WrestleMania V facts for kids

WrestleMania V was a very exciting professional wrestling event. It was the fifth annual (meaning yearly) WrestleMania show put on by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which is now known as WWE. This big event happened on April 2, 1989, at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Many fans watched it live and on pay-per-view, which means they paid to watch it on TV at home.

The main theme for WrestleMania V was "The Mega Powers Explode!" This referred to the huge match between two of the biggest wrestling superstars of the time: Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. They used to be a team called "The Mega Powers," but their friendship broke apart, leading to this epic showdown.

What Happened at WrestleMania V?

WrestleMania V featured many different wrestling matches. Wrestlers competed for championships or just to prove who was the best. Here are some of the exciting things that happened:

Big Matches and Champions

• Tag Team Action: The event had several tag team matches, where two wrestlers team up against another team of two. The Twin Towers (Akeem and The Big Boss Man) faced The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty). Also, The Bushwhackers wrestled against The Fabulous Rougeaus.
• Championship Battles: The Demolition team (Ax and Smash) defended their WWF Tag Team Championship in a special match against The Powers of Pain and Mr. Fuji.
• Intercontinental Title: Rick Rude challenged The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. This was a big match for a very important title.

Special Moments

• Jake Roberts vs. André the Giant: The popular Jake Roberts faced the giant André the Giant. This match had a special guest referee, Big John Studd. André the Giant was disqualified, meaning he lost because he broke the rules.
• Quick Victory: One of the fastest matches of the night saw The Red Rooster quickly defeat Bobby Heenan.

The Main Event: Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage

The most anticipated match of WrestleMania V was for the WWF Championship. The champion, Randy Savage, defended his title against his former friend, Hulk Hogan. Their friendship had turned into a huge rivalry, and fans were eager to see who would win.

This match was the grand finale of the event. After a long and intense battle, Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage to become the new WWF Champion. This moment was a huge deal in professional wrestling history.

WrestleMania V was a memorable event that brought together many famous wrestlers and created exciting moments for fans around the world.

Images for kids

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  Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan battled for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship

See also

In Spanish: WrestleMania V para niños