WrestleMania is WWE’s biggest annual professional wrestling event, held between mid-March and mid-April each year. It is produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and debuted in 1985. A total of 41 WrestleManias have been held, with the latest (WrestleMania 41) taking place on April 19–20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
WrestleMania was the first-ever WWE pay-per-view (PPV) and has been broadcast via PPV since 1985. Since WrestleMania XXX (2014), it has also been available via livestreaming, starting with the WWE Network.
The event was conceptualized by Vince McMahon and named by Howard Finkel, a WWE Hall of Famer. It is considered WWE’s flagship event and one of the “Big Five” alongside Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank.
WWE Wrestlers with the Most WrestleMania Appearances
The Undertaker holds the record for the most WrestleMania appearances with 27 matches. He won 25 and lost only 2, creating the legendary “Streak.” His WrestleMania journey began in 1991 at WrestleMania VII against Jimmy Snuka and ended with a victory over AJ Styles in the 2020 Boneyard Match. His only losses came against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33.
Triple H follows with 23 WrestleMania appearances, winning 10 and losing 13. His first match was at WrestleMania XII in 1996, and he has main-evented seven times. His most iconic matches include the four-way main event at WrestleMania 2000 and the End of an Era match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII.
Randy Orton has made 20 WrestleMania appearances with 9 wins and 11 losses. He debuted at WrestleMania XX and has faced The Undertaker, Triple H, and Seth Rollins.
Kane has appeared 19 times at WrestleMania, winning 8 and losing 11. He debuted at WrestleMania XIV in 1998 against The Undertaker. Most of his later appearances were in tag team and Battle Royal matches. His final WrestleMania match was at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.
John Cena has competed in 17 WrestleMania matches, winning 11 and losing 6. His debut was at WrestleMania XX in 2004, and he has main-evented six times. His last WrestleMania match was against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
Shawn Michaels also has 17 appearances, with 6 wins and 11 losses. He earned the nickname “Mr. WrestleMania” for his performance quality. His final match came at WrestleMania XXVI in 2010, where he lost to The Undertaker in a career-ending bout.
The Miz has 16 WrestleMania appearances, winning 7 and losing 9. His most notable win came at WrestleMania 27 against John Cena, where he retained the WWE Championship. He continues to appear in major tag and singles matches, including his latest win in a ladder match at WrestleMania XL.
The Big Show appeared 15 times, winning 4 and losing 11. His WrestleMania career ran from WrestleMania XV to WrestleMania 36, facing stars like John Cena and Floyd Mayweather.
Edge has wrestled 14 times at WrestleMania, with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses. His debut was at WrestleMania 2000, and his last match was at WrestleMania 39, where he beat Finn Bálor.
Chris Jericho also has 14 appearances, with 5 wins and 9 losses. He debuted at WrestleMania 2000 and had memorable bouts against Shawn Michaels, CM Punk, and AJ Styles. After leaving WWE, Jericho became the first AEW World Champion.
| Wrestler | WrestleMania Appearances | Wins | Losses | WrestleMania Debut | Last WrestleMania Match |
| The Undertaker | 27 | 25 | 2 | WrestleMania VII (1991) | WrestleMania 36 (2020) |
| Triple H | 23 | 10 | 13 | WrestleMania XII (1996) | WrestleMania 35 (2019) |
| Randy Orton | 20 | 9 | 11 | WrestleMania XX (2004) | WrestleMania 41 (2025) |
| Kane | 19 | 8 | 11 | WrestleMania XIV (1998) | WrestleMania 34 (2018) |
| John Cena | 17 | 11 | 6 | WrestleMania XX (2004) | WrestleMania 41 (2025) |
| Shawn Michaels | 17 | 6 | 11 | WrestleMania V (1989) | WrestleMania XXVI (2010) |
| The Miz | 16 | 7 | 9 | WrestleMania 22 (2006) | WrestleMania XL (2024) |
| Big Show | 15 | 4 | 11 | WrestleMania XV (1999) | WrestleMania 36 (2020) |
| Edge | 14 | 9 | 5 | WrestleMania 2000 | WrestleMania 39 (2023) |
| Chris Jericho | 14 | 5 | 9 | WrestleMania 2000 | WrestleMania 35 (2019) |
FAQs
Q. Which wrestler has the most WrestleMania appearances?
A. The Undertaker has appeared in 27 WrestleMania matches, the most by any wrestler.
Q. Which WWE wrestler has been in the most matches overall?
A. Kane holds the record with 2,824 matches in total, including his other ring names like Isaac Yankem and Fake Diesel.
Q. What is the most viewed WrestleMania of all time?
A. WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas had the highest gate and viewership in WWE history, with 124,693 fans attending over two nights.
Q. Has WWE ever had a 5-star match?
A. Yes. Only five WWE matches have received a 5-star rating from wrestling critic Dave Meltzer, with just one match rated 5 stars in the 2000s.
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