How Many Times Has Wrestlemania Been In Los Angeles

Publish date: 2024-08-20
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The Grandaddy of Them All Takes a Shine to L.A.: How Many WrestleManias Have Rocked Los Angeles?

Ah, Los Angeles. The land of glitz, glam, and...professional wrestling's grandest stage? You bet! While WrestleMania has thrown down in iconic locations all over the globe, the City of Angels has a special place in its heart. But just how many times has WrestleMania turned Hollywood? Let's grab some popcorn, crank up the entrance themes, and dive into the squared circle!

From the 80s Mullet to the 2020s Bodyslam: A Chronological Journey

We gotta start at the beginning, folks. Buckle up for a trip down memory lane (with neon leg warmers optional). WrestleMania wasn't always the two-night extravaganza it is today. Back in the day, it was a one-night spectacle, and in 1986 (WrestleMania 2, to be exact), Los Angeles played host for the first time. Think Hulk Hogan's heyday, King Kong Bundy in a cage match (because, why not?), and a whole lotta spandex.

WrestleMania VII followed in 1987, originally planned for the vast Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. However, a twist worthy of a Vince McMahon storyline: ticket sales were a bit sluggish. So, they switched things up and moved the whole shebang to the indoor Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Still a legendary night, though, featuring the unforgettable "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth reuniting in the ring. Cue the waterworks!

Fast forward to the 90s (when wrestling gear went from big hair to big muscles) and WrestleMania returned to Los Angeles for WrestleMania XII in 1996. This one's etched in the WWE history books for the epic Iron Man Match between Shawn Michaels and Bret "The Hitman" Hart. A true donnybrook that'll have you on the edge of your seat (or folding chair, if you're feeling nostalgic).

The New Millennium brought a new WrestleMania to L.A. in 2000. This time, the Staples Center (RIP!) was the battleground. We saw Triple H conquer The Rock in a six-man Hell in a Cell match, a brutal but unforgettable encounter. WrestleMania 21 in 2005 gave us another dose of Los Angeles magic. John Cena and Batista were on the rise, and who can forget the legendary Eddie Guerrero's emotional championship win? Tears, cheers, and enough body slams to make your head spin.

And then, WrestleMania returned to L.A. in all its glory in 2023 (WrestleMania 39, for those keeping track). SoFi Stadium hosted the epic two-night event, with The Miz and Snoop Dogg (talk about an unlikely duo!) as co-hosts.

So, the big reveal? Los Angeles has been graced with the presence of WrestleMania a whopping six times. That's right, folks, the City of Angels is a bonafide wrestling hotspot.

Will WrestleMania return to L.A. again? Knowing the WWE's penchant for big surprises, we wouldn't bet against it. Just imagine the spectacle! Maybe they'll even have a celebrity Royal Rumble on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The possibilities are endless, and that's what keeps the magic of WrestleMania alive.

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