Since its debut in 1985, WrestleMania has crowned 41 championship winners across its iconic main events.
This comprehensive guide covers every main event winner, attendance records, and the wrestlers who defined WWE’s flagship event.
Key Statistics on WrestleMania Main Events
WrestleMania holds the record as professional wrestling’s most valuable sports brand, estimated at $200 million by Forbes in 2017. Since shifting to two-night formats in 2020, WrestleMania generates record-breaking viewership and attendance figures annually.
Attendance & Revenue Records:
| Record Category | Event | Attendance/Metric | Date |
| Highest Single-Night | WrestleMania 32 | 101,763 fans | April 3, 2016 |
| Highest Two-Night Combined | WrestleMania 41 | 124,693 fans | April 19-20, 2025 |
| Most Revenue Generated | WrestleMania 41 | Record-breaking revenue | April 19-20, 2025 |
| Merchandise Record | WrestleMania 39 | 20% above prior record | April 1-2, 2023 |
| Social Viewership | WrestleMania 41 | 1.1 billion social views | April 19-20, 2025 |
WrestleMania 41 shattered previous records with the highest attendance in WWE history.
The event generated record revenue across ticket sales, merchandise, hospitality packages, and digital engagement, cementing WrestleMania’s status as WWE’s flagship draw.
WrestleMania Main Event Winners (1985–2025)
1980s WrestleMania Main Event Winners
| Event | Year | Main Event Match | Winner | Venue | Attendance |
| WrestleMania I | 1985 | Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff | Hogan & Mr. T | Madison Square Garden, NYC | 20,000 |
| WrestleMania II | 1986 | Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy (Steel Cage) | Hulk Hogan | Multi-venue | 20,000 |
| WrestleMania III | 1987 | Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant | Hulk Hogan | Pontiac Silverdome, MI | ~93,173 |
| WrestleMania IV | 1988 | Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase (Tournament Final) | Randy Savage | Atlantic City Convention Center, NJ | 19,121 |
| WrestleMania V | 1989 | Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage | Hulk Hogan | Meadowlands Arena, NJ | 20,000 |
The first WrestleMania main event winners established wrestling’s biggest tradition. Hulk Hogan appeared in 6 WrestleMania main events and won the majority, becoming the face that launched the modern era.
1990s WrestleMania Main Event Winners
| Event | Year | Main Event Match | Winner | Venue | Highlights |
| WrestleMania VI | 1990 | Ultimate Warrior vs. Hulk Hogan | Ultimate Warrior | SkyDome, Toronto | Title vs. Title match |
| WrestleMania VII | 1991 | Sgt. Slaughter vs. Hulk Hogan | Hulk Hogan | LA Memorial Coliseum, CA | Gulf War storyline |
| WrestleMania VIII | 1992 | Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice | Hulk Hogan | Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis | Andre interference |
| WrestleMania IX | 1993 | Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart | Yokozuna | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | Hart title change |
| WrestleMania X | 1994 | Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart | Bret Hart | Madison Square Garden, NYC | Hart reclaims title |
| WrestleMania XI | 1995 | Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Lawrence Taylor | Lawrence Taylor | Earthdome, Hartford, CT | Celebrity main event |
| WrestleMania XII | 1996 | Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels | Shawn Michaels | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, CA | 60-min Iron Man |
| WrestleMania XIII | 1997 | The Undertaker vs. Sycho Sid | The Undertaker | Chicago Rosemont Horizon, IL | Undertaker dominance |
| WrestleMania XIV | 1998 | Stone Cold vs. Shawn Michaels | Stone Cold Steve Austin | FleetCenter, Boston, MA | Mike Tyson enforcer |
| WrestleMania XV | 1999 | The Rock vs. Stone Cold | The Rock | Fleet Center, Boston, MA | Mankind special referee |
The 1990s transitioned wrestling from Hogan era to the Attitude Era. Bret Hart won multiple main events, while Undertaker and Stone Cold emerged as dominant forces, establishing wrestling’s new generation of champions.
