WWE WrestleMania V
WrestleMania V was the fifth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on April 2, 1989 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was commentated by Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura. The main event was Hulk Hogan versus Randy Savage for the WWF Championship billed "The Mega Powers Explode" which Hogan won after a leg drop. Featured matches on the undercard were Rick Rude versus The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) versus Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man and Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus Powers of Pain and Mr. Fuji in a handicap match for the WWF Tag Team Championship.
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Plot Summary
WrestleMania V, dubbed 'The Mega Powers Explode,' featured the highly anticipated main event clash between Hulk Hogan and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage for the WWF Championship. The event showcased a heated rivalry fueled by jealousy and betrayal, stemming from Savage's suspicions about Hogan's relationship with Miss Elizabeth. Other featured matches included Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake challenging Ted DiBiase and Jake "The Snake" Roberts facing Andre the Giant.
Critical Reception
WrestleMania V was a commercial success, drawing a massive crowd and significant pay-per-view buys. While the main event was highly anticipated and delivered on its drama, the overall critical reception often noted a decline in match quality compared to previous WrestleManias, with several matches being considered lackluster. However, the spectacle and the 'Mega Powers' storyline were major draws.
What Reviewers Say
- The 'Mega Powers Explode' storyline was a captivating draw, culminating in an epic main event.
- Match quality varied significantly, with several bouts failing to meet expectations.
- The event was a massive spectacle, characteristic of the WWF's WrestleMania brand.
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Fun Fact
The event was famously headlined by the 'Mega Powers' Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, whose real-life personal lives and intense friendship reportedly mirrored some of the on-screen drama and tension.
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