WrestleMania 29 statistical round up
1. John Cena the WWE Champion for the 11th time
John Cena shocked the world on Sunday by defeating the Rock at the main event match of WrestleMania 29, which was the biggest WWE event for the year.
He could be the “Greatest Wrestler of All Time” in terms of combined days as WWE Champion, as only Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund are above him.
2. The Survivor Triple H
There have been six career-threatening matches in the history of WrestleMania, and the 29th saw Triple H win his career threatening match against Brock Lesnar in a no hold barred match and didn’t need to retire.
The others are:
WrestleMania 1: Big Studd John vs Andre The Giant (Body Slam Match)
Winner: Andre The Giant who won the match and retained his place.
WrestleMania 3: Rowdy Roddy Piper vs Adrian Adonis (Hair vs Hair match)
Winner: Rowdy Roddy Piper who saved his career at stake
WrestleMania 7: The Ultimate Warrior vs “Macho Man” Randy Savage
Winner: The Ultimate Warrior won this career vs career threatening match and forced Randy Savage to retire
WrestleMania 19: Hulk Hogan vs Steve McMahon (street match)
Winner: Hulk Hogan won this big match and proved to be a survivor
WrestleMania 24: Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair
Winner: Shawn Michaels won this match and forced Ric Flair to retire in what was to be the most emotional match in the history of Wrestling
WrestleMania 26: The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels (Streak vs Career match)
Winner: Undertaker maintained his streak by winning it the 18th time and ending the career for Shawn Michaels
3. The Debutantes
Fandango won in his debut match against Chris Jericho while the other debutante Big E Langston lost his tag team match with Dolph Ziggler against Team Hell No for the World Tag Team Championship
4. Alberto Del Rio’s bond with the Heavyweight title
Alberto Del Rio defeated Jack Swagger to keep the heavyweight tag for more than 90 days now. It has been his belt since 8th January, 2013
5. Chris Jericho’s poor run
Chris Jericho has lost the last 4 PPVs including Extreme Rules in 2012. The others on the run were:
- Royal Rumble
- Elimination Chamber
- WrestleMania 29
6. 21-0
The legend, Undertaker, has kept his unbeaten record for the 21st time in WrestleMania by beating his rival CM Punk
7. Money in the Bank still with Dolph Ziggler
The 2012 “Money in the Bank” winner Dolph Ziggler hasn’t cashed it for 8 PPVs now.
8. WrestleMania 29 a record setter
This WrestleMania saw a record $12.3 million ticket revenue at the MetLife stadium. The previous best for this stadium was for one of the U2 concerts, which reached $8.9 million.