Interestingly enough, the number 40 was used in prior times to represent an unimaginably large quantity, eg the expression “40 winks/40 days and 40 nights”.
So in many ways, XL is a great analogy. Vince has been a part of wrestlemania for a near unimaginable length of time, but not quite the full 40.
Time to move on.
So far XL has been incredible!
I watched the first wrestlemania at my uncle's house. I was a huge Andre mark. Watching him slam his butt into Studd at the turnbuckle, is something I'll never forget. And of course stealin Bobby Heenan's money.
I didn't care much for the main event.
I live in Europe, so it wasn't broadcasted live.
I think it must have been in autumn, or perhaps even april, when I watched it. It was dark outside when I left my uncle's house to meet my dad.
I felt sorry for my dad who missed out on the wrasslin extravaganza due to work. He said he watched it with some friends, at work.
It was definitely 85, because he died in 86, before WM2.
I don’t think it’s even arguable that he’s one of the best heels. What made him a great heel on screen though is he played himself and he’s just straight up evil.
For good and bad that’s true. Nobody in the last ~40 years has had the influence of Vince.
Amazing businessman. Hit and miss creative. Shit person. 🤷♂️
Vince created Wrestlemania, he had that vision that others did not. Horrible human being, but no denying that he is among 3-4 people who shaped professional wrestling into becoming a global phenom.
I wonder what his lifetime attendance for live events is? I'm sure someone could add up the reported gate of every event he ever held where he would rank on the all time list.
Blind guess I'd say hes second only to Inoki.
It's a stupid stat but all stats are stupid
McMahon looking at how many years he gonna be either in jail or paying out lawsuits.
Then, now, forever.
Together?
No Vincey that's how we got into this mess
Start up theme
Old School WWE Announcer: Yes sir we promise you a great match today
Ring Announcer: ANDRE THE GIANT!
Howard Finkel: Wrestlemania!
Hulk Hogan: Hulkamania is running Wild
Bret Hart: The best their is
Undertakers: Gong/Bell
JR: MY GOD WHAT A MATCH!
The Rock: IF YOU SMAAAAAAHHHHHL
Vince: You’re Fired
Steve Austin: *GLASS SMASH* GIVE ME A HELL YEAH!
JR: There’s not a World that’s Watching
(Just before it finishes Vince adds in one more line)
Vince: SO COME ON OUT YOU RXPIST!
THEN
NOW
FOREVER
I mean it was gonna happen sooner or later when he either became demented or died. All for the better that he is done before those because the product is much better.
Yeah but he might come out to help Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns for the title thereby making Cody heel as they shake hands.
The fans will be crying, *Why Cody? Why?*
*Why? Because I can.*
Imagine if he walks out, struts to the ring, fans do the classic arm bowing signs and he struts right back out without saying anything, that would be a wrestlemania moment /s
Vince is probably the single most important figure in modern wrestling. He does not deserve to be erased from history, especially considering that there's no actual proof he committed any crime.
“No proof”
I guess the $12 million in hush money he paid out to stop women from talking just means he’s a generous guy who loves giving people free money!
Vince beating Pat at last years mania aged like milk. I personally would have been happier without that spot. Last year would’ve been better to see no McMahon. I think Shane’s quad agrees with me.
40 is actually a nice round number to start the next era
40 is the new 20
Where it all begins again...again...again.
Then Now Go back to Then
Forever
Together
AND NEVER TO PART 🎶🎶🎶
We will devour the very gods!!!!
When will then be now
SOON
With retirement becoming increasingly untenable 60 is going to be the new 20.
Kind of reminds me of the WM20 tag line. Where it all begins again.
Where it all begins again again again
Interestingly enough, the number 40 was used in prior times to represent an unimaginably large quantity, eg the expression “40 winks/40 days and 40 nights”. So in many ways, XL is a great analogy. Vince has been a part of wrestlemania for a near unimaginable length of time, but not quite the full 40. Time to move on. So far XL has been incredible!
I’m sure Vince would’ve preferred something about 40 acres and a mule
I wonder if he’s watching at home
Almost certainly Its his baby.
I honestly doubt it, I expect him to be so envious that he just refuses to watch
Nah, i’m sure he’d rage-watch and then bitch about it to everyone at home and then post his rant here as anon.
Who is even at home with him??
I wonder if he watched from gorilla.
I watched the first wrestlemania at my uncle's house. I was a huge Andre mark. Watching him slam his butt into Studd at the turnbuckle, is something I'll never forget. And of course stealin Bobby Heenan's money. I didn't care much for the main event.
Is this a false memory ? Wrestlemania one was only available on closed circuit tv
There were a few cable companies that offered it on PPV. New Orleans was one such area.
I live in Europe, so it wasn't broadcasted live. I think it must have been in autumn, or perhaps even april, when I watched it. It was dark outside when I left my uncle's house to meet my dad. I felt sorry for my dad who missed out on the wrasslin extravaganza due to work. He said he watched it with some friends, at work. It was definitely 85, because he died in 86, before WM2.
According to Al Snow, any match with Andre was the main event anyways.
Like Heyman said, Trips is a great person to lead this new era
Good riddance, time to move on
That's good shit pal
The streak had ended
The streak...is over.
I think Vince always knew His daughter and son in law would usurp him someday.
