I care more about stages than most people too lol. WM33 was a nice breath of fresh air from the usual long LED board they had for WM31 & 32. WM34 kept the fancy stage trend going. Unfortunately they brought back a bigger LED board for 35. Hopefully 37 has a more creative setup. The Mania sets are the only unique ones we get all year, so I expect them to go all out.
I love the arena setups for WM, but it's more to see how wrestlers embraces change due to it. Stuff like the New Orleans mask showing eyes in the theme of the entrance is such a cool touch that we don't get from normal shows that it gives me chills sometimes.
@@Centrifuze I wish they’d be creative with ppv stages that aren’t Wrestlemania. I mean prior to the pandemic Raw And Smackdown had unique stages. I like that they did that, but I wish they would’ve done that for PPV stages. I think since 2015 they’ve had boring PPV stages right?
@@bogdanneculce-sampetrean2935 No. No. No... NOT "and also Kane". KANE is going in to the Hall of Fame... and ALSO the Great Khali. Who should be ashamed to be in the same class as such a legend.
WrestleMania XX will always be my favorite arena and logo. Just look at the entrance of Kane vs Undertaker, it was done so masterfully. Kane's entrance sets the entire city on fire leaving only darkness then the druids come to light the way for Taker and the screen doesn't show the city anymore, it's like a post apocalyptic scene.
28 wasn't for me. It was a road of a ramp and a very bland WrestleMania sign. Not to mention the trees obstructing people's view which is never a good thing. Mania was good tho
Facts , this year's Stage have to be the best in years considering it's the first Time fans are allowed and Vince didn't really easy any money on last year so he had double the budget to pay for a glorious Stage
@@mrmeme2917 he also has more room to create a bigger and cooler and longer stage since theres gonna be less fans due to covid. So extra room to play with!
@@wild1won44 construction worker said we will be " Shocked " by the stage so I'm setting my hopes up for a great set ! Also I live 5 minutes from the stadium and I have seen some workers so they definitely started working on the set
As a channel that is based around WWE set design...We LOVE these lists Adam. We design a custom Mania set every year on our channel and this year is no different (shamless plug) but here's a couple fun facts about the Wrestlemania stages: The WM24 set is based off "The Breakwater" hotel in Miami even though the event took place in Orlando. The WM30 set is TALLEST Mania set at approximately 154ft tall (even passing the WM33 being built on an elevated surface) The WM32 Star.....is nearly the size of the WM24 set (it doesn't look that big when hoisted in the air) The WM26 set is a few feet taller as the 24 set, but it almost 2x as wide. The WM28 and 31 sets are exactly the same height from the floor level. The modern day TV set is TALLER than the WM35 set So far there are three occasions known where the Mania set was at risk of failure (potential to fall): The 26 Overhead, The 30 Sign, and the 33 Globe required stadium evacuation if winds surpassed 50mph) Happy Wrestlemania season everyone!
@@CheezusChrist1776 the 50mph wind part pertains only to the WM33 set. For WM26 and 30 there were several documented concerned by fire marshal and local entities around the structural soundness of the sets, and stringent guidelines they had to follow to be deemed safe for the event given the sheer scale of the structures.
Surprised there was no love for the XIX stage. I think up to that point it was the biggest most unique arena setup they had done. Wasn't just limited to the stage either, but also all around the arena they had decor set up. Not to mention the bent ramp that was unique then
I was so disappointed with that. Its the worst one since the old school manias just because it was such a downgrade being a simple tron after the stages we got from 33 and 34.
I have to admit, the stage designs are one of my favorite things in wrestling, specially now with the special designs of wrestlemania. So this list was a joy to watch for me. Personally, i prefer the 34 over the 33 one because it has A LOT more colours and lights, but i get why people prefer the 33, it's beautiful.
I was at 33 in Florida. The funniest part was the insanely long ramp to the ring. A few wrestlers were clearly annoyed by it. Cena and Nicki Bella wanted to run down it but stopped halfway in an awkward moment. Stage was damn cool though.
31 and 30 are my fav cause 30 is so classy and so perfect as well as the 31 it has less colours but beautiful just like a simple white Iphone is better than the rest colourful android models
@Chick Magnet Joe The only reason why wm 28 drew more money is because ppv was dead by 2015. And your wrong about the quality too. Wm 28 was a 3 match show, while wm 31 entire card was amazing.
Whenever it's WM 25 you can guaran-damn-tee Adam correcting it to be the 24th anniversary 😅 Overall only he can make a list about Arenas worth listening to
Adam talking about 34 : I love all the colours, Mania tends to be boring blue Adam talking about 33 : Look at the globe, there's so much blue, I love it!
Can you do a list of mania matches that should have been a main event either because they were the best match on the card or because they had a better story they could have told
@@chasekozak7206 eh not every taker match at mania has been good. Roman vs taker sucked, taker vs mark henry sucked, there has never been a good taker vs kane, and while brock vs taker was historic the combination of age and a conclusion makes the match damn near impossible to watch after the first 7 minutes or so.
I know it's hella basic, but I've always had a soft spot for Wrestlemania XX. MSG manias always feel special and different, and the stage looking like a NYC skyline is fun (especially when Kane set the whole thing on fire). I'm biased, because it's the first mania I ever saw live on PPV, but dammit it's a good one.
The pirate theme is so amazing! considering that they didn't spend budget on last year's stage, this year they have the oppurtunity and the budget to really do something amazing and creative in the stage! At least i hope! Not just a big TV screen like WM 35!🤣
What I absolutely love about WM 34 stage is it was inaugurated by female wrestlers and in a great way it was complimentary to all of them as if WWE wants to tell us we take women seriously and next year WM was main evented by Women. But that stage has mask which us similar to Asuka's emperos of tomorrow as well as Charlotte's queen persona and enhanced their entrances. As well as that colourful joys thing fits properly for bayley and Sasha's characters.
Great list, but one I'd add is the WrestleMania 21 stage! I loved the curtains film screen, and light blue film reels on the ring apron, all giving off the Hollywood ascetic, but my favorite minute detail was the way the entrance ramp narrowed to a point before transitioning to the floor! There are certainly bigger 'Mania sets, but I always loved that one.
It's not a stage design but I loved when they had the banners with the wrestlers' faces on them hanging up in the background of the ring. I forget which Mania it was, maybe 21 or 22? It really made the talent feel like a big deal.
Nearly half of WM stage looks good when undertaker finally makes his hocus pocus entrances and everyone's jaw drops. Especially I found WM XXX stage a thing of beauty because it was purple and taker made that entrance as if Vince was hinting something collosole is gonna happen.
My favourite mania stages changes so much. Some days it’s the Florida Globe stage, some days it is the Alamo stage, and some days it is the Aztec stage. Everyday is different.
I was very glad to be able to see the second NOLA stage. The stadium is actually quite kind to those who don’t get really close seats, I could see a lot of the action pretty well from where I was. Such a great stage, didn’t get to see all the crazy CGI from the entrances my buddy texted me as he watched live from Lithuania, and honestly that was definitely for the best XD
Every year I wait to see Wrestlemania stages. It's my favorite thing about WWE. I really miss the good old times when we used to have different sets for each and every PPVs and Yes, I agree with you Adam, WM 33 set is the best
Can we get a video on how Adam would book AEW's Women's Division? It's been their biggest blindspot for almost 2 years now & seeing Adam giving it much needed shakeup would be nice.
I think they're on their way, though. While they never gave it enough tv time to begin with, they got hurt by the pandemic travel restrictions. Most of their women's roster were internationa and not available. That Thunderosa/Baker match gave them a ton of momentum. They seem to be utilizing it, after that excellent abaker promo the following week.
I actually like the Wrestlemania 9 stage… always enjoyed playing it in svr 2006… one of the things that mania is remembered for… along with the awful undertaker match and hogan screwing Bret and Yoko at the end… he cashed in the first money in the bank brother!
29 had a cool design. If you were watching on TV. In person, it got in the way when watching the matches. But Kanes intro at 20 made that one one of my favorites.
