33 Most Defining WWE WrestleMania Images
26. A Sudden Change Of Plan
In the unique surroundings of WrestleMania IX, Hulk Hogan celebrates with the WWF Championship - having defeated Yokozuna in a very impromptu (and controversial) main event.
WrestleMania IX is often cited as one of the worst WrestleManias ever, but must also be regarded a key part of the event's history. It was the first to be held outdoors, and the first with an overriding theme (that of the ancient Romans, to match the venue of Caesar's Palace).
It also featured one of the most disastrous endings in 'Mania history when Bret Hart, whom many were prepared to recognise as the company's top guy, dropped the WWF Championship to Yokozuna - only for Hulk Hogan to come out and accept an impromptu challenge. A ludicrously short match followed, and the fading Hulkster was once again on top of the company.