WWE WrestleMania 23
WrestleMania 23 was the twenty-third annual WrestleMania PPV. It took place on April 1, 2007 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The event was a joint-brand pay-per-view, featuring performers from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Batista versus The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship. The primary match on the ECW brand was an Eight Man Tag Team match between The ECW Originals and The New Breed. The featured matches on the undercard included Bobby Lashley versus Umaga and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match. It set an all-time Ford Field attendance record of 80,103. WrestleMania 23 grossed US$5.38 million in ticket sales, breaking the previous record of $3.9 million held at WrestleMania X8. With about 1.25 million buys, the event is the highest WWE pay-per-view buyrate in history.
Insights
Plot Summary
WrestleMania 23, billed as 'The Biggest WrestleMania in history,' featured a diverse card of championship matches and high-stakes contests. The main event saw WWE Champion John Cena defend his title against Shawn Michaels in a highly anticipated showdown. Another significant bout was the World Heavyweight Championship match between The Undertaker and Batista. The event also included the infamous 'Billionaire's Hair vs. Hair' match between Umaga and Bobby Lashley, with Donald Trump in Umaga's corner.
Critical Reception
WrestleMania 23 was generally well-received by critics and fans, lauded for its star power, memorable moments, and strong main event. The 'Hair vs. Hair' match was a significant talking point, and the championship bouts delivered exciting action. It is often remembered as one of the stronger WrestleMania events of the mid-2000s.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for a strong main event between John Cena and Shawn Michaels.
- The 'Hair vs. Hair' match provided a unique and memorable spectacle.
- Delivered a good mix of title defenses and compelling storylines.
Google audience: Information not available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The 'Billionaire's Hair vs. Hair' match saw both Donald Trump and Vince McMahon get their heads shaved live in the arena after Bobby Lashley defeated Umaga.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources