10 Fascinating WWE Facts About WrestleMania 14

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[@Les1987]

Owen Hart was one true professional. Got even more respect for him now after watching this.

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

Mike cushinberry Only time Owen would clown around was during house shows.

[@Phoenix7786]

It's rare for anyone to shit on him with a legit complaint.

[@RandolfLycan]

@Niranjan Rajesh it was an accident and literally his only one. The Harts were known for being very careful.

[@robnewcomb1926]

I'm not a nugget ima Nye Heart 😂😂😂😂

[@louiemac2171]

@@robnewcomb1926 if anybody can smell what The Rock is cooking it's me look at the size of my damn nose 😂

[@Confidential55]

Nobody ever mentions the weird fact that Stephanie and Linda McMahon sat in the actual audience for a portion of the show because neither were faces fan knew yet. They can be seen in the crowd in average fan seating during the Pete Rose promo.

[@willisapril]

Stephanie was in college then and went to BU.

[@Waltown101]

and fyi, michaels was dropping the title to Stone cold. got a huge ovation at the end of the night after cameras went off air since his back was a wreck

[@chrisstorm2483]

yea it did i was there. and at the Cambridge side galleria when stone cold threw i forget in the boston harbor

[@noided_x2963]

I think that the attitude era started when Austin said, "Austin 3:16 says I just whupped your ass!"

[@randycantera147]

It's all just mostly opinion but I think the Attitude era started when Bret Hart pushed down Vince McMahon on March 17 1997 during RAW after losing a cage match to Sid Vicious. By the way, also love these 10 Fascinating Facts about the Wrestlemanias. Keep them coming.

[@yvesheinrich5013]

It's like saying when John Cena debuted and trash-talked Kurt Angle about Ruthless Aggression, Ruthless Aggression Era started.

[@Yaarrr]

I second that. I've learnt a hell of a lot about Wrestlemanias that were before my time. Great video series.

[@RainmakerXBooty]

The official start to the the attitude era is the Montreal Screw job

[@ptrgiese]

I always thought the Attitude Era started at SummerSlam 1996, when HBK hit Undertaker with the chair, and Bret Hart won the title, leading to a chain of events that skyrocketed WWF/E into its era.

[@LestatSkysGuitar]

Shawn Michaels entrance with the DX band was fucking awesome.

[@ricandevil7382]

Great that Owen gave props to Luna for not only putting over Sable but to "fear" her when she was obviously 1000x better, it sucks Luna didn't get to actually wrestle with the caliber of women we have today. RIP Luna & Owen

[@vrdragon12]

Adam you were right about the Winged Eagle Belt. That was and always will be my favorite championship belt of all time. no other belt comes close

[@anonymousreporter5254]

vrdragon12 I prefered Austin's version

[@gamerdude612]

vrdragon12 I Love the Winged Eagle Belt too but my favorite design debut the next night on RAW I Love the Big Eagle Attitude belt especially with the blue strap those were real championship belts.

[@woolfieMcP]

same

[@donzaloog1400]

Austin's Smoking Skull and Rock's Brahma Bull belts are the best custom belts but the best official belt imo is the Undisputed Championship belt.

[@Bryanlbasil]

but Adam was completely wrong about the spinner belt. ew

[@Kanefan701]

You also missed out that it was first time we got to see Kane and the undertaker fight and where Undertaker's tombstone failed twice to beat Kane and took a third one to beat him, Kane still says it's his most favourite match in his career. In 2010 he said getting to work with The Undertaker right off the bat was a tremendous opportunity. It was an opportunity to be a career-maker, and fortunately he was able to take advantage of that. Also we didn't even realise at the time that Kane almost became the first man to beat Taker and had he done so, the streak (which we didn't know was there at the time) would've ended under our noses and Kane would've been the one in 6-1. We remember how much of a threat Kane was to the streak despite the fact that unknowingly Diesel was the first but many of us all know that Kane became the official first threat to it and to me (in my opinion) Undertaker's WM streak was begin to show signs of showing but it was still not noticeable to the fans. Just imagine what career hight it would've been had Kane won the match, who knows it could've made him into a super big red machine and could've dominated the rest of 1998 and even held the WWF title belt longer.

[@Erdrick68]

That is far too well known for this list.

[@tobywells4076]

Kanefan701 i fucking love that match.