33 i think is objectively the best and might always be. Such a magnificent setup. And my personal #2 pick is 24. Might be bias since its my favorite mania but dammit if it isn't stunning when you look at it.
As someone who’s been to WrestleMania (33) and witnessed these larger than life sets in person, the spectacle is amazing. However, as primarily a TV viewer, I’m of the opinion that less is more. Accentuating a wrestler’s entrance amongst a crowd of people, is much more memorable than a bunch of lasers, scaffolding and lcd screens. Gimme Warrior at WM 6, Bret Hart at WM 10, or Austin at WM 13 any day over what they’ve been doing the last 10~15 years.
I know I am gonna get flack but I do like the Wrestlemania 9 stage. Caesar's Palace. I guess I liked the Ancient Rome theme and the fact it was the very first outside Wrestlemania. So I give it props with that. It looked like a coliseum.
I went too Wrestlemania 33 as well, my God seeing that stage was all inspiring! You had to see it in person to see the full scale of it! 33 will always be my favorite Wrestlemania, yes I’m bias since I was there, but that was one of the best nights of my life!
I’m quite partial - probably nostalgic - towards the XIX stage. The WrestleMania logo that has fireworks shooting out of it at the start. The separate stage for Limp Bizkit as if it’s the Other Stage to the wrestler’s Pyramid Stage. The sectioned LED lighting the wrestlers seem to magically appear from behind as if it’s a portal from their crazy world where they’re going to grace us with their presence in our dreary real world for a match. The aisle that BENDS halfway along so there’s a noticeable gap from a wrestler coming out to interfere in a match to when the crowd will actually see them. A brilliantly designed stage for the first WWE event inside of a baseball stadium.
I love Mania 10's set with the MSG short walk way. Just the giant X on the door and the yellow & black aesthetic makes it seem really timeless. Also, I really like Manias 4 and 5 with the massive yellow brick road to the ring.
Also, I remember that I have always had a fondness for WrestleMania 22's design. I always thought the net thing was a skyscraper, which made it so dope to me as a kid and hell even now. But the Big Time theme song for the show has to be one of the greatest WrestleMania themes ever. It made the show feel even bigger. The card was pretty hit or miss, but it's still my favorite WM of all time. That WM made sure I'd always love wrestling.
WrestleMania 21 should’ve been on the list imo. The red carpet ramp, the marquee showing the match, the theatre tron. Such a beautiful design that fit the LA aesthetic, it should’ve taken 27s spot.
Best. List. Ever.... Nice one Adam! I miss all the different stages they had for the old PPVs in the late Attitude era.... Some awesome creative ideas back then... Even if they were all generally "Scaffold based", Best example is the giant, swinging hooks of the early 00's Backlash events. Sorry... Stage nerd stiffy activated.
Great list! I was expecting WM33 to be #1, and there it is! Love it, and I saw it live, and my god it was beautiful. I just looked at it most of the time lol.
Does anyone know if we can suggest any topic for a Adam's top list in a specific place? I would really like to see a Top 10 (or 20) best title changes at WM (because WWE did one some days ago but it has many flaws.
I really love Mania 30 and a little less, but still great 34. They really make me love indoor Wrestlemania's, and the lighting is so beautiful. It really makes me wish we had more closed ceiling Wrestlemania's
I'd honestly swap WM 27 for WM 19. It's not giant and grand but that's why it's great, it's simplicity at it's best. The multiple screens for an entrance, the extra stage for special entrances like Trish's moment, the giant sign to the right and the curved ramp going down. If anything, it's a perfect blend of the grand direction WM stages were going in and the simplistic past they used to be.
Lawler vs Cole is truly an unforgettable Wrestlemania moment that will live forever. Wish it didn't though.
2nd Greatest match ever
1st is doink vs doink
@@Cnut_the_grape gonzales vs taker is numero uno
Unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.