2000s WrestleMania Main Event Winners
| Event | Year | Main Event Match | Winner | Venue | Significance |
| WrestleMania 2000 | 2000 | Triple H vs. The Rock vs. Big Show vs. Foley | Triple H | SkyDome, Toronto | Multi-man match |
| WrestleMania X-Seven | 2001 | The Rock vs. Stone Cold | Stone Cold Steve Austin | Reliant Astrodome, Houston | Historic main event |
| WrestleMania X8 | 2002 | Chris Jericho vs. Triple H | Chris Jericho | Skydome, Toronto | Undisputed title |
| WrestleMania XIX | 2003 | Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar | Brock Lesnar | Safeco Field, Seattle, WA | Angle’s last title loss |
| WrestleMania XX | 2004 | Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle | Eddie Guerrero | Madison Square Garden, NYC | Guerrero championship |
| WrestleMania 21 | 2005 | John Cena vs. JBL | John Cena | Westchester County Center, NY | Cena’s first title |
| WrestleMania 22 | 2006 | John Cena vs. Edge vs. Triple H | John Cena | Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL | Triple threat title |
| WrestleMania 23 | 2007 | Edge vs. The Undertaker | The Undertaker | Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FL | Streak momentum |
| WrestleMania 24 | 2008 | Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show | Floyd Mayweather | Orlandodome, FL | Celebrity draw |
| WrestleMania 25 | 2009 | Edge vs. Big Show vs. The Undertaker | Edge | Citius Dome, Houston, TX | Undertaker 17-0 |
The 2000s featured several dominant champions including Triple H, The Rock, Stone Cold, and John Cena’s rise. The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak grew to legendary status, becoming wrestling’s most protected winning streak.
2010s WrestleMania Main Event Winners
| Event | Year | Main Event Match | Winner | Venue | Key Moment |
| WrestleMania 26 | 2010 | Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon | Bret Hart | University of Phoenix Stadium, AZ | Hart’s return |
| WrestleMania 27 | 2011 | The Miz vs. John Cena | The Miz | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA | Miz upset victory |
| WrestleMania 28 | 2012 | The Rock vs. John Cena | The Rock | Metrodome, Miami, FL | “Once In A Lifetime” |
| WrestleMania 29 | 2013 | The Rock vs. John Cena | John Cena | Metlife Stadium, NJ | Cena revenge win |
| WrestleMania 30 | 2014 | Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton | Daniel Bryan | Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA | Bryan’s climax moment |
| WrestleMania 31 | 2015 | Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins | Roman Reigns | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | Reigns title win |
| WrestleMania 32 | 2016 | Roman Reigns vs. Triple H | Roman Reigns | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | Record 101,763 attendance |
| WrestleMania 33 | 2017 | The Miz vs. Maryse vs. John Cena | John Cena | Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FL | Cena multi-title |
| WrestleMania 34 | 2018 | Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns | Brock Lesnar | Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA | Lesnar dominance |
| WrestleMania 35 | 2019 | Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey | Becky Lynch | MetLife Stadium, NJ | First women’s main event |
The 2010s introduced modern stars including Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and the historic first women’s main event in WrestleMania 35. WrestleMania 32 set the single-night attendance record with 101,763 fans.
2020s WrestleMania Main Event Winners
| Event | Year | Main Event Match | Winner | Venue | Historic Significance |
| WrestleMania 36 (Night 2) | 2020 | Drew McIntyre vs. Brock Lesnar | Drew McIntyre | Performance Center, Orlando, FL | McIntyre first Scottish champion |
| WrestleMania 37 (Night 2) | 2021 | Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan | Roman Reigns | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | Reigns tribal chief reign |
| WrestleMania 38 (Night 2) | 2022 | Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar | Roman Reigns | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | Undisputed title unification |
| WrestleMania 39 (Night 2) | 2023 | Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes | Roman Reigns | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | Record viewership event |
| WrestleMania 40 (Night 2) | 2024 | Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns | Cody Rhodes | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | Rhodes finishes story |
| WrestleMania 41 (Night 2) | 2025 | John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes | John Cena | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV | Cena’s 17th world title |
Recent WrestleMania main event winners include Roman Reigns’ record-breaking title run and Cody Rhodes’ championship victory in 2024. John Cena’s 2025 victory at WrestleMania 41 tied his record with Ric Flair at 16 world championship reigns before surpassing it with his 17th title.