[@grasshopper0274]

Kanefan701 i guess he didn't forgot.. he skipped intentionally.. it's whatculture mannn

[@that1guy335]

This Wrestlemania series is so awesome. Thank you Adam

[@TheRizGuy]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@tap0ut22]

Forgot to mention how Michael’s was in Excruciating back pain during this whole match. That’s honestly the most important fact about this wrestlemania. Owen Hart’s injury was nothing compared to his

[@TakerKaneanite619]

Undertaker was the true Certified G throughout his career, making it clear to Michaels that he has to his ego go and do the favours for the future, is a fine example.

[@Danimal1177]

Slight mistake: You said Steve Austin was the last person to win the winged-eagle belt and that Randy Savage was the first person to win it. Technically, Andre the Giant was the first person to win as Hogan lost that belt to Andre on February 5, 1988, at the Main Event.

[@rhanon5305]

You need to get out more

[@Briansgate]

I remember watching this on PPV, and the moment the Rock gave that promo, my buddy and I knew right then and there The Rock was destined for greatness. So glad it payed off. This was also the last WM I truly loved from top to bottom.

[@user-id6po7lw2o]

I've heard the Shawn Michaels story in these videos many times by now and every time they manage to make me smile. Whoever makes the lines for this is really talented.

[@StephenPike]

The Star Stangeld banner really IS moving, Adam. Truly.

[@FiveNumberJonny]

Of you look it up here on youtube... Steve Austin told Jim Ross he HAS in his possession the winged eagle belt he won from HBK at WM14 along with the original Smoking Skull belt and the Intercontinental title he won from Owen Hart after the piledriver at Summerslam 97

[@theperfectten8979]

I'm still worried about Jack in the office closet

[@jonbaird8835]

ThePerfectTen Jack has been in the closet his entire prepubescent, pathetic, worthless joke of a life

[@brunodiaz4726]

oooooi we got a badass here guys!!!

[@LuckyDT]

ThePerfectTen Sorry you haven't heard. But Jack was found dead roughly 10 hours ago inside that closet by Andrew Soucek. Andrew was looking for Simon Miller's favorite empty glass bottle, which he kept on his desk as a good luck charm. The closet was littered with feces and Jack's piss, and Adam Pacitti is in jail on charges of False Imprisonment and negligent homicide. It is rumored that Blampied is on the run fearing murder conspiracy charges, which is why this video was posted today. This has become a large scale cover up, which is under current investigation.

[@theperfectten8979]

LuckyDT Wow.....Well thanks for filling me in!

[@ultimatedarkrai255]

LuckyDT K

[@Rightboyshard]

I GOTTA SAY.., I'M LOVING THIS! I LOOK FOWARD TO THESE FACTS EVERYDAY NOW LOL

[@heyyou9693]

The winged eagle championship first appeared on the main event early February 1988 by Hogan.

[@Davis84396]

William Paffrath also Andre was announced as the new WWF champion so really Macho Man was the third person to hold that belt...

[@bsslayer4771]

Glad you pointed this out! I was about too lol

[@MrCraiggy]

14 was my first 'Mania. This single PPV is what I think secured my love for modern wrestling.

[@Soultsukino]

Being in Maine I remember this one. The Friday before, our local NBC station talked about this Mania on their morning show. The host talked about how big it was looking to be and about Mike Tyson before saying something about it "Being a big embarrassment for the City of Boston and New England" Weird thing is, when Owen Hart died the next year, he devoted pretty much the entire news show to him. Also worth mentioning was the public work out they did earlier in the week. It was a trainwreck. I guess Shawn was in a bad mood and one of the fans either touched him or Shawn got hit by something, and he just stormed off. Someone talked him into coming back and they filmed some stuff but Shawn wasn't having any of it that day.

[@Dogsinthusist]

I'm seriously loving this video series- I look forward to a new one each day.

[@shanewareham8003]

Your life must be boring.

[@Dogsinthusist]

Just giving these guys some positive feedback- no need to be a dick.

[@Firestar3440]

these wrestlemania videos are actually pretty great

[@lisquidsnake]

these are fun to watch while taking a shit

[@eddiecorrea598]

lisquidsnake - that's exactly what I'm doing now lol

[@Wurmo]

Wash your hands.

[@lisquidsnake]

Eddie Correa see its not just me!

[@lisquidsnake]

Wurmo I can wash my hands but my phone will always be covered in shit. deal with it

[@saadj3388]

Last time I was this early Zack Ryder was IC champ

[@supxrkicks560]

So, almost a year?