My first mania, for the longest time I would get so mad at all the hate and then I rewatched it
others: "only Adam could make me care about an arena list"
me: "oh hell yeah, this is right up my alley"
I care more about stages than most people too lol. WM33 was a nice breath of fresh air from the usual long LED board they had for WM31 & 32. WM34 kept the fancy stage trend going.
Unfortunately they brought back a bigger LED board for 35. Hopefully 37 has a more creative setup. The Mania sets are the only unique ones we get all year, so I expect them to go all out.
Hell yeah! Wrestlemania 23 stage is my favorite, I can honestly agree that 33s’ stage is the best. It’s the most creative out of all the Mania Stages!
I love the arena setups for WM, but it's more to see how wrestlers embraces change due to it. Stuff like the New Orleans mask showing eyes in the theme of the entrance is such a cool touch that we don't get from normal shows that it gives me chills sometimes.
@@Centrifuze I wish they’d be creative with ppv stages that aren’t Wrestlemania. I mean prior to the pandemic Raw And Smackdown had unique stages. I like that they did that, but I wish they would’ve done that for PPV stages. I think since 2015 they’ve had boring PPV stages right?
@@Linator4 same, that globe was AMAZING!
"Great Khali vs Kane was..."
And to think Great Khali is going into the Hall of Fame this year
Ugh 🤦🏻
I mean like its not suprising he is especially considering the fact hes been the world champion
And also Kane!
@@bogdanneculce-sampetrean2935 No. No. No... NOT "and also Kane".
KANE is going in to the Hall of Fame... and ALSO the Great Khali. Who should be ashamed to be in the same class as such a legend.
They have to try to get over in India, though. :P
WrestleMania XX will always be my favorite arena and logo. Just look at the entrance of Kane vs Undertaker, it was done so masterfully. Kane's entrance sets the entire city on fire leaving only darkness then the druids come to light the way for Taker and the screen doesn't show the city anymore, it's like a post apocalyptic scene.
Facts!
My first mania. Im partial to it but it felt bigger then it was for sure.
My favorite WM of all time..
Damn never looked at both entrances like that, like they told a story off the entrances
“Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand” Matthew 3:2
WrestleMania 33's stage is simply perfect. But WrestleMania XXVIII's just brings me too much nostalgia for it not to be my all-time favorite...
28 wasn't for me. It was a road of a ramp and a very bland WrestleMania sign. Not to mention the trees obstructing people's view which is never a good thing. Mania was good tho
I know the 33 set is amazing, but that 34 set is a freaking work of art.
Facts , this year's Stage have to be the best in years considering it's the first Time fans are allowed and Vince didn't really easy any money on last year so he had double the budget to pay for a glorious Stage
@@mrmeme2917 he also has more room to create a bigger and cooler and longer stage since theres gonna be less fans due to covid. So extra room to play with!
@@wild1won44 construction worker said we will be " Shocked " by the stage so I'm setting my hopes up for a great set ! Also I live 5 minutes from the stadium and I have seen some workers so they definitely started working on the set
@@mrmeme2917 Definitely looks insane.
Ah, damnit, why did these manias need to be bad compared to others when the stage designs stole the show.
As a channel that is based around WWE set design...We LOVE these lists Adam. We design a custom Mania set every year on our channel and this year is no different (shamless plug) but here's a couple fun facts about the Wrestlemania stages:
The WM24 set is based off "The Breakwater" hotel in Miami even though the event took place in Orlando.
The WM30 set is TALLEST Mania set at approximately 154ft tall (even passing the WM33 being built on an elevated surface)
The WM32 Star.....is nearly the size of the WM24 set (it doesn't look that big when hoisted in the air)
The WM26 set is a few feet taller as the 24 set, but it almost 2x as wide.
The WM28 and 31 sets are exactly the same height from the floor level.
The modern day TV set is TALLER than the WM35 set
So far there are three occasions known where the Mania set was at risk of failure (potential to fall): The 26 Overhead, The 30 Sign, and the 33 Globe required stadium evacuation if winds surpassed 50mph)
Happy Wrestlemania season everyone!
That's so interesting, Wrestlemania stages are an underrated topic
As a construction student, I find these facts beyond interesting and makes me appreciate all the effort put in each one even more.
