WrestleMania is often referred to as the Showcase of the Immortals. For over three decades, it has been an epic night where dreams are realized, careers are defined, and champions emerge. But what about the guys who dont get their hands raised when the final bell rings? We all remember Shawn Michaels looking down at the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 12 and Bret Hart being lifted by his peers at the conclusion of WrestleMania 10. Who could forget Daniel Bryan celebrating with the Yes Movement just this past year when he did the impossible? Those are the moments that stand out in WrestleMania lore, but in order for those moments to be possible, there has to be a loser. The phrase it takes two to tango applies to professional wrestling perfectly. You cant have a great match by yourself. It just doesnt happen. Every great WrestleMania victory requires a tremendous performance from the winners dance partner. In some cases, the losers efforts between the bells stands out above all else. Some losing performances have even shifted the direction of sports entertainment going forward...
Eric Delgado has been writing about professional wrestling for five years and has been involved in the professional wrestling business as a performer for ten. He is also the former host of Steel Cage Radio and has an irrational love for The Ryback.
