10 Iconic WrestleMania Moments Nobody Will Ever Forget

1. Hulk Hogan Slams Andre The Giant (WrestleMania 3)

This was the WrestleMania moment that has defined the event for so many of the WWE faithful over the years. It was a meeting of past and present, of the old school passing the torch to the new school, of pro wrestling versus sports entertainment. This was the night that Andre the Giant stepped into the ring against Hulk Hogan and solidified WWE's place atop the industry. It was a match that many likely thought they would never see. Andre had been such a lovable giant for so long, entertaining fans all over the world with his heart and good nature. Hulk Hogan was the iconic American good guy, the man that was loyal to his friend and his fans, always doing the right thing no matter what. There would never have been a reason for these two to touch. However, Bobby Heenan changed all that when got into Andre's ear and convinced the gentle giant to change his ways. When Andre turned heel, it shocked WWE fans of all ages and when he faced Hogan at WrestleMania, it was a night that no one would ever forget. It was the slam however, that stands out for so many fans. The man that never left his feet was hoisted up in front of 92 thousand strong and put down on his back. It is perhaps the most replayed moment in WWE history and it helped put the company on a whole new level of pro wrestling and mainstream entertainment.