(e.g., the slow burn of Batista leaving Evolution) Tell me which match or storyline you're most interested in!
As the icons of the Attitude Era like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock had moved on to retirement or Hollywood, this night officially crowned the next generation of icons. The Coronation of Two Legends WWE WrestleMania 21
Dubbed a “dream match” between two of WWE’s greatest technical wrestlers. Angle won via submission (ankle lock) in a critically acclaimed classic, often rated 5 stars. Angle won via submission (ankle lock) in a
WrestleMania 21 marked the first time the event was held in Los Angeles since WrestleMania 2 (1986). The “Hollywood” theme was heavily integrated into the production, featuring movie-parody promotional videos for key matches. Another major storyline leading into WrestleMania 21 was
Another major storyline leading into WrestleMania 21 was the World Heavyweight Championship match between Chris Benoit and Randy Orton. Benoit, a fan favorite known for his incredible in-ring abilities, was seeking to win his first World Heavyweight Championship, while Orton, the cunning and ruthless challenger, was looking to prove himself as a top-tier champion.
| # | Match | Result | Notes | |---|-------|--------|-------| |1|Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero|Rey Mysterio won|Tribute match after Guerrero’s real-life health scare; friendly rivalry| |2|Money in the Bank ladder match|Edge won|Inaugural MITB| |3|Chris Benoit vs. MVP (wrestling under protest)|Chris Benoit won|Short match; MVP was originally scheduled vs. Big Show but refused| |4|The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton|The Undertaker won|Streak: 13–0| |5|Trish Stratus (c) vs. Christy Hemme (with Lita)|Trish Stratus won|WWE Women’s Championship| |6|Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels|Kurt Angle won|Submission match (Angle made Michaels tap)| |7|Akebono vs. Big Show|Akebono won|Sumo match (pre-show dark match? – aired on Sunday Night Heat)| |8|John Cena vs. JBL (c)|John Cena won|WWE Championship| |9|Batista vs. Triple H (c)|Batista won|World Heavyweight Championship|