The 30 sign was in the Silverdome. How exactly were 50 mph winds a viable concern?
@@CheezusChrist1776 the 50mph wind part pertains only to the WM33 set. For WM26 and 30 there were several documented concerned by fire marshal and local entities around the structural soundness of the sets, and stringent guidelines they had to follow to be deemed safe for the event given the sheer scale of the structures.
@@Coast2CoastDesigns gotcha. Just misread ya. Appreciate the follow-up
Already knew Adam would find a way to cram mania 17 onto the list
😂😂
Its mania X-7
@@longer_shlonger wrestlemania seventeen
@@fauzanrizkiramzi1759 X-7
@@longer_shlonger 7-teen
Gotta love when Adam does fun top 10s. You can hear the glee in his voice when he's talking, it makes the lists fun to listen to
Only adam could make me care about a arena list.
Best RUclips wrestling personality ever, period.
I mean, Cultaholic did a WM arena tierlist and it was pretty great too :p
I love both Plumpy and Gary RUclips
@@benvlerick8303 Gary RUclips, the inventor of RUclips
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@@kennedynjobvu7658 Hey man I'm doing my best, not my first language 😅
19 deserves some love too. The angled ramp/walkway and the way the stage fit the shape of stadium was just so well done.
Exactly
I want to see a wrestlemania on top of a building where somebody gets thrown out off it... oh. Wait.
Money in the Bank 2020 has entered the chat*
So they need to bring ECW legend or Shane O'Mac...
There will be a smaller wrestlemania set below it
@@EmmaBonn96 underrated comment.
“I’m Adam hailing from Parts Fun Known”
*shows Great Khali being inducted to the Hall of Fame*
Nice
If there’s one thing you can say about WWE is that the WM stages have generally gotten better overtime
Kinda yeah. But it's disappointing when you think that normal PPV or even Raw and SmackDown have way way worse rings
As a person that cares about wrestling stages, this is a video I'm looking forward to this!
I do really like all these stages but 34 takes the cake for me. Talk about having a New Orleans feel written all over it!
Drove there from GA. The stage was so beautiful in person.
Undertaker's WM 29 entrance still gives me chills.
And the list of names that played a part in it is insane!
TOP 10 PPV PROMO POSTERS NEXT!!!!
Read my mind!
Watching The Hardy’s return amongst an ocean of fans while walking down that massive ramp is a sight I’ll never forget
Surprised there was no love for the XIX stage. I think up to that point it was the biggest most unique arena setup they had done. Wasn't just limited to the stage either, but also all around the arena they had decor set up. Not to mention the bent ramp that was unique then
Let’s all hope this year’s stage won’t just be a giant screen like WrestleMania 35 🤞🤞
*36
Yeah 35 was my first Wrestlemania and it was a bit disappointing.
See the Big screen stage actually didn't phase me..
I was so disappointed with that. Its the worst one since the old school manias just because it was such a downgrade being a simple tron after the stages we got from 33 and 34.
I kinda liked the simplicity of WM35s stagen
Adam could we please see your 10 favourite wrestlemania matches in future list please?
Lists Adam should make:
Top 10 6 man tag matches
Top 10 Worst championships (judged by history not design)
I was at WrestleMania 33. When I walked into the stadium, I was amazed by how great the set looked.
The set for Mania 33 is my all-time favorite. It worked so well and looked so amazing. And Naomi’s entrance with that set was PERFECT.
who thinks 39 is the best of all time it is just so beautiful
I have to admit, the stage designs are one of my favorite things in wrestling, specially now with the special designs of wrestlemania. So this list was a joy to watch for me.
Personally, i prefer the 34 over the 33 one because it has A LOT more colours and lights, but i get why people prefer the 33, it's beautiful.
33 rap is spectacular
Seth's Entrance in Maina 33 was just majestic
""Ozymandian hubris" is a phrase I was never expecting to hear in a wrestling list video, but boy do I appreciate the writing.
I was at 33 in Florida. The funniest part was the insanely long ramp to the ring. A few wrestlers were clearly annoyed by it. Cena and Nicki Bella wanted to run down it but stopped halfway in an awkward moment. Stage was damn cool though.
I always liked Wrestlemania 31’s set
@Chick Magnet Joe it was a better version of mania 28
They were the same, except 31 had a big play button logo
The wrestlemania 33 was the best
31 and 30 are my fav cause 30 is so classy and so perfect as well as the 31 it has less colours but beautiful just like a simple white Iphone is better than the rest colourful android models
@Chick Magnet Joe The only reason why wm 28 drew more money is because ppv was dead by 2015. And your wrong about the quality too. Wm 28 was a 3 match show, while wm 31 entire card was amazing.
Whenever it's WM 25 you can guaran-damn-tee Adam correcting it to be the 24th anniversary 😅
Overall only he can make a list about Arenas worth listening to
Another fun top ten with your host Adam Can't-Write-Your-Last-Name
Blampied. Oh I mean Plumpy
Adam talking about 34 : I love all the colours, Mania tends to be boring blue
Adam talking about 33 : Look at the globe, there's so much blue, I love it!
Can you do a list of mania matches that should have been a main event either because they were the best match on the card or because they had a better story they could have told
That would be all taker matches then Rock vs Hogan with honorable mention going to Bryan vs Kingston
@@chasekozak7206 eh not every taker match at mania has been good. Roman vs taker sucked, taker vs mark henry sucked, there has never been a good taker vs kane, and while brock vs taker was historic the combination of age and a conclusion makes the match damn near impossible to watch after the first 7 minutes or so.
I know it's hella basic, but I've always had a soft spot for Wrestlemania XX. MSG manias always feel special and different, and the stage looking like a NYC skyline is fun (especially when Kane set the whole thing on fire). I'm biased, because it's the first mania I ever saw live on PPV, but dammit it's a good one.
Shout-out to WWE’s Production Designer, Jason Robinson. Thank you for all of this and for all that you do.
I was at WrestleMania 35 and honestly, I think that giant screen as the stage worked quite nicely!
33 and 39 stage is my favorite now. Both of them was breathtaking
The pirate theme is so amazing! considering that they didn't spend budget on last year's stage, this year they have the oppurtunity and the budget to really do something amazing and creative in the stage! At least i hope!
Not just a big TV screen like WM 35!🤣
I love this list. Designing elaborate arenas for my custom promotions in the later 2K games was a staple of my gaming experience.
What I absolutely love about WM 34 stage is it was inaugurated by female wrestlers and in a great way it was complimentary to all of them as if WWE wants to tell us we take women seriously and next year WM was main evented by Women. But that stage has mask which us similar to Asuka's emperos of tomorrow as well as Charlotte's queen persona and enhanced their entrances. As well as that colourful joys thing fits properly for bayley and Sasha's characters.
I always liked Wrestlemania 19's Stage Wrestlemania 21 had a cool stage to!
Great list, but one I'd add is the WrestleMania 21 stage! I loved the curtains film screen, and light blue film reels on the ring apron, all giving off the Hollywood ascetic, but my favorite minute detail was the way the entrance ramp narrowed to a point before transitioning to the floor! There are certainly bigger 'Mania sets, but I always loved that one.
Since Wrestlemania 24 was one of the only Manias main evented by a Smackdown match, the design makes me think its the Smackdown Hotel
It's not a stage design but I loved when they had the banners with the wrestlers' faces on them hanging up in the background of the ring. I forget which Mania it was, maybe 21 or 22? It really made the talent feel like a big deal.
It was 22
Nearly half of WM stage looks good when undertaker finally makes his hocus pocus entrances and everyone's jaw drops.
Especially I found WM XXX stage a thing of beauty because it was purple and taker made that entrance as if Vince was hinting something collosole is gonna happen.
Going to my first wrestlemania this year! Childhood dreams do come true!!!!
That Great Khali editing in the intro video was beautifully done.
I know this was probably made before then, but wrestlemania 37 with the big ass pirate ship was cool as hell too!!
