Here is Mania. It is in kind of recap form. Some of the longer matches are written in present tense. Depended on how "into" the matches I wanted you to get. Hope its good and all feedback will be useful and of course returned
Opening Segment
The show opens with pyro and Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross welcoming us to the event. We cut to an opening video package detailing the history of WrestleMania and then leading into a preview of tonights matches. We come back from the video package as the ring is full of tag teams. As we get ready for the first match up.
Lance Storm & Christian, APA, Dudleys & Hardys all get their own entrances as the first match begins. Howard Finkle explains that if one member of the tag team is eliminated both members of the team must return to the locker room.
Number one contendership for Tag Team Titles:
APA vs Hardys vs Dudleys vs Albert/Scotty vs Spike/Tazz
vs Venis/Godfather vs Christian/Storm vs Maven/Al Snow
vs Hurriance/Tajiri vs. Billy/Chuck
The match begins as everyone gangs up on Faarooq and Bradshaw eliminating them both within the first few seconds!
Elimination 1: APA @ 0.15
With that elimination, perhaps the favourites have been eliminated. The match settles down as the superstars pair off with each other. Some teams try to stay together but to no avail as Billy Gunn back drops Scotty 2 Hotty out of the ring.
Elimination 2: Scotty/Albert @ 0.58
Tajiri pulls out the TARANTULA on Palumbo! Spike Dudley attacks D-Von but Bubba saves D-Von and eliminates Spike Dudley.
Elimination 3: Spike/Tazz @ 2.01
In the ring everyone is mixing it up and grappling other superstars, as Al Snow turns and clotheslines his Maven out of the ring!
Elimination 4: Maven/Al Snow @ 2.55
Al Snow just eliminated his own partner! WTF! Snow climbs out of the ring and picks up Maven from the floor and hits him with the SNOW PLOW! Snow signals to one of the referees assisting the battle royal. The ref runs over as Snow covers Maven...1...2...3!!!! Al Snow becomes the new Hardcore Champion! Snow grabs the belt and it makes his way through the crowd!
Back to the battle royal and Hurricane has climbed to the top rope as Bubba Dudley is down in the middle of the ring, but Godfather pushes Hurricane off the top rope and onto the ground below to eliminate him.
Elimination 5: Hurricane/Tajiri w/Torrie Wilson@ 3.59
But from behind Godfather comes Storm and Christian who eliminates him.
Elimination 6: Venis/Godfather @ 4.02
We are down to the final four teams. Billy & Chuck, Matt & Jeff Hardy, D-Von & Bubba Ray Dudley and Lance Storm & Christian.
Hardys and Storm/Christian pair off against each other as the other two teams do the same. Lita and Stacy are still on the outside supporting their respective teams. Back and forth action as the Hardys take down Christian. Storm is set up in the corner and the Hardys hit the POETRY IN MOTION.
Dudleys have being beaten down by Billy and Chuck, so B&C attack the Hardys from behind and try to eliminate them, the Hardys fight back and Matt hits Gunn with the Twist of Fate. Jeff climbs to the top rope...... SWANTOM BOMB! Matt is grabbed by Christian from the back....UNPRETTIER. Jeff gets up and gets a SUPERKICK from Storm.Storm turns around and eats 3D!!!!! The Dudleys clothesline Palumbo over the top rope.
Elimination 7: Billy/Chuck @ 6. 14
Matt is down, Storm is still down, Christian and Jeff are using the ropes to pull himself up. Bubba and D-Von are standing in the ring alone. Bubba pushed D-Von........GET THE TABLES!!!!!!!!!
The Dudleys climb to the outside to look for a table under the ring. Bubba finds one and pulls out from underneath the ring and slides it into the ring. Jeff is up and he attacks Bubba before Bubba can set up the table. D-Von attacks Jeff from behind, giving him time set up the table. D-Von whips Jeff into the ropes...3D THROUGH THE TABLE!! its LITA on the top rope.... LITACANRANA ON D-Von DUDLEY TAKING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND ONTO THE FLOOR!!!
