In our first-ever episode, we (Carlos & Maria) rewatch WrestleMania 1—the event that launched a global empire.
A longtime fan (Carlos), a first-time viewer (Maria), and guest Raymond( )break down every match, character, and surprise. Is WrestleMania 1 still worth watching for new fans? What holds up, and what hasn’t aged well?
🎙️ Highlights:
• Junkyard Dog gets love across generations
• Tito Santana opens strong—was he the original workhorse?
• A record-breaking 9-second match… or was it?
• Andre the Giant body slams Big John Studd
• Cyndi Lauper & Wendy Richter make wrestling history
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro: Meet Carlos, Maria & guest Raymond
01:05 - Everyone’s wrestling origin stories
11:33 - Tito Santana vs The Executioner
23:55 - King Kong Bundy vs SD Jones
36:52 - Ricky Steamboat vs Matt Borne
43:45 - David Sammartino vs Brutus Beefcake
55:17 - Junkyard Dog vs Greg Valentine
1:02:06 - US Express vs Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff
1:17:42 - Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd
1:30:28 - Wendy Richter vs Leilani Kai
1:40:05 - Main Event: Hogan & Mr. T vs Piper & Orndorff
2:10:48 - Maria’s surprise favorite match
Carlos, reflects on what holds up?
Raymond: Would you rewatch this again?
2:12:14 - Final thoughts & sign-off
