7 Matches That Should Have Headlined WrestleMania
6. The Rock Vs. Hollywood Hogan - WrestleMania X8
The idea that WrestleMania should always close with a World Title match is a fallacy.
The WWE Heavyweight Title has survived the reigns of Mr. McMahon and Jinder Mahal. The physical belt itself has survived an ugly redesign, from epic golden eagle to the disgusting spinning bling sported by John Cena. Its prestige is permanent. If anything, booking a Heavyweight Title match to follow that which cannot be followed throws those fighting for it into a more vicious snake pit; one way or the other, that title loses something. A lengthy featured upper midcard match received by an enthusiastic crowd is far less damaging than a paper main event watched with eyes half open.
The Rock Vs. Hollywood Hogan was always going to generate a nuclear reaction. That much was clear, even if Hogan's nostalgia-driven face turn wasn't. As expected, they seduced the crowd by simply surveying them. Conversely, Triple H Vs. Chris Jericho worked hard, but the knackered crowd, a Champion lacking in credibility, and p*ss-weak preceding programme converged to create widespread apathy.
If Lawrence Taylor can headline over the gold, it's safe to say that The Rock and Hulk Hogan are probably worthy of the honour.