WrestleMania X (1994)

State of the Squared Circle: The WWF is in a holding pattern between the days of Hulk-A-Mania and the "New Generation" with Yokozuna, a bad guy sumo wrestler from Japan (he was actually Samoan) dominating the organization with a title reign that lasted almost a year. Yoko dispensed with Hulk Hogan at the first King of the Ring and retained his title against Lex Luger at SummerSlam and against the Undertaker at Survivor Series and The Royal Rumble. During this time, Vince has pumped up Bret Hart as a people's champion who showcases his amazing in-ring ability throughout 1993 and early 1994. With the rule that the winner of the Royal Rumble getting a title shot at WrestleMania still in place, Bret and Lex have a controversial tie as both men's feet appear to hit the floor at the same time. The result: Bret and Lex both get a title shot at WrestleMania X. