Wrestlemania Count-Up – Wrestlemania X (2015): They Do The Big Ones Well
IMG Credit: WWE
Wrestlemania X
Date: March 20, 1994
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Attendance: 18,065
Commentators: Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler
We open with a package on the first Wrestlemania as this is going to be a show heavy on celebrating history.
Vince introduces Little Richard and a choir to sing America the Beautiful. Richard sings a very nice solo version to start but the choir joins him for an encore and it picks up even more.
Owen Hart vs. Bret Hart
A monkey flip sends Owen into the ropes and a clothesline puts him on the floor. This has been back and forth so far but Bret is clearly a step ahead. Back in and Bret returns the slap before going back to the arm. Owen fights up and hits a spinwheel kick as Lawler rants about how the Hart parents lied about Bret protecting Owen when they were kids. A backbreaker sets up a camel clutch on Bret, followed by a belly to belly for two. Vince: “YES! NO!”
With nothing else working, Owen kicks him low and puts on the Sharpshooter as Lawler is ecstatic. Bret kicks him over and tries his own Sharpshooter but Owen is right in front of the ropes. Back up and Bret raises a boot in the corner to set up a victory roll but Owen drops forward into a rollup for the completely clean pin at 20:21.
Wrestlemania II was innovative (not really) and had a battle royal.
Bam Bam Bigelow/Luna Vachon vs. Doink the Clown/Dink the Clown
Randy Savage vs. Crush
The brawl is on in the aisle and Crush drops him throat first across the barricade (a move which helped start the feud) for a quick pin. Savage is back inside though (despite Mr. Fuji hitting him in the back with the Japanese flag) and the sixty second clock is already proving to be a bad idea. Crush ties him in the Tree of Woe for some shots to the ribs but stops to get some salt, only to have Savage knock it into his face. An ax handle and the elbow have Crush in trouble but Savage is smart enough to take him to the floor for the pin.
Video on Fan Fest, a precursor to Axxess.
Savage celebrates with some fans and we see his title win at Wrestlemania IV.
Rhonda Shear, the definition of a ditzy blonde, is in the back getting his picture taken with Shawn Michaels when a pretty drunk looking Burt Reynolds comes in to steal her.
Tag Team Titles: Quebecers vs. Men on a Mission
The champs hurt their backs as they try a double suplex but actually make the second attempt work. The Cannonball (assisted swanton bomb) gets two and Mabel does the power kickout. Back up and Mabel spinwheel kicks Pierre down to set up their assisted splash (Mo gets on the middle rope and drives Mabel down). Jacques fails at a save attempt but Mabel splashes Pierre on the floor for a countout at 7:43.
Rhonda Shear is guest timekeeper and Donnie Walhberg of the New Kids on the Block is guest ring announcer.
WWF World Title: Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna
Earthquake vs. Adam Bomb
A powerslam sets up the Earth Splash for the pin on Bomb at 35 seconds. Well that was pointless.
Intercontinental Title: Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon
Shawn dropkicks Ramon off the ladder and wisely shoves the ladder onto Razor. For some reason Ramon is right back up, only to eat a superkick. We get one of the most famous spots of the match as Shawn rides the ladder off the top and down onto Razor for a big crash. Shawn goes up again but Razor shoulders the ladder down, sending Shawn into the ropes, tying his foot up in the process. Razor climbs up and pulls down the belts for the win and the undisputed title at 18:49.
Ted DiBiase tries to bribe Clinton.
Ring announcer Burt Reynolds introduces actress Jennie Garth as guest timekeeper. The special guest referee here: Roddy Piper, who may or may not want revenge on Bret for Wrestlemania VIII.
WWF World Title: Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna
A bunch of people including Savage, Ramon, Monsoon, Vince himself and the celebrities come out to celebrate with Bret but Owen shows up at the entrance to shake his head at Bret. He asks what about him and stares his still limping brother down to end the show.
Ratings Comparison
Owen Hart vs. Bret Hart
Original: A+
2013 Redo: A+
2015 Redo: A+
Bam Bam Bigelow/Luna Vachon vs. Doink the Clown/Dink
Original: F
2013 Redo: D
2015 Redo: D-
Randy Savage vs. Crush
Original: C+
2013 Redo: C
2015 Redo: C+
Alundra Blayze vs. Lelani Kai
Original: D-
2013 Redo: D
2015 Redo: D-
Men on a Mission vs. Quebecers
Original: F
2013 Redo: F+
2015 Redo: D
Yokozuna vs. Lex Luger
Original: F
2013 Redo: D+
2015 Redo: F
Earthquake vs. Adam Bomb
Original: N/A
2013 Redo: N/A
2015 Redo: N/A
Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels
Original: A+
2013 Redo: A+
2015 Redo: A+
Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna
Original: C+
2013 Redo: B-
2015 Redo: D+
Overall Rating
Original: A
2013 Redo: A-
2015 Redo: B+
It’s Wrestlemania X. This is classic viewing whether you’re a huge wrestling fan or some loser on a night shift.
And the 2013 Redo:
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