Elimination 8: Dudley Boys w/Stacy Keibler @ 7.00
Lita held onto the top rope and she took Bubba over. So Lita stands up on the apron smiling at what she just did, but Bubba grabs her from behind and pulls in into the ring. Bubba pulls her into the ring. POWERBOMB THROUGH THE TABLE!!! Stacy laughs on the outside as Bubba exits the ring to leave Lita in the middle of a broken table.
Matt rolls over to try and help Lita, Jeff tries as well but Christian and Storm attack the Hardys from behind. The Hardys get beaten down as the referees slide in the ring and pull Lita out. Lita is escorted to the back by officials as the referees pull the broken bits of table out of the ring. Hardys never get a chance as Storm and Christian from them over the top rope.
Elimination 9: Hardy Boys w/Lita @ 7.54
Storm and Christian celebrate in the ring as we cut to the backstage. We see both Austin and Triple H arriving earlier today, both looked very serious, as they should with big matches ahead of them later. Back at ringside Kurt Angle comes out to “you suck” chants and then Mr. Perfect comes out to a decen ovation.
Singles Match: Kurt Angle vs. Mr. Perfect
In a very athletic and bout of pure technical wrestling and classic one-up-manship. We saw Angle pull out a wide selection of suplexes to put down Perfect, including 5 conesecutive german suplexes. However Perfect fought back with great counter wrestling and old school heel tactics such as eye pokes and hair pulls. Angle began to lose his temper as he was consistently being out smarted and out wrestled by Perfect. However Angle caught Perfect off guard and delivered a PerfectPlex to the Perfect one himself but only managed to gain a 2 count. Angle then set up Perfect for the AngleSlam but Perfect countered with an AngleSlam of his own. But this time it was Perfect who go the 2 count.
The match carried on back and forth as Angle missed a spectactular Moonsault. Perfect finally nailed the PerfectPlex but Angle somehow kicked out before the three. Perfect seemed at a loss as to what to do next but before he could think of something took Perfect down with the AngleSlam. However Angle was to exhausted to go straight into the pin, it took several moments to get his arm across the chest, but Perfect managed to once again kick out. Angle dropped the straps and went for the Ankle Lock but Perfect rolled through and grabbed the ropes! 1..2..3! the ref didn't see the assist and Perfect steals one @ 22.34 as the crowd cheers and Angle is left in the ring irate as we cut to the backstage.
The WWF Undisputed champion cuts a great promo that starts of with the usual catchphrases but then turns very serious. Rock reminds everyone that he NEEDS and HAS to win this match. Rocky wraps up the promo as we cut back to the ringside. Outsiders come down the ring to huge heat. Kane comes out to a face pop and then Undertaker comes out to a huge ovation!
Tag Team Championship: Outsiders © vs. Brothers of Destruction
In this match the champions singled out Kane near the beginning of the match. This stopped Undertaker from making the tag in the early stages. However Kane fought back and made the tag to Taker. Taker cleaned house and was finally left with Scott Hall who he hit with the LAST RIDE! To win the titles for he and his brother at @ 11.40. After the match Taker smashed Kane in the head with one of the title belts, before leaving with both in his possession.
Mr. McMahon Interview
McMahon is backstage and is interviewed by Michael on the upcoming match for complete Ownership of the WWF. McMahon says that Chris Jericho is the far superior superstar than Big Show and that once he rightfully claims back his company, things will never be the same again.
European Championship: DDP © vs. Big Boss Man
In somewhat of a filler match. DDP dropped Bossman with the Diamond Cutter to retain his title @ 6.19
Big Show & Ric Flair Interview
Flair cuts a great promo on McMahon and Jericho. He blames McMahon for ruining wrestling and turning it into a circus. Flair says that he refused to let McMahon to continue do this and tonight, he finally gets the chance to make “wrestling relevant” Woooooooooooooo!
Back at the ring Jericho comes out with McMahon to huge heat. Show comes out with Flair as the fans cheer.