[@saadj3388]

Superkicks Gaming Seems like a lifetime ago though doesn't it?

[@DiBago7]

Syed Saad no it feels like almost a year

[@Ragglefragable]

Last time I was this early, Zack Ryder was US champ...

[@saadj3388]

Joey Fox Since u asked so nicely

[@GoldenWind30]

The first Wrestlemania I ever watched! I still have the VHS lol.

[@robwest5457]

Never stop this series, and maybe do Royal Rumble next, followed by SummerSlam and Survivor Series...then others: KOTR, MITB, EC, HIAC, TLC! Capitol Punishment (jk). Maybe also some WCW PPVS...Starrcade, War Games, Superbrawl, Lethal Lottery, Halloween Havoc. You can Do iiiiiit!

[@cheetolics]

I remember how cool wrestling was after this mania

[@thewab1974]

5:36 - "Austin was the last man to win it, a shade over ten years after Macho Man Randy Savage became the first man to capture it at WrestleMania IV." Umm…. I don't wanna be "that" guy, but I'm gonna HERE because Savage was actually the SECOND guy to "capture" that belt; not the first. Andre the Giant was the first to capture it after "pinning" Hulk Hogan on February 5, 1988. Hogan did his backstage interview with his 1986 belt, but on his way to the ring, he was wearing the Winged Eagle belt. Andre captured it that same night. Macho Man would go on to win it on March 27, 1988.

[@BayPawLobeezy_World]

And the band for Shawn Entrance was legendary i still watch it from time to time till this day

[@therealDJG]

Surprised this wasn't mentioned, but this was also the first WM where no one who featured in the original WM was on the card.

[@mickeydoe5669]

blompied is the man. we need these facts for the other big 4 PPVs

[@2001coolchemist]

Love the series. Takes me back down memory lane. I was a teenager during WM 10 which was the first I ever watched and this series is making me remember "the good ol' days" lol.

[@lyonback]

I didn't know about the barrack Obama thing. I love him even more now.

[@stingrey1571]

It hurts to watch the hbk/Austin match. You can see the pain and agony Michaels is in. And he still pulled off a great match.

[@jhot2477]

sting rey hurts? the guy was a fucking scumbag, you feel sympathy for shawn michaels? lol you are a bonafide asshole jesus christ get your head checked, feel bad for a handful of other wrestlers but you feel bad for hbk lol

[@chrisbreezy3048]

Call me old-fashioned, but that live performance of Are You Ready? is one of my favorites as far as WrestleMania goes. My only complaint is that I wished Howard Finkel had waited until Shawn got to the ring to introduce the champ since you could barely hear him over the DX Band and Chris Warren's screeching.

[@nujabeez6573]

And of course no mention of kane tombstoneing pete rose before his match against undertaker

[@blake-vl4uw]

facts about wrestlemania 15 is next i just know it

[@christophercoleman1895]

yes and wrestlemania 16 - 17 -18-19

[@SonOfBmore]

blake 388 i hope so I'm so excited

[@thomasbrace5666]

blake 388 it will be wrestlemania 26 next

[@itsport8829]

blake 388 who knows anymore...

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

There was no WrestleMania 16

[@originalhuggies9740]

For what it's worth this was one, if not my all time favorite 'Mania. It summed up the 90's perfectly as it shifted into the new WWF era. The main event was outstanding as Stone Cold reached the top of the mountain, a seed planted one year earlier in his match with Hart.

[@GavinWoods]

There was a time when Ken Shamrock had the Rock's number. 1998 was a pivotal year for the Great One as later in the year he would win his first world title which meant he had the last laugh. Loving these posts. Keep up the good work guys!

[@chrisratcliff7466]

Look forward to these daily. Thanks fellas.

[@sirmj1059]

kane was supposed to win against taker but he refused?

[@sent8997]

11. Roman reigns invented the concept of victory, he also invented the spear. And is the only person to ever win a royal rumble ever and him and the rock are the broiest of bros

[@things2593]

no john cena did

[@sent8997]

2c4 ministry Naw john invented wrestling and the color purple

[@TrolledBy]

Hogan invented backstage politics... ...and racism.

[@sent8997]

Jan Vehmanen Brilliant 👏🏻

[@journeegibson106]

SENT WWE NEWS I'm not sure if Goldberg invented the spear but several people were doing it long before Roman...like Edge. Roman is alright but he didn't invent anything dear 😂!

