The City of Brotherly Love and Body Slams: How Many WrestleManias Has Philly Hosted?
Ah, Philadelphia. Known for cheesesteaks, Rocky Balboa, and apparently, a surprisingly high tolerance for flying elbows and folding chairs. But for wrestling fans, Philly holds a special place – it's been graced by the granddaddy of them all, WrestleMania, not once, but twice!
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The First SmackDown: WrestleMania XV (1999)
The year was 1999. Y2K fears were at an all-time high, Britney Spears was rocking "...Baby One More Time," and in the squared circle, the "Stone Cold" Steve Austin era was in full force. WrestleMania XV rolled into the then-First Union Center (now Wells Fargo Center) and boy, did it deliver. The main event, a legendary No Disqualification match between Austin and The Rock, is still considered one of the greatest WrestleMania moments ever.
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Fun Fact: During the match, Austin famously chugged a beer and flipped the bird to his boss, Vince McMahon. Now that's what I call a Stone Cold celebration!
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WrestleMania Returns to the City of Brotherly Chokeslams (2024)
Fast forward 25 years, and WrestleMania returned to Philadelphia in grand style. WrestleMania XL took place at Lincoln Financial Field in April 2024, a two-night extravaganza that showcased a new generation of superstars. The event was a smash hit, proving that Philly's love for wrestling transcends eras.
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Side Note: If you haven't seen highlights from WrestleMania XL, do yourself a favor and look them up. There were enough high-flying maneuvers to make even Mary Poppins reconsider her umbrella preference.
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So, How Many WrestleManias Has Philly Hosted?
Now for the answer you've all been waiting for (drumroll, please)... Philadelphia has hosted WrestleMania twice. Twice the piledrivers, twice the Stone Cold Stunners, twice the unforgettable moments etched into wrestling history.
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For the record keepers out there, those WrestleManias were XV in 1999 and XL in 2024.
How To Get Your Philly Wrestling Fix (Even Without WrestleMania)
Even if WrestleMania isn't gracing Philly with its presence, there's still plenty to satisfy your wrestling itch:
Independent Wrestling Shows: The independent wrestling scene in Philly is thriving. Check out promotions like Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) or Independent Wrestling League (IWL) for some hard-hitting, high-flying action.
WWE on TV: Catch up on the latest happenings in WWE on Raw (Mondays) and SmackDown (Fridays). You never know, maybe you'll see some future WrestleMania main eventers getting their start.
Visit the WWE Performance Center: Located just outside of Orlando, Florida, the WWE Performance Center is where the next generation of superstars are trained. Take a tour and see the future of professional wrestling firsthand (although, maybe don't ask for Stone Cold's autograph).
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