Control of the WWF: Chris Jericho w/Mr. McMahon vs. Big Show w/Ric Flair
With everything riding on this match. Jericho and Show pulled out all the stops. Jericho hit his classic Triangle Dropkick and even hit Show with the Lionsault but it only got a two count. Jericho attempted but Show in the Walls of Jericho early on but could not turn the Big Show over. Jericho took down the knees of Show to try and keep control of the match but Show kept over powering and getting back in the match. Jericho got caught trying a crossbody and was slammed down to the mat. Show covered but only got a two count. Show raised Jericho up for the CHOKESLAM! But Jericho slid around the back and climbed on the turnbuckles and managed to somehow position Show for the BREAKDOWN! Jericho did the Breakdown off the Second Rope so that he tall enough to hit the move. But when Jericho pinned him Show got his foot on the ropes.
McMahon and Flair watched on in anticipation as Jericho had Show on his back on the canvas. Jericho then stood over Show and pulled Shows legs up until he had him in the WALLS OF JERICHO..... Show got to the ropes. Show fought back and eventually had Jericho around the throat but McMahon tried to get in the ring, Flair then took down McMahon as the referees attention was turned to McMahon and Flair, Jericho kicks Show in the groin, Show drops to his knee, Jericho slides around the back of Show and hits him with the BREAKDOWN again.. The ref turns around and counts the three count at @ 12.42
Triple H Promo Video
We cut to a Video Package from HHH's injury back 2001, all through his surgery and rehab. The video continues to HHH return at Madison Square Garden with HHH talking over it by saying how special that moment was. The video continues to HHH winning the Royal Rumble and other HHH highlights as HHH talks over it; saying how he MUST to win at WrestleMania to complete the final chapter in the road back to the rop.
Edge is out first to a decent ovation. Booker T is next to a decent amount of heat. RVD is next with a very good ovation. Regal comes out last as the fans given him lots of heat.
Intercontinental Championship: William Regal © vs. Edge vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Booker T
This match was the sleeper match of the PPV. It was full of great spots and moments and all four of these men worked together great. RVD hit a DOUBLE ROLLING THUNDER on Regal and Booker T early on in the match. This left RVD and Edge to have a great minute or so exchanging hold in the middle of the ring. Regal got back in the ring and RVD went to the outside.
Edge and Regal now exchanged ground holds in the ring with Regal displaying what excellent grappling holds he can use. On the outside Van Dam was spring boarding off the security rail and onto Booker T. Booker however got the upper hand on Van Dam and sent him head first into the steel ring steps.
Booker got back in the ring and he and Regal doubled teamed Edge and finally threw him out of the ring leaving it down to these two. At one point Booker had Regal down and pulled out a SPINAROONIE! RVD and Edge came back into the match and all four men started to score near falls one each other. RVD ended up on the top rope but Edge tried superplex him, however Booker and Regal lifted up Edge creating TOWER OF DOOM SUPLERPLEX taking all four men down. Regal tried to pin RVD but Booker broke the pin up. The pace slowed down as all four men recovered....
The match progressed as Booker went for the Scissor Kick on Edge but Edge dropped Booker with the EDGE-O-MATIC. Edge was then run down by STIFF KNEE from Regal. Regal then hit the CROSS ARM NECKBREAKER on Edge. Regal went for the pin but Van Dam broke it up. RVD dropped Regal with a flurry of kicks. RVD went to the top rope...FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!! No TEST out of nowhere pushes RVD off the top rope and onto the outside. Test who is on the apron is shouting at Booker T to try and revive him but EDGE SPEARS TEST OFF THE APRONS... Regal schoolboys Edge 1...2... Regals got the tights...3. Regal steals this match and retains his title @ 19.40.
Austin Interview
Austin is warming up back stage as Cole tries to get a word with him. Austin looks at him, pulls the mic to him and says that the time for talking is over and that tonight somebodys gonna get their ASS WHIPPED and his name is Hulk Hogan
Triple H comes out first to a HUGE REACTION. The Rock is next to another HUGE REACTION.
WWF Undisputed Championship: The Rock © vs. Triple H
The match begins with a WrestleMania stare-down. Rock and HHH talk some trash and back awat to begin circling the ring. The match starts off with basic collar and elbow tie ups and a standing headlocks. The match continues in a basic formula for a minute or so as both men are trying exerth their wrestling ability on the other. Rock manages to ground HHH for a few moments but Hunter quickly gets back to his feet and the match intensifies as both men start to exchange hard punches and HHH gets his patented HIGH KNEE taking The Rock down.
