Chicago: The Windy City or Wrestlemania City?
Let's settle this once and for all: Has WrestleMania ever graced the great city of Chicago with its presence?
A Brief History of Wrestlemania in Chicago
Believe it or not, the Windy City has actually hosted the grandest stage of them all twice. Yeah, you heard that right. Not exactly a Wrestlemania dynasty, but hey, it's something.
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WrestleMania 2: Okay, let's be honest. This one was kind of a cheat. It was actually split between New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. So, while Chicago did get a piece of the action, it wasn't exactly a standalone show. Think of it as Wrestlemania's version of a three-way.
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WrestleMania 22: Now, this is where things get interesting. In 2006, Chicago hosted a full-blown Wrestlemania. The Allstate Arena was packed to the rafters with passionate fans, and the show was, well, pretty darn good. It's like Chicago finally got its Wrestlemania moment.
The Wrestlemania Drought
So, we've had two Wrestlemanias in Chicago. That's it. That's the whole list. It's been a long, cold Wrestlemania winter for Chicago fans since 2006. It's like the Cubs' World Series curse, but with less crying and more suplexes.
Why hasn't Chicago hosted a Wrestlemania in so long? Is it a conspiracy? Are there backstage politics we don't know about? Or is Vince McMahon just playing hard to get? Whatever the reason, Chicago fans deserve better. We deserve to feel the ground shake as The Rock delivers a People's Elbow. We deserve to witness history in the making.
Bring Wrestlemania Back to Chicago!
Chicago is a city of passion, energy, and, let's face it, incredible pizza. It's the perfect place for Wrestlemania. So, let's make some noise. Let's flood WWE's social media with #WrestleManiaChicago. Let's show Vince McMahon that we mean business.
It's time to end the drought.
How to...
- How to get Wrestlemania to come to Chicago: Be loud, be passionate, and use social media!
- How to survive a Wrestlemania in Chicago: Bring layers. The weather can be unpredictable.
- How to impress your wrestling-obsessed friend: Learn the difference between a suplex and a powerbomb.
- How to avoid getting caught up in the Wrestlemania hype: Good luck with that.
- How to recover from Wrestlemania: Lots of pizza and sleep.