Who here has gone to a Wrestlemania?

[Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0]

I was lucky enough to buy Wrestlemania tickets from Ticketmaster today. They were expensive but I am so excited to go. I read various postings from several members about their Wrestlemania experiences. Now, no matter what happens at WM 21, it will the best Wrestlemania ever cause I get to exprience it. Also, I invested alot more money by seeing it live that watching on PPV ($200 per ticket vs $50 PPV) It better be good. Discuss.

[bob_barron 0]

I was at Wrestlemania XX last year. Just a tremendous show- the main event is probably the best match I've ever seen. There's just something about being a Wrestlemania that I can't explain

[Paul Stanley 0]

Wrestlemania 17

 

 

Just awesome,

 

Michael Hayes coming out to BADSTREET USA was beautiful

[cawthon777 0]

I was at Wrestlemania XX last year. Just a tremendous show- the main event is probably the best match I've ever seen. There's just something about being a Wrestlemania that I can't explain

If I had been to this thread earlier, I would have written the exact same post, word for word.

[Garth 0]

I attended Wrestlemania X8 traveling all the way from the UK. Was well worth it just to be apart of the crowd for Hgan vs The Rock.

[res37618 0]

Consider yourselves lucky, I've never gotten to go. Been to SummerSlam, King of the Ring, Unforgiven, Armageddon, and several other shows, but not WrestleMania. But alas, that will hopefully change next year, I've almost decided to plan on a trip to Chi-Town for next year's show. It's about a 9 hour drive from where I am (eastern TN), but I don't mind.

 

Cawthon, when you went, did you get a hotel room in NYC for the night, or did you pretty much drive back out of the city right after the show? I was just curious, knowing where you go to college, you're probably the closest (in proximity) person that I'm aware of that's gone to WrestleMania, so would love to hear your experience if you've got time. We know the show was awesome, what about the trip up/back/time there?

[cawthon777 0]

WrestleMania XX fell on the first Sunday of my Spring Break last year so I went up the day before and stayed until Thursday. Drove to DC (home away from college) then took the train from Union Station to Penn Station (which is connected to MSG).

 

I'm thinking about going to 22. Never been to Chicago. Only problem is that since I graduate in May, I have no idea where I'll be or what I'll be doing in a year's time.

[MDH257 0]

I was at Wrestlemania 17.

 

It was great.

[caboose 0]

Chalk up another WMXX attendee right here.

[Detox 0]

i've never been, but it would be great if you could share your experience and let us know how everything went.

[Guest The Mandingo Warrior]

I was at Wrestlemania 6 (hogan/warrior) and Wrestlemania X-8 (Hogan-Rock). both were at skydome and both were amazing. I am pumped for tomorrows event!!

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

Hmm, the "wrestlemania experience" must've skipped WM 18, cause it felt like a big time RAW.

[ISportsFan 0]

I will be going to WrestleMania 22 in Chicago, the first one I've had the chance of going to considering my age and bank account. I begged my dad to take me to WrestleMania 13, but unfortunately it was not to be (seeing Hart v. Austin live was a dream even at age 12).

 

So you can add me to the list next year.

 

Jason

[Matt Young 0]

I'm going to WrestleMania 21 tomorrow, getting a ticket from RedJed. I've been to a ton of house shows, 2 WCW TV tapings, and the first raw ever in peoria, Illinois, in November 2004, but this'll be my first WrestleMania, and first PPV overall.

 

I'm psyched. I'm disappointed that Paul London and Matt Hardy won't be wrestling, but aside from that and the shitty sumo match, everything looks great. Plus after 14 years of fandom, I get to see WrestleMania live in fuckin' Hollywood.

 

My only request is that the TSMers who hate me and will be attending the show don't beat me up until afterwards. I will be at the arena a couple hours early, however, if anyone wishes to throw fruit and/or baked goods in my general direction. No urine balloons.

 

EDIT: I'm also hoping to attend Wrestlemania 22 in Chicago. A lot of my friends back in Illinois are planning on getting tickets when they go on sale, and if I can afford the trip back there, I'll be going to the show with them.