The match then moves to the outside where Rock whips HHH into the steel steps. Rocky stomps away at HHH on the outside and eventually both men end up on the announce table. ROCK BOTTOM THROUGH THE TABLE! Wait, no, HHH fights out of it and kicks Rock in the gut.. PEDIGREE THROUGH THE TABLE, Wait, no, Rock reverses and BACKDROPS TRIPLE H OFF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE AND THROUGH THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!!!
Rock pulls HHH in the ring and pins him but only gets a 2 count. Rock then begins to stomp away at HHH as the match slows down in pace. Rocky keeps HHH grounded but the fans start to get behind Triple H. HHH gets back to his feet and drops Rocky with SPINEBUSTER!! HHH rolls into the cover but only gets a two count. HHH then begins to work Rocks leg. HHH uses the Indian Death Lock along with other holds and strikes to work on The Rocks leg. The fans are split as “Rocky” chants can be heard throughout the arena. Rock makes his way back to his feet and both men collide with each other via a double clothesline.
Both men are down as we reach around 15 minutes into the match. Both men get back to their feet and we go back and forth with punches until Rock blocks one of HHH's and hits Hunter with three big punches followed up by the “spit slap”. Rocky looks like he is gaining moment but HHH nails Rocky with a NECKBREAKER. Triple H gets back into the match as he begins to pound down on The Rock. Hunter looks like he is turning into the cerebral assassin as he starts to let the anger out on Rocks skull. The fans erupt in a giant cheer as Triple H lets out a giant roar. He waits for The Rock to get up....PEDIGREE!!!
no, Rock reverses by tackling HHH to the ground....SHARPSHOOTER!!!!!!! Triple H is locked in the Sharpshooter, but he is a few inches from the ring ropes, HHH pulls himself over to the ropes and reaches out but Rock PULLS HHH INTO THE CENTRE OF THE RING!!!! Triple H is writhing in pain (Rock also looks like he is pain when he's doing this move)......HHH finally gets back to the ropes to break the hold.......
Rocky finally released after a long 4 count by the referee. Rock then stalks HHH waiting for him to rise. Hunter gets to his feet, Rock goes for the ROCK BOTTOM but HHH fights out of it and tries to hit the PEDIGREE but Rock reverses it and dropes HHH with a DDT!!!!! Rock covers HHH just kicks out.
Rock slowly gets to his feet and pulls HHH up. Rock shoots HHH into the ropes but HHH drops Rock with the UNDERHOOK KNEE TO FACE!!!. HHH then rushes at Rock with a clothesline but Rock drops HHH with a SPINEBUSTER!!!!! Rock spins around and sets up for THE MOST ELECTRIFYING MOVE IN SPORTS-ENTERTAINMENT......THE PEOPLES ELBOW!!!!!!
Rock covers 1...2..3!!! no HHH gets a shoulder up at the very last second.... Rock sits in shock as the fans erupt. The Rock murmurs to himself in disbelief. Rock gets to his feet and sets up HHH for the Rock Bottom.... Rock goes for it again but HHH elbows out of it and tackles Rock down and CATAPULTS HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLES..... Rock rebounds off them as HHH school boys him from behind.1...2..3!!! no Rock kicks out at the very last second.....Both men are spent on the canvas. Triple H gets to his feet and pulls up The Rock for the Pedigree, but Rock breaks free of HHH's grip and goes for a clothesline but HHH ducks and the referee gets knocked over!!!!!
Rock turns around and gets a kick to the gut and a PEDIGREE!!!!!! 1...2...3! but there is no referee. HHH looks around as a new referee runs down to the ring...1...2... Rock kicks out!!!! HHH gets to his feet and pulls Rock up for a second PEDIGREE!!! but Rock slides up and goes for the ROCK BOTTOM!!!!! but HHH stumbles back and squashes the second referee in the corner taking the second referee down as the ref falls out of the ring. Rock then shoots HHH across the ring but HHH reverses and Rock reverses it as both men collide into each other falling onto the canvas.
Both men are down. Both referees are down. Undisputed Championship on the line. WTF! Stephanie McMahon makes her way down to the ring, she walks over to the time keepers bell and picks up the WWF title belt. She walks over to the corner where Rock has pulled himself into. Stephanie climbs onto the apron and gives Rock the title belt as he makes his way to his feet.
HHH is still down on the opposite side of the ring. Rock looks as she throws the belt to him. The Rock catches the belt and glimpses across at HHH and then up at the audience. Rocky knows how much winning this match means to him, Rocky looks back over at Stephanie as he drops the title belt on the floor and goes to grab her around the head but she drops off the apron. The fans applaud Rocks moral choice as Stephanie screams at him. Rocky exists the ring and gives her chase around the ringside. Stephanie ends up sliding in the ring, Rock re-enters the ring but HHH drops him with a DDT!!! Stephanie slides back out of the ring. HHH rolls onto his back as he is exhausted also.
Stephanie then goes over to the time keepers table again and this time picks up the WCW title belt, she slides it to HHH. Hunter starts to stir and sees the title belt by his side. HHH gets to his feet as he picks it up. Stephanie is smiling and telling him that she has bought it into the ring. HHH looks over his shoulder and sees The Rock groggily getting to his feet. HHH looks down at the title in his hands and then at Stephanie who is cheering him on the outside. HHH turns around as Rock has bought himself to his feet. HHH looks like he is about to hit Rock with the belt but HHH turns around and throws the belt at Stephanie!!! The fans cheer as HHH decided not to cheat. HHH turns around right into a ROCK BOTTOM!!!!! Rock covers, a groggy referee pulls himself together.1.2...3!!! Rock retains @22.28
Rocks music hits as Stephanie looks on with slight amusement as she makes her way back up the ramp. Rocky brings himself to his feet as he celebrates.
Hulk Hogan Promo
We cut to the back where we see Hogan getting ready for tonight's match. Hall and Nash are with him and Hogan says that tonight he needs to know if he can beat Austin on his own. He asks Hall and Nash to stay out of the equation and leave it to him.
Hardcore Match for the Womens Championship: Jazz © vs. Trish Stratus
Trish came out in Canadian wrestling gear much to the delight of the fans. However she did not do enough to get the job done. After a few solid minutes of trash can lid shots, kendo stick hits. Jazz hit the Fisherman Buster on Trish on a Trash Can for the win at 4.45
We get a review of everything that has happened tonight as we see Hogan and Austin split-screen walking down the corridors in the back heading for this match.
Main Event Video Package
nWo music plays as Hogan comes out. The crowd has ERUPTED WITH CHEERS AND CLAPS for Hogan
GLASS SHATTERS – THE CROWD GOES WILD!! Austin paces down to the ring as the place is electric!
Main Event: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan
The fans are split 50/50 Austin and Hogan lock eyes in the centre of the ring. You can cut the tension with a knife. Hard right hand by Austin as the bell sounds. Hogan fires back and instantly we have a back and forth brawl. Austin Hogan Austin Hogan Austin Austin Austin, Hogan with a thumb to the eye. Hogan takes control and starts to work over Austin in the corner, but Austin fights back again taking down Hogan onto the canvas. Austin stomps a mud hole in Hogan and walks it dry. The fans are going crazy here as Hogan slides to the outside looking for a time out.
But there are not time outs as Austin is immediately on the chase. Hogan slides back in the ring and shoulder barges Austin to take him down. Hogan drops and elbow and starts to work over Austin now. Hogan uses chin locks to try and keep Austin grounded. Hogan also uses the turnbuckles and the ropes to work over Austin.
However Austin fights back and begins to fight back with hard rights and lefts taking Hogan into the corner. Austin shoots Hogan across the ring and driving him into the turnbuckles. Austin climbs to the second rope and hammers down hard right hands to Hogan as the fans count along. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.....10!! Hogan falls to canvas as Austin drops the forearm to the head. Austin covers for a 2 count and then pulls Hogan to his feet but Hogan gains control again and throws Austin onto the outside.