[@Holden308]

From memory (and not checking Wikipedia), the Winged Eagle belt was worn by (in order) between 1988 and 1998: Savage, Hogan, Warrior, Slaughter, Hogan, Undertaker, Hogan, Flair, Savage, Flair, Hart, Yokozuna, Hogan, Yokozuna, Hart, Backland, Diesel, Hart, Michaels, Sid, Michaels, Hart, Sid, Undertaker, Hart and finally, Michaels. That's 26 title reigns in 10 years spread between 12 wrestlers. The longest reign was the first one by Macho Man who held the belt for 1 year and 5 days between Wrestlemania's 4 and 5. The shortest reign was Yokozuna's first which lasted less than 5 minutes when he won the belt from Bret Hart at WM9 and lost it in an impromptu challenge to Hulk Hogan less than 5 minutes later.

[@Cyber_PunkBJJ]

the winged eagle title is probably the best title design WWE ever had

[@stevenknaus4724]

Really enjoy these Wrestlemania videos man Keep up the good work

[@cybericarus1476]

these videos are really good. keep the good work!

[@cjaime5137]

That was my first Wrestlemania ppv, what a classic.

[@mustafahayder9449]

Hey WhatCulture when is How WWE Should Book WrestleMania 33 coming out? I really want to see that video. I know I'm not the only one...

[@BigWilt2000]

Foley wanted a death match ? the fuck ?

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

TheChronicDocumentary DreGame Mick had huge balls back in the day.

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

I believe every men's balls shrink with age

[@RainmakerXBooty]

they weren't *actually* going to kill each other

[@XENUR1NE]

+BootyDaddy That's debatable

[@schilachi1978]

TheChronicDocumentary DreGame not just one but a best of seven, but this would have been nothing knew to either of them, they had done lots of them, some as main events in Japan and other company's.

[@BayPawLobeezy_World]

The best Wrestlemania ever! Every match was great! This was my childhood.

[@Saynt614]

This is a great video series

[@TiltBrook]

It was the first Mania where the traditional WrestleMania logo wasn’t displayed on the above ring banners or ring aprons/skirts

[@billingtonmarc25]

I look forward to these every day now.

[@TakersSoulGirl22]

That story is actually true about Taker taping his fists and all. Mark Calaway confirmed it on his second appearance on Broken Skull Sessions :)

[@JustinStinoStamosZamora42]

Hogan was the first to hold the winged eagle belt. Watch February 5, 1988 against Andre the Giant. Hogan was champion for 4 years until that night.

[@leonconnelly5303]

I've always thought everyone agreed that the Attitude Era began at WM XIV.

[@jfunny2663]

These have started to become the best part of my day

[@dieselx506]

As stated on a previous video, 'taker was about to impregnate HBK with a pain baby' LMFAO

[@rajreddy288]

austin was the reason why this mania was really reallly good

[@MysticRhythms87]

If Justin's "Fascinating Facts about Wrestlemania" articles were well-cooked steaks, Adam's videos would be the perfect blend of seasoning on those steaks; they just make a great thing even better. Keep it up, guys!

[@Waltown101]

I was there. 3rd row up. tickets were 100 bucks then. awesome show

[@whtemale6522]

They probably are going to do a 10 Fascinating WWE Facts About WrestleMania 33 or 34 on april fools. I'm calling it

[@lmrbeerbellyl]

Owen was NOT a nugget.

[@DrewStilesMusic]

Ha! I'm playing bass in those pics as part of the DX Band -- what a blast!!

[@Kapper2310]

Really enjoying this series guys! Looking forward to the vids for Mania's 17-22.

[@ThomasWimbish]

I'm loving these 10 fact about ... videos!

[@KylanHurt]

I was wondering if Shawn's wincing like his back was hurt was real or not. Seemed too real to be acting and this video kinda clears that issue up. Keep the content coming!

[@TJF_II]

Stone Cold is elevated to Shawn Michaels status and Shawn Michaels retires for 4 years do to a severe back injury. That's what I'll always remember about WM XIV

[@bookaki4160]

Wow I didn't think you guys would upload on the weekend...Doesn't matter I'm loving it maggle!! Keep em coming lads!

