WWE WrestleMania XX
WrestleMania XX was the twentieth annual WrestleMania . It took place on March 14, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main match for the Raw brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between champion Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit. The main match for the SmackDown! brand featured Eddie Guerrero versus Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. The event featured the return of The Undertaker, who challenged Kane. Also on the card was a match between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the special guest referee. WrestleMania XX was the third WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden but the fifth to take place in the New York metropolitan area (following WrestleMania I, WrestleMania 2, WrestleMania X and Wrestlemania 29). The event grossed US$2.4 million in ticket sales, making the Pay-Per-View the highest grossing event ever for WWE at Madison Square Garden. More than 20,000 people attended the event.
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Plot Summary
WrestleMania XX, held at Madison Square Garden, was a monumental event celebrating two decades of WWE's flagship pay-per-view. The show featured a stacked card with highly anticipated championship matches and dream confrontations. Key moments included The Undertaker's return to his 'Deadman' persona, a historic encounter between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the culmination of long-standing rivalries.
Critical Reception
WrestleMania XX is widely regarded as one of the greatest WrestleManias of all time, lauded for its emotional storytelling, incredible matches, and a strong sense of nostalgia. The event successfully balanced legendary moments with the rise of new stars, creating an unforgettable experience for wrestling fans.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its epic main events and nostalgic callbacks.
- Celebrated as a return to form for WrestleMania after a few less-than-stellar installments.
- The emotional retirements and returns made for a powerful viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, with many citing it as a must-watch event for long-time fans.
Awards & Accolades
Considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best WrestleManias in history.
Fun Fact
This event marked the return of The Undertaker's iconic 'Big Evil' persona to his original 'Deadman' gimmick, complete with druids and his original entrance music.
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