The referee becomes lenient as Hogan and Austin brawl on the outside and into the crowd. The referee follows to try and bring them back into the ring. Hogan and Austin eventually make their way back through the crowd and into the ringside area. Hogan slams Austin back first into the steel ring post before rolling him back into the ring. The superstars are back in the ring and Hogan begins to work on Austins back. The fans are still split, some cheering Hogans actions and the others chanting for Austin. Hogan hits a SUPERPLEX and a BODY SLAM on Austins injured back, but can only score a two count.
Hogan stomps away at a downed Austin and begins to impersonate Austin. Hogan starts to give the crowd the finger and walks around the ring like he is Austin. Hogan pulls Austin into the corner and begins to mud hole stomp the rattlesnake! Hogan backs off and soaks up the mixed reaction but this gives Austin time to get to his feet and fight back at Hogan. Austin shoots Hogan into the ropes but Hogan reverses and Hogan drops Austin with a LOU THEZ PRESS!!! Hogan pounds away with punches as he mounts Austin! Half the fans love it and the others hate the fact that Hogan just stole Austins move.
Hogan gets to his feet and taunts the crowd with the signature “hand to ear” pose. Austin rolls to the outside and Hogan is soon out there following. Hogan tries to shoot Austin into the ring post but Austin reverses it and sends Hogan into the STEEL STEPS!!! The fans erupt as Austin is getting back into the match. Austin goes over but Hogan pokes Austin in the eye and then slams Austin face first into the STEEL STEPS.....AND AGAIN INTO THE STEEL STEPS. AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!! Eventually the referee admonishes Hogan and tells them to get back in the ring.
Back in the ring and Austin is a bloody mess but he gets back up and fights back at Hogan. Hogan knees Austin in the gut and tries and abdominal stretch but Austin reverses out of it and takes Hogan into the corner. Austin chops Hogan in the corner as a resounding “woooooo” echoes through the arena. Austin delivers another chop and then shoots Hogan across the ring. Austin drives his knee into the gut of Hogan taking him down to the canvas. Austin starts to pick up momentum as he works over Austin on the ground.
Austin gets back to his feet and is able to take Hogan down with the original LOU THEZ PRESS!!! The fans are mixed but Austin gets back to his feet. Austin sets Hogan up....STONE COLD STUNNER!!!! 1..2..3.!!!
HULK UP!!! A POWER OUT BY HOGAN. Austin looks over at disbelief as Hogan starts to get to his feet. Austin kicks and punches Hogan but to no avail. Hogan catches one of the punches and delivers one, then another and another to Austin. Hogan whips Austin to the ropes....BIG BOOT.......IMMORTAL LEG DROPP!!!
MISSES!!!!
Hogan writhes in pain after missing the Leg Drop. Austin gets up, Hogan is up. KICK TO THE MIDSECTION – Hogan grabs the leg and takes down Austin. Hogan catapults Austin into the corner and Austins head HITS THE TOP OF THE STEEL RING POST!!! Austin stumbles back and lands in the middle of the ring....Hogan looks down at Austin...Hogan runs into the ropes and off them......IMMORTAL LEG DROP!!!! 1...2...3!!
No, Austin kicks out! The fans are going crazy, Hogan sits up with a stare of shock. The cheers turn to boos as we see Scott Hall running down to the ringside area. Hall reaches into this pocket and pulls out BRASS KNUX, he hands them to Hogan behind the refs back...
Austin has started to stir, Hogan has the knux on, Austin turns around... KNUX TO THE SKULL OF AUSTIN!! No, Austin ducks... STONE COLD STUNNER!!!!!1...2...3!
No, Hogan gets a shoulder up at the last second. Austin gets to his feet, he pulls up Hogan (The knux fell over during the stunner). KICK TO THE MIDSECTION......SECOND STONE COLD STUNNER...1.2..3!!!!! Austin defeates Hogan @ 22.51
Post Main Event
Austins music hits, Scott Hall walks to the back furious over what just happened. Austin is celebrates beers in hand. Hogan finally gets up, he offers his hand to Austin from the apron, Austin shakes the hand as Hogan then walks to the back, leaving Austin to celebrate as the show goes off the air!