a great triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship. There were some great spots, some good drama, and the post-match celebration featuring Vickie, Chavo, and the new World Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio.
Worst: I wasn't a fan of the smut matches during the Attitude Era, and my opinion on matches like Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle's "Playboy Pillow Fight". Coming just 45 minutes after Trish Stratus and Mickie James wrestled a real match, Candice and Torrie just made a mockery of women's wrestling.
Violet's Opinion
Best: Even though it lasted for only ten minutes, the World Heavyweight Championship match stole the show at WrestleMania 22. The action was peppered with standout moments from all its participants: Randy Orton, Kurt Angle, and Rey Mysterio. After successfully executing a 619 and
a West Coast Pop, Mysterio pinned Orton for the win. Mysterio poignantly celebrated his victory and first World Heavyweight title with Vickie and Chavo Guerrero after the match.
Worst: About halfway through the event, Mickie James beat Trish Stratus to become the Women’s Champion for the first time. Their match was filled with entertaining wrestling, strong characterization, and compelling storyline development. Later in the evening, Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson had a Playboy Pillow Fight. By the end of the match, both women were rolling around on a bed while stripped down to their underwear. Essentially, the latter women’s match (if you can call it a match) undermined the commendable work from James, Stratus, and the WWE Creative Team earlier in the show.
Full Results
Big Show and Kane defeated Carlito and Chris Masters to retain the World Tag Team Championship (6:42)
Rob Van Dam defeated Shelton Benjamin, Ric Flair, Finlay, Matt Hardy, and Bobby Lashley in a MITB Ladder Match (12:14)
JBL defeated Chris Benoit for the United States Championship (9:48)
Edge defeated Mick Foley in a Hardcore match (14:36)
The Boogeyman defeated Booker T and Sharmell (3:43)
Mickie James defeated Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship (8:48)
The Undertaker defeated Mark Henry in a Casket Match (9:28)
Shawn Micheals defeated Vince McMahon in a No Holds Barred Match (18:22)
Rey Mysterio defeated Kurt Angle and Randy Orton in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championsip (9:19)
Torrie Wilson defeated Candice Michelle in a Playboy Pillow Fight (3:54)
John Cena defeated Triple H to retain the WWE Championship (22:02)
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