Edited April 3, 2005 by Matt Young

[Guest Tjhe CyNick]

WM 18 was a bad show for a Mania, but Hogan-Rock was the most memorable thing Ive ever been a part of live, so I can say it was worth it.

 

Ive been to 6 and 20 as well.

[res37618 0]

For anyone that's been to Chicago/Rosemont/Allstate Arena, is it hard to get to? Is Chicago a bitch to drive through (interstate only, not driving downtown, mind you), or what? Any feedback from those in the know would be appreciated.

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

New Jack coming out unannounced and Roadkill being more over than Hogan at Wm 18 was the most memorable thing at a wrestling event that I've ever seen.

 

The "Wrestlemania Experience" can't hold a candle to that.

[Zack Malibu 0]

I went to WM14 at the Fleetcenter as a fan, and worked at WM17 in Houston. I was also set to work WM18, but had someone else take my place because my then-girlfriend was in a basketball championship, and I'm a sentimental sap. Or a sucker. You decide.

[ISportsFan 0]

For anyone that's been to Chicago/Rosemont/Allstate Arena, is it hard to get to? Is Chicago a bitch to drive through (interstate only, not driving downtown, mind you), or what? Any feedback from those in the know would be appreciated.

The arena is pretty close to an exit off the interstate, and it's also accessible from sidestreets as well. I drove from my house and got there without problems for the episode of Raw with the 8 man tag (Benoit/Michaels/Benjamin/Foley v. Evolution) in April 2004.

 

I can't imagine the traffic being unbearable for a Sunday afternoon or evening getting to or leaving the facility.

 

Jason

[MooreMark 0]

I went to Wrestlemania 6 and 18 aswell. Wrestlemania 18 was just great to be apart of but the show sucked. Hogan/Rock really made it.

[Lt. Al Giardello 0]

WM18, one of the best experinces of my life.

 

Rock-Hogan, one of the best matches of all time.

 

No match will compare to the crowd heat in this(This is also coming from a guy who attended Canadian Stampede). The rush was crazy, i was one of the few going for The Rock. It was just crazy, i doubt i will ever relive that moment

[RedJed 0]

I went to Mania 19 in Seattle and it was a great weekend overall. They had that fanfest the same weekend too, and that made things more notable for me, since they had a play by play booth, etc. The tickets we had for Safeco Field were ok but nothing to brag about - lower level of Safeco but quite a ways away from the ring. Got them free though (my buddy works in the entertainment business and had connections in WWE) so I cant complain too much, plus we were sitting around alot of the families of the wrestlers and etc, even some of the people from that years Tough Enough and stuff.

 

Going to this year's Mania and Raw/Sd shows so that should be fun. I think tomorrow's show could be one of the better Manias ever if all of the matches perform to expectations. Less is more this year with the lineup I think. The atmosphere was unreal in Seattle in a large stadium - I cant imagine what it will be like tomorrow!

 

Matt, PM me by the way about the meetign schedule.......

[RedJed 0]

Oh yeah to the guy who started this thread - you got tickets from Ticketmaster today still? Decent seats? Just curious what they still had left, I cant believe they had any!!!

[Guest gilpdawg]

I went to Wrestlemania 8. I was 13.

[Guest NitroJMS]

I went to WrestleManias X8 and XX. Basically, my current plan is to do any Northeast-based Manias from this point on, so I'm almost definitely going to Chicago next year. I hope they stay on the current trend of going east then west every other year since it really helps the bank account recover after each show. I'm guessing 23 will be somewhere in the mid-west or maybe the south.

[Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0]

I was able to get Premere Level 13, Row 6 and blah blah. I really not sure if they are great seats or not but at least I get to exprience it and brag about it. I could have gotten floor seating but $750 is too expensive. My father says $200 is too expensive. We'll see tomorrow.

[Matt Young 0]

I'll be in Premier 11, Row 6. Come say hi.

 

Also, I was surprised to read that this will be your first WrestleMania. I could've sworn you had mentioned attending WrestleMania 2000 in Anaheim at some point on this board.

[Slingshot Suplex 0]

I went to Wrestlemania 3

[Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0]

Did you count the crowd there?

[MrRant 0]

XIX for me.