WWE WrestleMania 22
WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.
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Plot Summary
WrestleMania 22, themed 'Bigature vs. Attitude', was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The event featured top WWE superstars competing in highly anticipated matches, including championship bouts and grudge matches. The main event saw John Cena defend his WWE Championship against Triple H in a brutal bout, while Rey Mysterio challenged Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Critical Reception
WrestleMania 22 received generally positive reviews from critics and fans alike, with many praising the main events and the overall spectacle. The performances of the main cast and the high-quality wrestling action were frequently highlighted. The event was considered a success in delivering the excitement expected from WWE's flagship event.
What Reviewers Say
- The main events between John Cena and Triple H, and Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle were highlights.
- Edge's creative Money in the Bank ladder match was praised for its innovation and excitement.
- The event delivered a satisfying spectacle with a mix of high-energy matches and character-driven storylines.
Google audience: Audience reception for WrestleMania 22 was largely positive, with fans appreciating the star power and the memorable matches, particularly the championship bouts.
Fun Fact
The 'Bigature vs. Attitude' theme was a play on the event's Chicago location, contrasting the traditional 'all-American' hero persona with the edgier 'attitude' era that had defined WWE for years.
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