Mania 33 was the first show I attended since an ECW taping in 1999. I was on mushrooms and the set blew me away.
When Wrestlemania 69 happens in 2053
Me, in my 60s: I've waited...my entire life for this moment.
*INHALES*...
Me at 70 at that event " back in my day stone cold vs rock was legend "
I’m gonna be 53. I don’t care what happens, I am 1000% going to be there
@@TheLuisPulido same man
Born in 2000.
My favourite mania stages changes so much. Some days it’s the Florida Globe stage, some days it is the Alamo stage, and some days it is the Aztec stage. Everyday is different.
Honestly, how soon are these videos edited for that Kahli insert at the beginning to be put in so close to the announcement?
That zoom in on the Great Khali getting in the Hall of Fame made me lol.
Love that he said nothing but everything with that zoom in on the Great Khali 😅
I look back at 2020 as the year we couldve had the pirate ship stage
WrestleMaina 33.
Everything about it is perfection. Especially the ramp that makes the show feel like the biggest show ever
Great to see some love for a straight up theatre aspect like this. Keep up the fantastic work!
I was very glad to be able to see the second NOLA stage. The stadium is actually quite kind to those who don’t get really close seats, I could see a lot of the action pretty well from where I was. Such a great stage, didn’t get to see all the crazy CGI from the entrances my buddy texted me as he watched live from Lithuania, and honestly that was definitely for the best XD
Wrestlemania 26? Aztec Pyramids? Wow I just learned something today.
Every year I wait to see Wrestlemania stages. It's my favorite thing about WWE. I really miss the good old times when we used to have different sets for each and every PPVs and Yes, I agree with you Adam, WM 33 set is the best
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Can we get a video on how Adam would book AEW's Women's Division? It's been their biggest blindspot for almost 2 years now & seeing Adam giving it much needed shakeup would be nice.
I think they're on their way, though. While they never gave it enough tv time to begin with, they got hurt by the pandemic travel restrictions. Most of their women's roster were internationa and not available.
That Thunderosa/Baker match gave them a ton of momentum. They seem to be utilizing it, after that excellent abaker promo the following week.
I actually like the Wrestlemania 9 stage… always enjoyed playing it in svr 2006… one of the things that mania is remembered for… along with the awful undertaker match and hogan screwing Bret and Yoko at the end… he cashed in the first money in the bank brother!
This needs an update cuz the set for WrestleMania 39 would easily be either 1 or 2
I Agree 💯 Last Year's Was Awesome Can't Wait To See This Year's WrestleMania XL Set.....
29 had a cool design. If you were watching on TV. In person, it got in the way when watching the matches. But Kanes intro at 20 made that one one of my favorites.
33 i think is objectively the best and might always be. Such a magnificent setup.
And my personal #2 pick is 24. Might be bias since its my favorite mania but dammit if it isn't stunning when you look at it.
Bonus point for 33, when we were up in the cheap seats we could also see the Disney fireworks during the Cena entrance.
Last time I was this early I came home to find my wife-you know what, nevermind. Didn’t realize half those sets looked the way they did.
update the list, i think 39 takes the cake
I love the wrestlemania 33 stage with the roller coaster
As someone who’s been to WrestleMania (33) and witnessed these larger than life sets in person, the spectacle is amazing. However, as primarily a TV viewer, I’m of the opinion that less is more. Accentuating a wrestler’s entrance amongst a crowd of people, is much more memorable than a bunch of lasers, scaffolding and lcd screens. Gimme Warrior at WM 6, Bret Hart at WM 10, or Austin at WM 13 any day over what they’ve been doing the last 10~15 years.
I know I am gonna get flack but I do like the Wrestlemania 9 stage. Caesar's Palace. I guess I liked the Ancient Rome theme and the fact it was the very first outside Wrestlemania. So I give it props with that. It looked like a coliseum.
Wrestlemania 28 is probably my favorite design. 33 and 22 are also awesome.
I went too Wrestlemania 33 as well, my God seeing that stage was all inspiring! You had to see it in person to see the full scale of it! 33 will always be my favorite Wrestlemania, yes I’m bias since I was there, but that was one of the best nights of my life!
