Table of Contents
- 1 Why was WrestleMania 3 so important?
- 2 Did Ricky Steamboat really hurt his throat?
- 3 What was the real attendance for WrestleMania 3?
- 4 How old was Hogan at WrestleMania 3?
- 5 Who won Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant?
- 6 Who beat Ricky The Steamboat?
- 7 How long was WrestleMania III promoted in advance?
- 8 Who was Andre the Giant’s manager at WrestleMania 3?
Why was WrestleMania 3 so important?
It is the show that made WrestleMania the famous event that it is today. It had over 93,000 fans pack the Silverdome in Detroit to see one of the most famous matches of all time: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE Championship. It felt big even when watching it nearly 30 years later.
Did Ricky Steamboat really hurt his throat?
Legends of Wrestling: Showdown marks the return of The Dragon. No matter what is said about Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, it always goes back to the time Randy Savage struck him in the throat with the ring bell, setting up one of the single best matches and feuds of all time that culminated at Wrestlemania III.
Who all wrestled in WrestleMania 3?
Full WrestleMania III results
- WrestleMania III – March 29, 1987. Pontiac Silverdome (Pontiac, Mich.)
- Full Nelson Challenge. Billy Jack Haynes vs.
- Loser Bows Match. King Harley Race w/ Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and Fabulous Moolah def.
- Intercontinental Championship.
Did Randy Savage really hurt Ricky Steamboat?
The Buildup and the Bout. The calculating Savage attacked Steamboat after their IC title match on WWF Superstars in November 1986. He leaped from the top turnbuckle with the ring bell in hand. The Dragon had suffered a storyline injury to his throat.
What was the real attendance for WrestleMania 3?
| WrestleMania III | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Attendance | 93,173 (disputed) |
| Tagline(s) | Bigger! Better! Badder! |
| Pay-per-view chronology |
How old was Hogan at WrestleMania 3?
33 years old
Only 33 years old at the time, Hogan was already atop the wrestling world.
Who did Macho Man fight in WrestleMania 3?
Ricky Steamboat: 10 Things Most Fans Don’t Realize About Their Rivalry. Macho Man vs. Ricky Steamboat had one of the greatest matches of all time at WrestleMania III, but there was more to their feud than that match.
What is Ricky Steamboat real name?
Richard Henry Blood
Ricky Steamboat/Full name
Who won Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant?
Hogan won the match after body-slamming André (later dubbed “the bodyslam heard around the world”), followed by Hogan’s running leg drop finisher. This was billed as the first time Hogan slammed André, despite having done it multiple times in 1980.
Who beat Ricky The Steamboat?
In September 1993, at Fall Brawl, Steamboat’s TV title reign was ended when he lost to Lord Steven Regal. At Starrcade, the two fought in a rematch for the title which resulted in a time-limit draw.
Where did WrestleMania III take place in 1987?
WrestleMania III. WrestleMania III was the third annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The event was held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.
When was the first time WrestleMania was held?
WrestleMania is considered World Wrestling Federation ‘s (WWF, now WWE) flagship event, having first been held in 1985. It has become the longest-running professional wrestling event in history and is held annually between mid-March to mid-April.
How long was WrestleMania III promoted in advance?
Like all other WrestleMania events, WrestleMania III was promoted for several months in advance.
Who was Andre the Giant’s manager at WrestleMania 3?
The following week Hogan was on Pipers Pit first when Andre walked out with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, a long-time adversary of Hogan and André. He announced himself to be André’s new manager. André then challenged Hogan to a title match at WrestleMania III and attacked Hogan, ripping off Hogan’s T-shirt and crucifix necklace.