Okay, let’s talk about WrestleMania 24. I decided to sit down and rewatch this one the other day, just kind of felt like it. It’s one of those Manias that sticks in your head for a few reasons.
Getting Started – The Vibe
First thing you notice, or at least what I remembered right away, was that it was outside. In that big Citrus Bowl stadium in Orlando. That always gives Mania a different feel, you know? Bigger, somehow. More like a huge sporting event than just a wrestling show. The fireworks looked pretty cool against the night sky too. Setting it all up, getting comfy on the couch, I was ready to see if it held up.
The Big Moments I Remembered
So, diving in, a few things jumped out straight away.
The Money in the Bank Match:
This was pretty early on. Always chaos, these ladder matches. Lots of guys flying around. I remember CM Punk winning this one. Didn’t know back then just how big he’d get, but you could see something was there. It was a good, frantic start to the main show part.
The Celebrity Thing:
Then there was the whole Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show thing. Look, sometimes these celebrity matches are rough. This one… well, it was a spectacle. Big Show is massive, Mayweather is fast. It was more about the story, the David vs. Goliath deal. Not a technical classic, but people were talking about it, that’s for sure. I remember thinking it was kind of wild to watch.
The Championships:
You had a few big title matches. Orton, Cena, and Triple H fighting for the WWE Championship. That was a solid triple threat, lots of back and forth. And then the main event, Edge vs. Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship. Edge was really hitting his stride as that sneaky champ, and Taker, well, he had the Streak. That match felt important, like a proper main event should. Good intensity, and Taker getting the win felt like a big deal moment.
The One Everyone Talks About
But let’s be real. The match everyone remembers from WrestleMania 24? It’s Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels. Flair’s career was on the line. Win or retire. The build-up was all about respect. The match itself, man, it was emotional. You knew Flair wasn’t the young Nature Boy anymore, but he gave it everything. And that finish… Shawn tuning up the band, saying “I’m sorry, I love you,” then hitting the Sweet Chin Music. Wow. Even just rewatching it, it gets you. That’s the moment that really defined this WrestleMania for me, and probably for a lot of people.
- Seeing Flair’s family at ringside.
- The crowd just hanging on every move.
- That final pin, knowing it was supposedly the end for Naitch.
Wrapping Up My Rewatch
So yeah, finished the whole thing. WrestleMania 24 holds up pretty well, I think. It had the big outdoor spectacle, some decent action, a crazy celebrity attraction, and one truly unforgettable, emotional match that overshadowed everything else in the best way possible. It wasn’t perfect, no show ever is, but it delivered on those big moments. Definitely worth revisiting if you haven’t seen it in a while. Just my two cents from sitting down and watching it again.
