Every WWE WrestleMania Women's Match - Ranked From Worst To Best

7. Leilani Kai Vs Wendi Richter (WrestleMania 1)

Mickie James Trish Stratus
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By no means a technical classic, the Women's Title match at the inaugural WrestleMania was overflowing with drama as Cyndi Lauper and David Wolfe accompanied Wendi Richter to ringside for her rematch with Leilani Kai.

Lauper and Wolfe had been involved with WWE as part of the legendarily successful mid-1980s 'Rock N Wrestling Connection' that launched the company into the mainstream stratosphere ahead of the first ever 'Show of Shows'.

The Madison Square Garden crowd were absolutely electric for just about everything Richter and Kai tried, with the New York audience firmly behind Richter and Lauper having viewed first-hand the ascent of the challenger in huge matches at 1984's 'Braw To End It All' and again weeks prior at 'The War To Settle The Score'.

Despite a minor flub for the finish as Richter rolled Kai over following a cross-body, the Garden exploded for her win, and the joyous post-match celebrations with Lauper remained part of WrestleMania video packages for years following the event.

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