Wrestlemania 1 Revisit : What still holds up?

What this episode covers

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