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In this episode of Observe This!, John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales go back to where it all began: Madison Square Garden, 1985. The duo rewatches the entire WrestleMania 1 card to see if the "Showcase of the Immortals" still delivers decades later.
From the high-stakes celebrity involvement of Mr. T and Muhammad Ali to the legendary main event featuring Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper, John and Garrett break down the cultural impact and the in-ring quality of the show. Plus, stay tuned for a fun segment where John tries to guess Dave Meltzer’s Star Ratings for every match on the card!
In this episode, we discuss:
The legendary main event: Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff.
How the celebrity presence of Cyndi Lauper, Liberace, and Billy Martin shaped the event.
The hidden gems (and duds) on the undercard, including Ricky Steamboat vs. Matt Borne.
Whether the Wendi Richter vs. Leilani Kai match deserved more credit.
John LaRocca’s attempts to match Wrestling Observer ratings.
Was WrestleMania 1 a wrestling show or a variety hour? We weigh in on the legacy of the show that changed the industry forever.
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