10. Andre “The Giant”: Wrestlemania 3: As a kid, Wrestlemania III was the first time we witnessed a phenomenon amped up. When Andre “The Giant” came to the ring in a moving mini-ring with Bobby Heenan, I simply fell in love with just how cool that looked.
9. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair: Wrestlemania XXIV
Anytime Rick Flair makes an entrance, he nails it. What made this one special was the fireworks with the building in the background. That was some legendary stuff right there and it shows how great Flair looks when he’s doing what he does best.
8. “Macho Man” Randy Savage: Wrestlemania VIII
When Macho Man came out with Sensational Sherri being carried like Pharaohs at Wrestlemania VIII, I was like whoa. This took me back to my Andre moment except this was our guy Macho in a throne, being great as always.
7. John Cena: Wrestlemania XXIII
There have been many entrances by John Cena at Wrestlemania and we’re going to get another epic one this coming Wrestlemania XLI. However, Mustangs roaring down the street and crashing through glass is simply amazing to see for a gearhead. That’s how you make a statement to any match.
6. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin: Wrestlemania 38
We all knew that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin would show up to kick Kevin Owens arse. What was cool was him ripping a four-wheeler around the ring adding fuel to an already jacked up crowd. The fact we were all able to witness Austin wrestle again was all we needed but we got that as a bonus.
5. HHH: Wrestlemania XXI
When it comes to the Cerebral Assassin, not many have better entrance than HHH. From Stephanie McMahon riding motorcycles with her man, to announcing him like a king, HHH has had it all but for me one stood out. However, when HHH rose from the stage while Lemmy was playing his song was one of the most iconic moments in sports entertainment history.
4. Cody Rhodes: Wrestlemania 38
Seth Rollins had an amazing entrance but Cody Rhodes’ entrance was much better. As the crowd sang Cody’s theme, the camera dipped for the perfect angle as Cody rose from the stage. You couldn’t have had a grander moment on any stage in the world or in time.
3. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt: Wrestlemania 37
Randy Orton came to the ring first because what he witnessed wasn’t meant for the weak. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt came walking out to flames down a caged hall at first. For us watching it on T.V., we only saw that image but when it came back to the arena, there was a giant Jack in the box being cranked by Alexa Bliss. That’s when Wyatt rose up from the box with the most menacing stare into Orton’s soul.
2. The Undertaker: Wrestlemania 29
The Undertaker is one of the greatest wrestling gimmicks ever created and his entrances on any stage were always phenomenal. Seeing him rise from the depths of the unknown while having bone-chilling hands reaching out like souls from below was simply scary. It was like a scene from Hellblazer that was spooky, scary, and sinister.
1. Shawn Michaels: Wrestlemania XII
Many people may hate me for saying this, but this match was a true passing of the torch between Bret Hart and Shawn Micheals. Many Hart fans may hate it but Bret became stale even though he was a great champion. However on this night in an Ironman match, Micheals defeated Hart in overtime to make his boyhood dreams come true by winning the WWE championship. That all started when Micheals came swooping in from the top of the rafters. That will always be one of the most thrilling things I have ever seen living up to his name, the Show Stopper.