Toronto: A Hotbed of Body Slams and Folding Chairs (Except When It's Freezing)
Ah, Toronto! Home to delicious poutine, the CN Tower's heart-stopping views, and apparently, a surprising amount of professional wrestling's grandest stage: WrestleMania! But how many WrestleManias have graced the fair city in the Great White North, you ask? Buckle up, wrestling fans (and curious citizens), because we're about to dive into the squared circle of Toronto's WrestleMania history!
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From SkyDome to SmackDown: A Tale of Two WrestleManias
The OG: WrestleMania VI (1990)
The year is 1990. Mullets are flowing, neon is king, and Hulk Hogan is still wrestling (shocking, I know). But in this epic year, WrestleMania ventured outside the US for the very first time, landing smack dab in Toronto's SkyDome (now known as the Rogers Centre). The main event? A clash of titans: "The Ultimate Warrior" taking on Hulk Hogan in a "Title for Title" match. Let's just say things got ultimate, brother!
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WrestleMania Returns: X8 (2002)
Fast forward to 2002. The Attitude Era is raging, and Stone Cold Steve Austin is giving everyone the middle finger (figuratively, of course). This time, WrestleMania X8 rolled back into Toronto, once again at the SkyDome. This event marked the end of an era, as it was the final WWF-branded WrestleMania before the company transformed into the WWE we know today.
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So, How Many WrestleManias Has Toronto Hosted?
Hold your horses (or folding chairs), mathletes! The answer is a tidy two. While Toronto might not have the most WrestleManias under its belt, it holds a special place in wrestling history for being the first city outside the US to host the granddaddy of them all.
But Wait, There's More!
While Toronto hasn't hosted a WrestleMania in over two decades, rumours swirl like a top rope moonsault about a possible future return. Here's hoping those rumours turn into steel cage matches, because let's be honest, Toronto deserves another WrestleMania to remember (hopefully without the threat of snow in March).
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FAQs for the Aspiring Canadian Wrestling Fan
How to convince your friends a Toronto WrestleMania is a good idea? Easy! Highlight the delicious food, friendly locals (except maybe after a big Maple Leafs loss), and the chance to witness wrestling history in the making.
How to prepare for a potential Toronto WrestleMania? Brush up on your Canadian trivia (bonus points for knowing all the words to the national anthem), practice your best "Eh?" impression, and maybe invest in some thermal underwear (just in case).
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How to spot a wrestler in the wild during a Toronto WrestleMania? Look for people with suspiciously large physiques, avoiding eye contact, and possibly wearing sunglasses indoors.
How to (safely) react to a crazy WrestleMania moment? Gasp, scream, throw your hands up in the air - just don't throw anything at the ring (unless it's a plush toy, those are always appreciated).
How to make sure you never forget a Toronto WrestleMania? Take tons of pictures, buy a commemorative t-shirt (avoid the bootleg ones), and most importantly, create memories that will last a lifetime (or at least until the next WrestleMania).
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