[@SeanJohnJack]

I was just thinking bout this and it just uploaded niceeeeee good shit

[@JPS47]

Luna's situation with Sable reminds me how they treat Cena and Roman where they have more talented guys work with them and give the credit for making them look good or strong what CM Punk would say

[@JesusMangasJMG2797KingofKings]

Who is Ken? I think you meant Kevin like you said in the WrestleMania 13 vídeo.

[@tsukuneaono9178]

this is nice watching these every day

[@randyleonard5911]

Love the wrestlemania facts series Adam,thanks

[@kikko]

Adam, I'm surprised you didn't mention Aguila being the youngest wrestler in WrestleMania history, although maybe that's because IIRC Jim Ross announced that and maybe these 10 facts you listed you deemed more fascinating. At any rate, Aguila was just 19 years young when he wrestled TAKA Michinoku. I will always enjoy that little match; it was a pretty fun undercard match for the then Lightheavyweight Championship.

[@MrWrestlingman85]

I've always thought the moment that changed the gears of the Monday Night War was when Austin gave Vince the Stunner in MSG, but I do agree that this WrestleMania is the unofficial birthday of the Attitude Era.

[@AwoL205]

wish they wouldn't have already posted these on the website. takes the fun out of it for me having already read it

[@MegamanNG]

WM14 tripled the pay per view buy rate and it was crazy.

[@lucyDIRECTIONEE875]

Let's all be blessed Adam has to do 32 of these videos in total, thank you God

[@DirkAustin]

Taker the leader. Damn, good on him to make sure HBK doesnt fuck it up.

[@jjenk911]

Yep. He would've legit beat the shit out of Michaels if he didn't put Austin over.

[@Trayxxxx]

Hella respect for Taker and Kane. They really put in the work for WWE.

[@DerangedAvenger]

Taker is basically McMahon's dream wrestler: big and muscular, a talented performer, and willing to do what's right for the company.

[@DestinyZX1]

Scott taker was also king of the locker room.

[@ramseysteven86]

I now have a very uncomfortable image of Blampied fornicating with Cena's spinner belt. Excuse me while I pour bleach into my eyes

[@jjenk911]

YOU PUSH YOUR FINGERS INTO YOUR EYES!

[@MikeBonefig]

One note about the "winged eagle" belt. Savage wasn't the first to hold it; Hogan was. And it debuted during the Main Event title match against Andre. So funny historical note...the first night that belt was used, it was held by three different people (Hogan, Andre, DiBiase)

[@a40989d1]

I love these vids. Thank you.

[@johnruggieri9089]

I'm really enjoying these lists!! Thanks Guys!!

[@robjohnson5139]

One thing I have noticed about WM 14 is that Miguel Perez never actually got in the ring for the tag team battle royal and is helped to the back by a ref and Savio Vega once Savio gets thrown out. Always wondered what happened to him. He makes it onto the apron and then seconds later is being attended to by said ref.

[@etchbekey]

three more to go for wrestlemania X-seven

[@jaws5204]

the winged belt is a nice design. but my favorite was wcw world championship belt. I loved how big it was, any wrestles could wear that belt and it didn't look like a toy, and it was different from all other belt because of its size

[@ramprateek9538]

very good series guys

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Fact: "Smell What I am Cooking" wasn't invented by The Rock, The Rock said so himself in his Book that he got that from other Football players down in Miami from the Miami Hurricane players. Also, The Eyebrow, the name "The Rock", speaking in the 3rd person wasn't The Rock's ideas.

[@JediPhoenix1976]

Even all these years later, someone mentions the WWF/WWE title and I still think of the Winged Eagle.

[@Monaayy29]

Behind x-seven this was the 2nd best WM ever

[@Paul-kw3wc]

I literally cannot wait till the wrestlemania 15 facts, gets me moist.....

[@kayleeblack4303]

This was the first Wrestlemania I went to.

[@JLE8811]

The Funk ranch is actually in Canyon TX. I passed it daily going to Amarillo. it's a very beautiful home.

[@PercyJenkins6283]

my favorite belt is the first undisputed belt. It's tied with the world heavyweight belt

[@MrThefanboy]

Great video ! WrestleMania 14 was trash to me, but I enjoyed several moments from this show.

[@SwarmCenter]

Hi from that Amarillo, Texas that was mentioned in the video! :)

[@FASHIONandLUST]

Poor Luna, making a pile of shit look like a bag of gold and getting nothing for it.

[@eushavinn704]

One of the best catchphrases was born on this WrestleMania.