Most WrestleMania Main Event Victories (All-Time)
| Wrestler | Main Event Wins | Years Active | Notable Victories |
| Hulk Hogan | 6 | 1985–1992 | I, II, III, V, VII, VIII |
| John Cena | 5 | 2005–2025 | 21, 25, 28, 33, 41 |
| The Undertaker | 4 | 1990–2023 | VI, VII, XIII, XXIII, XXVII |
| The Rock | 4 | 1999–2012 | XV, X-Seven, XXVIII (2x) |
| Roman Reigns | 5 | 2015–2024 | XXXI, XXXII, XXXVII, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XL |
| Bret Hart | 3 | 1993–2004 | IX, X, XX |
| Randy Savage | 2 | 1988–1989 | IV, V |
| Stone Cold Steve Austin | 3 | 1998–2022 | XIV, X-Seven, Rumble 2022 |
WrestleMania Main Event Records & Milestones
| Record | Wrestler/Event | Achievement | Year |
| Longest Undefeated Streak | The Undertaker | 21 consecutive WrestleMania wins (WM 7-27) | 1991–2015 |
| Most Title Reigns at WrestleMania | John Cena | 17 world championship victories | 2025 |
| Youngest Main Event Winner | Sycho Sid (WM 13) | Age 26 | 1997 |
| Oldest Main Event Champion | Stone Cold Steve Austin (Royal Rumble 2022) | Age 57 | 2022 |
| Most Consecutive Main Events | Roman Reigns | 5 consecutive (XXXVII–XLI) | 2021–2025 |
| Only Multi-Discipline Champion | Karch Kiraly | Gold medals in indoor & beach volleyball (different sport) | — |
| Only Retiring At WrestleMania | John Cena (announced retirement) | Set to retire end of 2025 | 2025 |
WrestleMania Attendance by Decade
| Decade | Average Attendance | Peak Event | Peak Attendance |
| 1980s | ~20,000 | WrestleMania III | 93,173 |
| 1990s | ~15,000–20,000 | WrestleMania X | 20,000 |
| 2000s | ~40,000–70,000 | WrestleMania 24 | 80,000+ |
| 2010s | ~70,000–100,000 | WrestleMania 32 | 101,763 |
| 2020s | ~70,000–124,000 | WrestleMania 41 | 124,693 |
The evolution of WrestleMania attendance reflects wrestling’s growth. Early events drew 20,000 fans, while modern WrestleManias consistently exceed 70,000 attendees across two-night formats.
FAQs
Who won the first WrestleMania main event?
Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeated Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden with Muhammad Ali and Pat Patterson as special guest referees. This tag team match launched wrestling’s biggest tradition.
What WrestleMania main event had the highest attendance?
WrestleMania 32 set the all-time single-night record with 101,763 fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on April 3, 2016. WrestleMania 41 in 2025 became the highest two-night combined attendance at 124,693 fans.
How many times has Roman Reigns main evented WrestleMania?
Roman Reigns has main evented 6 WrestleManias (XXXI, XXXII, XXXVII, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XL) between 2015 and 2024, making him the most frequent WrestleMania main event competitor in recent history.
Who is the only wrestler to main event WrestleMania three consecutive years?
Roman Reigns main evented WrestleManias XXXVII, XXXVIII, and XXXIX from 2021–2023, establishing him as the dominant WrestleMania main event force during his historic 1,316-day WWE Universal Championship reign.
Did The Undertaker main event the most WrestleManias?
The Undertaker appeared in 27 WrestleMania matches (most of any wrestler) but didn’t main event the most. Hulk Hogan, Roman Reigns, and John Cena each have more WrestleMania main event appearances despite Undertaker’s greater total WrestleMania participation.
What was Cody Rhodes’ first WrestleMania main event?
Cody Rhodes’ first WrestleMania main event was WrestleMania 38 (2022) when he challenged Roman Reigns, beginning his three-year quest to “finish the story” by winning the WWE Championship that his father Dusty Rhodes never held.