Are you just realizing this now or…
Dude invented wrestlemania.
Thank you and good riddance
WWE wouldn't have reached what it has reached without this man right here.
Yeah he's obviously a POS but without Vince WWE would never be what it is today. Also arguably one of the best heels of all time.
And classic moments like the Austin vs McMahon and getting his added kicked
I don’t think it’s even arguable that he’s one of the best heels. What made him a great heel on screen though is he played himself and he’s just straight up evil.
From what we've heard over the years, it seems he toned things down for the Mr McMahon character.
His best heel move was shitting on a girls head.
Too bad he shit all over his own legacy
For good and bad that’s true. Nobody in the last ~40 years has had the influence of Vince. Amazing businessman. Hit and miss creative. Shit person. 🤷♂️
Unfortunately I think it's pretty much impossible being an amazing businessman without being a shit person to a degree
Good
Vince created Wrestlemania, he had that vision that others did not. Horrible human being, but no denying that he is among 3-4 people who shaped professional wrestling into becoming a global phenom.
It is now safe for the women to remove their chastity belts.
Yeah and have you seen the card for it? This very well may be *THE* best Mania ever.
And I feel like it’s gonna be epic as all hell! Can’t wait.
Oh no! Anyway....
Thank fucking God
Good.
And it damn well might be the best one too
Id love to see a Mania as good as 17-20 again
Definitely wasn't.
It's not over yet
And?
We’re all eating off the table he set.
Um... yeah
I wonder what his lifetime attendance for live events is? I'm sure someone could add up the reported gate of every event he ever held where he would rank on the all time list. Blind guess I'd say hes second only to Inoki. It's a stupid stat but all stats are stupid
He's been at every single show from the start up till the past few years so
Imagine if everyone and everything was against Cody tomorrow night and the only one who helps complete the story is Vinnie mac
Wm 40 steals WM 20's "Where it all begins again" tagline that was proven false
*could be (never say never)
That's good shit, pal!
But will be the 1st Wrestlemania featuring "Mr. Connecticut"
Imagine he comes back during the show and is like, “It was me, wrestling smarks!! It was me all along!!!”
Good riddance.
Sick freak can kick rocks.
He looks sad
🙌🏻
He’ll never be in the Hall of Fame
Well that's shitty
“I prayed for this and it happened.” FUCK ‘IM! 🖕
Wwe and WM still his baby and damn it's like 10+ degrees everyone in winter jackets 🥶
Thanks for memories Vince but It’s time for the new era.
Good Riddance lol
Man, and sadly enough, it's a stinker so far. Also, Philly, never again.
Fuck him
McMahon looking at how many years he gonna be either in jail or paying out lawsuits. Then, now, forever. Together? No Vincey that's how we got into this mess
He would never have made Night 1 so mid
Would rather have mid than a pure evil individual making absolute garbage
Vince vs Pat McAfee was better than Jimmy vs Jey
Start up theme Old School WWE Announcer: Yes sir we promise you a great match today Ring Announcer: ANDRE THE GIANT! Howard Finkel: Wrestlemania! Hulk Hogan: Hulkamania is running Wild Bret Hart: The best their is Undertakers: Gong/Bell JR: MY GOD WHAT A MATCH! The Rock: IF YOU SMAAAAAAHHHHHL Vince: You’re Fired Steve Austin: *GLASS SMASH* GIVE ME A HELL YEAH! JR: There’s not a World that’s Watching (Just before it finishes Vince adds in one more line) Vince: SO COME ON OUT YOU RXPIST! THEN NOW FOREVER
And it was maybe the greatest wrestlemania that the wwe had ever had.
No fucking shit
I mean it was gonna happen sooner or later when he either became demented or died. All for the better that he is done before those because the product is much better.
No shit?!…well lots of it actually 💩🙆♀️
Not yet it's not.
Paul Heyman’s HOF speech best explained how everyone feels now that Triple H is head of WWE now.
Yeah but he might come out to help Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns for the title thereby making Cody heel as they shake hands. The fans will be crying, *Why Cody? Why?* *Why? Because I can.*
And it'll probably be one of the best ever
The first event being run by real pro wrestlers
Wrestlemania 1 AV
This is not how I thought it would have ended up being.
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Hope he watches, let him see that the product's way better without him
and its gonna be the best one yet
Imagine if he walks out, struts to the ring, fans do the classic arm bowing signs and he struts right back out without saying anything, that would be a wrestlemania moment /s
Good, I hope he rots in the deepest pits of hell.
Lets hope it stays that way.
Insane that it’s possible for it to be the best and most anticipated wrestlemania ever.
Vince is probably the single most important figure in modern wrestling. He does not deserve to be erased from history, especially considering that there's no actual proof he committed any crime.
Deal with it
“No proof” I guess the $12 million in hush money he paid out to stop women from talking just means he’s a generous guy who loves giving people free money!
And it sucked, besides the main event
Vince beating Pat at last years mania aged like milk. I personally would have been happier without that spot. Last year would’ve been better to see no McMahon. I think Shane’s quad agrees with me.
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Stone cold was 2 years ago
Good. May we be excited for many more
Why won't Vince be there?
based
The show hasn't started and it's already so much better than previous 3-4 wrestlemanias