Favorite WrestleMania logo/theme/city/set-up etc...

[The Naitch]

I'm not talking about the best card or matches. I'm talking about the design, city, theme song, set-up (outdoor, indoor, etc), and logo.

PPV logo/banner:
Theme Song(s):
Set-up:
City:

Also, what are some new places you'd like to see them hold an event, that hasn't been done before? They haven't done anywhere international yet, have they?

QUESTION: Which WrestleMania holds the attendance record out of all of them?

Check this out...

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9584/wrestlemanialogos.jpg

[CSL]

III

[VSG]

24

[Schlomey]

24 and 26.

26 was tight with the pyramid set and the drop down in ring lighting rig. Not the best theme by far but otherwise yea.

Good thread!

[The Naitch]

Also, LOL at the old theme song they used to use back then. Linda McMahon used it as her theme song

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[The Naitch]

Love it how they pretty much rip off "Califonia Love" on this one..

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[The Naitch]

One of my favorite themes:

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[Savio]

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9584/wrestlemanialogos.jpgI like 2, 9, 11, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26

[The Naitch]

funny how you can barely read the 2. Looks like a big red dot.

I don't know whether it's because it was Austin vs. Rock, but this theme was so hype for WrestleMania

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I used to always smoke weed and just watch the Austin/Rock match over and over again. Could be the weed that made me so hyped up for X7. I dunno bro

[The Naitch]

They tried to give it the same feel with 19. Same Rock vs. Austin match. Same band doing the theme song

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[Aguakate]

...Amazing that aside from WrestleMania 23, the WWE hasn't changed the basic wording style they use for writing WRESTLEMANIA, except the colors, obviously.

[The Naitch]

WrestleMania 26's theme was tight. Mad hype. Also, not your typical hard rock style that WWE tends to use.

"I Made It" Kevin Rudolf ft. Birdman, Lil' Wayne & Jay Sean

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[Schlomey]

...Amazing that aside from WrestleMania 23, the WWE hasn't changed the basic wording style they use for writing WRESTLEMANIA, except the colors, obviously.



and WM2000

[Nicky Fives]

17 had the best setup, 10 & 20 had the best logos

[The Naitch]

Yeah I think X7 was the first time in a long time that they went back to a "Big arena" feel for WrestleMania

Prior to this, the last time they had the "Big arena" feel was Skydome for WM8

[The Naitch]

...Amazing that aside from WrestleMania 23, the WWE hasn't changed the basic wording style they use for writing WRESTLEMANIA, except the colors, obviously.

I think they made an exception for 23 because they wanted it to resemble and automotive company logo, since it was in Detroit. Just thought of that now, actually :shifty:

Also WM2000 is different too. Went for the Matrix look, plus with all the Y2K buzz around. Green and Black, takin' it DX_style

[The Naitch]

http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/76/Logo-wm12.jpg

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/20thcenturyfoxlogo.jpg

[Aguakate]

I think they made an exception for 23 because they wanted it to resemble and automotive company logo, since it was in Detroit. Just thought of that now, actually :shifty:

Also WM2000 is different too. Went for the Matrix look, plus with all the Y2K buzz around. Green and Black, takin' it DX_style

If u look at every other letter except "W" on the WrestleMania 2000 logo, it's the same style. It's crazy they've kept it forever.

[Eklipse]

wrestlemania 24 is possibly my favorite setup.

[JimmyMess]

I have to say WrestleMania 17. I remember ordering it on pay-per-view with my buddy, and when they showed just how ridiculously over-the-top it was, it just boggled my mind. I thought it was fantastic.

The Undertaker literally racing down the ramp on his motorcycle because it was so long was phenomenal. It just added to the fact that this was a bigger-than-life spectacle.

It has been repeated since then with the huge entrance way, but that first time, for me at least, put WM 17 as the end-all be all of it.

[Schlomey]

I hated Biker Taker and that damn motorcycle.

[MoFo]

23. That Titantron was amazing.

I agree with 'My Way' being the perfect theme for Mania X7 though, I loved that PPV.

[Schlomey]

still think the pyramid set at WM 26 was fucking sick.

[Savio]

I hated Biker Taker and that damn motorcycle.
I actually feel he was a better wrestler during that era.

[KIRA]

I hated Biker Taker and that damn motorcycle.


I liked his Big Evil incarnation a whole lot more than his American Badass persona plus looking back at W17 I'm thankful for the gimmick/bike if he had bean any incarnation of the dead man during that mania they wouldve had to add an extra hour for his entrance to the arena.

[Schlomey]

Just some of the matchups he had during that time period would have/ could have been more memorable if he was in his traditional Undertaker gimmick. However, I do approve of the concept of changing with the times. I think it was wise timing for such a change I just didn't personally care for it looking back.

[Aguakate]

Call me old fashined, but I loved the setup for WrestleMania 10 and 20, both at MSG. Nothing crazy, nothing too elaborate, but I guess just the feeling of having WrestleMania at MSG, was more than enough.

[Schlomey]

MSG, set wise, has never done anything for me. However, the feeling in MSG is a feeling that anything can happen.

[Aguakate]

Exactly, that's what I meant. Just the whole "vibe" of having the biggest show of the year at Madison Square Garden, gives the show a whole other feeling that no setup can give.

[Eklipse]

Exactly, that's what I meant. Just the whole "vibe" of having the biggest show of the year at Madison Square Garden, gives the show a whole other feeling that no setup can give.

:y::yes:

[Juan]

XX

[RaginRonic]

You guys forgot one theme...but I didn't. :D

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[BizarroKing]

23 and 26 had awesome themes! 18 wasn't bad and 10-14 was very nostalgic so it's a good one.
I think 21 was a cool venue with the hollywood theme...

