Wrestlemania 1 Revisit : What still holds up?

In our first-ever episode, we (Carlos & Maria) rewatch WrestleMania 1—the event that launched a global empire. A longtime fan (Carlos), a first-time viewer (Maria), and guest Raymond( ​⁠   )break down every match, character, and surprise. Is WrestleMania 1 still worth watching for new fans? What holds up, and what hasn’t aged well? 🎙️ Highlights:  • Junkyard Dog gets love across generations  • Tito Santana opens strong—was he the original workhorse?  • A record-breaking 9-second match… or was it?  • Andre the Giant body slams Big John Studd  • Cyndi Lauper & Wendy Richter make wrestling history Don’t forget to subscribe for more WrestleMania rewatches from a longtime fan & a new viewer! If you enjoyed Raymond’s contributions please be sure to check him out at : www.youtube.com/@UCYibAGqnVL7_3JB3vDz8h2g  For the latest updates on our next episodes feel free to follow us on Threads/IG/Bluesky @revisitingmania  Or  join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Revisiting-the-Mania-100094977814220/?wtsid=rdr_0X0L6uo55KdGhlwtU Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro: Meet Carlos, Maria & guest Raymond 01:05 - Everyone’s wrestling origin stories 11:33 - Tito Santana vs The Executioner 23:55 - King Kong Bundy vs SD Jones 36:52 - Ricky Steamboat vs Matt Borne 43:45 - David Sammartino vs Brutus Beefcake 55:17 - Junkyard Dog vs Greg Valentine 1:02:06 - US Express vs Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff 1:17:42 - Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd 1:30:28 - Wendy Richter vs Leilani Kai 1:40:05 - Main Event: Hogan & Mr. T vs Piper & Orndorff 2:10:48 - Maria’s surprise favorite match Carlos, reflects on what holds up? Raymond: Would you rewatch this again? 2:12:14 - Final thoughts & sign-off