Howdy, WrestleManiacs! Has Texas Trampled the Competition for WrestleMania?
The granddaddy of them all, WrestleMania, has been throwin' down for over 3 decades now. Wrestlers have bodyslammed, clotheslined, and speared their way into our hearts (and funny bones) across the globe. But what about the great state of Texas? Has it gotten its fair share of WrestleMania glory? Let's mosey on in and lasso the truth!
Texas: A Hotbed for Bodyslams and Barbecue?
Texas is synonymous with big things: big hair, big steaks, and apparently, a big appetite for professional wrestling. WWE's WrestleMania has been touring the country since 1985, but how many times has it set its sights on the Lone Star State?
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Drumroll please... As of 2023, Texas has been the chosen land for a whopping four WrestleManias! That's right, folks, the squared circle has been set up in the heart of Texas four times, proving that there's a deep-rooted love for professional wrestling down there.
Here's a quick roundup of those WrestleManias:
- WrestleMania X-Seven (2001): This iconic event, held in Houston, featured The Rock going toe-to-toe with Stone Cold Steve Austin in a match for the ages (and a ton of beers!).
- WrestleMania 25 (2009): This WrestleMania returned to Houston and and witnessed the Undertaker extend his legendary undefeated streak at WrestleMania.
- WrestleMania 32 (2016): The Dallas area played host to this WrestleMania, which set the attendance record (at least according to The Rock himself!)
- WrestleMania 38 (2022): The most recent Texas-based WrestleMania was a two-night extravaganza held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
So there you have it, folks! Texas has definitely shown its love for WrestleMania over the years. Who knows, maybe with all the passionate fans, we'll see an even bigger and better WrestleMania land in the Lone Star State someday soon!
