10 Fascinating WWE WrestleMania 1 Facts
2. Mr. T Nearly Walked Out The Day Of WrestleMania
The problems between Mr. T and Rowdy Roddy Piper are common knowledge. Piper wasn't the only wrestler from that old guard that resented having to work with an outsider, one that hadn't put in the miles that they had. Paul Orndorff also has stated his dislike of the A-Team star, while Brutus Beefcake would note in a 2015 interview that Hogan had to essentially babysit a mentally-frazzled Mr. T.
The day of the show, apparently fearing that Piper and Orndorff would shoot on him, Mr. T reportedly gave thought to walking out. Mr. T was also upset that his entourage wasn't allowed backstage, and Hogan had to smooth things over with security, admitting his partner's friends to keep peace. Fortunately, the main event went smoothly, with Piper and Mr. T cooperating on a number of entertaining spots.