[Shisen Kopf]

I've been to 3 manias so my favs are 18, 23 and 24

[Jeritron]

I think 24 probably had the coolest looking set and logo. The outdoor setting, the entrance way, the tropical theme, and the orange ropes with the canope were all top.
Visually, it was just a great looking event. Plus the show itself was great, so that helps.

Favorite city? That's hard to say. I guess I'll go with Chicago since that's my favorite city in general. Or Boston since it's my hometown. Or NYC since it's in MSG.
All 3 of those towns had hot as hell crowds too.

[DAMN iNATOR]

23 for sure, especially the theme, Ladies and Gentlemen. I dunno, it just seemed like such a great way to set the mood for a WrestleMania.

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[Anybody Thrilla]

Wrestlemania 24 was my favorite set. It's also the last great Wrestlemania at this point.

"Ladies and Gentleman" for 23 was a great theme. Probably the one that stuck with me the most for some reason. Either that or "My Way".

I liked the set when they went Hollywood too. What was that? 21?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Wrestlemania 24 was my favorite set. It's also the last great Wrestlemania at this point.

"Ladies and Gentleman" for 23 was a great theme. Probably the one that stuck with me the most for some reason. Either that or "My Way".

I liked the set when they went Hollywood too. What was that? 21?

Yep.

[Jordan]

I think the set up is topped every year lately so I can't say my favorite, my favorite logo though is 10, 11, 12, 18, and 19.

What is the best host? I'd have to say Safeco Field in Seattle, loved the look of that place.

[James Steele]

WrestleMania 23 had it all.

[Mr. Pierre]

WrestleMania 23 had it all.

Except HHH. James, I'm astonished.

[CSL]

He's got you there.

[Jeritron]

Wrestlemania 23 was probably my least favorite wrestlemania overall since 2000.

[MoFo]

Have you watched the one before that?

Dreadful things happened at Mania 22 - Mark Henry v Taker, Booker T v Boogeyman and the Womens match was utter shite.

[SuperSlim]

Have you watched the one before that?

Dreadful things happened at Mania 22 - Mark Henry v Taker, Booker T v Boogeyman and the Womens match was utter shite.

WHOA!

You sayin that the Trish/Mickie match from that night was utter shite? That match was freakin awesome. The crowd for the match was freakin awesome. How often does a crowd come alive for a women's title match? They were for that. I mean yeah there was a big botch at the ending but... that match was still the goods. Mickie played her part superbly. Trish did good as well.

You can't hate on that match. You're not allowed too.

But as far as fave cities... Chicago gets my vote cause that crowd cheered and booed who they wanted which is how it should be. Fave venue... probably Safeco Field cause it just looked amazing.

[The Naitch]

Remember WM22 had those giant blown up photos of every superstar. That was pretty unique.

They also had the themed entrances and the UFC_style announcements for the Triple H vs. Cena match (announced the contestants when they were already in the ring face to face.) I wonder why they did this.

[Mr. Pierre]

Stage: WM24 (Outdoor)
Theme: WM23 (Ladies & Gentlemen)
Crowd: WM22 (Chicago)

[The Naitch]

again, for reference:

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9584/wrestlemanialogos.jpg

I like looking at all the logos. I can look at this for hours

[The Naitch]

They should do the Las Vegas theme again.

Finkus Maximus

[Lui Kang]

Wrestlemania 2000, Wrestlemania 20, and Wrestlemania 26 have the best logos.

Wrestlemania 17 had the best theme in terms of relating to the storyline and atmosphere. Wrestlemania 20 and Wrestlemania 22 were also among the best song choices. Toronto, Houston, and New York are the best cities. Don't care about the set-up.

EDIT - oops, I meant 'set up' not logos. Thank you for the heads up The Naitch.

[The Naitch]

Don't care about the logos.

Wrestlemania 2000, Wrestlemania 20, and Wrestlemania 26 have the best logos.

[Stickman]

Looking at the logos 12 and 20 are the best.

[The Naitch]

I also noticed that the gladiator mask that Austin wore for his Gladiator skit for WM21 is the same mask that MF Doom wears.

http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/maximus-mask.jpg

http://www.sohh.com/img/MF%20Doom-2009-03-25-300x300.jpg

I didn't know that MF Doom got the idea from Gladiator. I thought it was an original design that he made up himself (some skateboard artist made it for him)

Although Doom's original mask was the Kane mask painted silver (modified abit):

http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/4/6/4/7/507464_356x237.jpg

[Mr. Pierre]

I like 14, 24, and 25 as far as logos go.

I remember as a kid the DX reference went over my head and I assumed there was going to be a porn segment due to "X-Raided" written on the logo, thinking it meant "rated". Yeah.

[The Naitch]

also noticed the band that performed the DX theme (HBK's entrance) at WM14 was fronted by Triple H's younger brother. (Or something like that)

And they sounded like a Rage Against The Machine rip off

[James Steele]

Except HHH. James, I'm astonished.

His warrior spirit gave everyone an uplifting boost to make their performances that much greater. It was an awesome Mania until Cena forgot to sell.

[MoFo]

also noticed the band that performed the DX theme (HBK's entrance) at WM14 was fronted by Triple H's younger brother. (Or something like that)

And they sounded like a Rage Against The Machine rip off



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Warren_(musician)

[DaVe]

warren is the man. well, one of them.

Mania 17's logo just looks awesome for some reason. Maybe it's simply because of the great memories of the event.

WM24's set was pretty sick.