Ranking Hulk Hogan's WrestleMania Matches - From Worst To Best

7. Hulk Hogan & Mr. T Vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff - WrestleMania

The main event of the inaugural WrestleMania blended celebrity and sport, bringing together the best and brightest of WWE and the most recognizable pop culture celebrities in the world. On that night in 1985, Hulk Hogan teamed with Mr. T in an attempt to shut up "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and his associate, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

The result was a match that captivated fans, generated a huge reaction and gave fans everything they wanted in a victory for the good guys. Best of all, it preserved Piper's heat. By not beating him, it kept him strong and capable of carrying a year's worth of house show matches with Hogan and the continuation of his program with Mr. T.

The match was less of a formulaic bout and more of a spectacle, with crowd-pleasing spots, frenetic action and the involvement of Muhammad Ali ensuring sports and entertainment outlets would cover the show the next morning. Hogan won the match for his team and all was right with the world. At least for that night.

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