35 Years Of WWE WrestleMania Mistakes
31. WrestleMania V - Trump Plaza Revisited
Though Clash of the Champions was a major factor in WrestleMania IV's disappointing buys, the show itself wasn't up to much. An already tepid card devoid of any big-drawing marquee matches was further hindered by the decision to host the event at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall - announced as 'Trump Plaza' thanks to the sponsorship of Donald Trump's adjacent hotel and casino complex.
Unlike the Silverdome, 'Trump Plaza' was a small venue containing 15,000 seats, which, combined with the building's poor acoustics, gave the show a small-time feel. With an audience largely comprised of curious casino-goers rather than wrestling fans, the show suffered from a flat atmosphere throughout.
However, Trump's sponsorship was extremely fruitful for the WWF, to the extent that they chose to host WrestleMania V once more at the Boardwalk Hall. All the same problems as the year previous blighted the show, as the company put on its weakest 'Mania to date.