I’m quite partial - probably nostalgic - towards the XIX stage. The WrestleMania logo that has fireworks shooting out of it at the start. The separate stage for Limp Bizkit as if it’s the Other Stage to the wrestler’s Pyramid Stage. The sectioned LED lighting the wrestlers seem to magically appear from behind as if it’s a portal from their crazy world where they’re going to grace us with their presence in our dreary real world for a match. The aisle that BENDS halfway along so there’s a noticeable gap from a wrestler coming out to interfere in a match to when the crowd will actually see them. A brilliantly designed stage for the first WWE event inside of a baseball stadium.
I love Mania 10's set with the MSG short walk way. Just the giant X on the door and the yellow & black aesthetic makes it seem really timeless.
Also, I really like Manias 4 and 5 with the massive yellow brick road to the ring.
Mania 33's stage makes it feel like a wrestle kingdom for me, and that's a compliment. It's the LOOONNGG ramp for me... and I love that ramp
I absolutely LOVE the Mania 25 logo and stage. I’m so glad to see it get recognized. It might be my #1
Also, I remember that I have always had a fondness for WrestleMania 22's design. I always thought the net thing was a skyscraper, which made it so dope to me as a kid and hell even now. But the Big Time theme song for the show has to be one of the greatest WrestleMania themes ever. It made the show feel even bigger. The card was pretty hit or miss, but it's still my favorite WM of all time. That WM made sure I'd always love wrestling.
WrestleMania 21 should’ve been on the list imo. The red carpet ramp, the marquee showing the match, the theatre tron. Such a beautiful design that fit the LA aesthetic, it should’ve taken 27s spot.
I was at WM33 live. The set was amazing. Glad to see it #1!
WMXX deserves a mention I think, the NY skyline looked awesome and the screen in the background of the hard cam is a unique touch
"It's a giant bridge. And I respect a giant Bridge."
I was there for 33 too! Absolutely agree it’s the best Mania set. The globe was an homage to Universal Studios, based in Florida
33 catching on fire was terrifying. We saw the smoke and flames and ran lol
Dammit Adam, now I'll never not see a spider xD, wild wild west.
Thank you Adam! Hope all is well with you
Man! Adam is great.
Thanks for making list videos.
Best. List. Ever.... Nice one Adam!
I miss all the different stages they had for the old PPVs in the late Attitude era.... Some awesome creative ideas back then... Even if they were all generally "Scaffold based",
Best example is the giant, swinging hooks of the early 00's Backlash events.
Sorry... Stage nerd stiffy activated.
Yes adam, I am so glad you agree about 33 being the best stage in Mania history, it is my absolute favourite
Great list! I was expecting WM33 to be #1, and there it is! Love it, and I saw it live, and my god it was beautiful. I just looked at it most of the time lol.
Does anyone know if we can suggest any topic for a Adam's top list in a specific place? I would really like to see a Top 10 (or 20) best title changes at WM (because WWE did one some days ago but it has many flaws.
I really love Mania 30 and a little less, but still great 34. They really make me love indoor Wrestlemania's, and the lighting is so beautiful. It really makes me wish we had more closed ceiling Wrestlemania's
Is it safe to say we can add the WrestleMania 39 stage to this list even though WM 39 itself hasn't aired yet!
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So effortlessly hilarious these videos are.😂 Bless ya Adam.
Was kinda disappointed the Wrestlemania 21 set didn't make the list. That Hollywood set was pretty cool.
Exactly, I thought it was gonna be at least an honourable mention.
That 33 stage is definitely a sight to see, it’s so beautiful!
I'd honestly swap WM 27 for WM 19. It's not giant and grand but that's why it's great, it's simplicity at it's best. The multiple screens for an entrance, the extra stage for special entrances like Trish's moment, the giant sign to the right and the curved ramp going down. If anything, it's a perfect blend of the grand direction WM stages were going in and the simplistic past they used to be.
Really happy Adam came back to the internet.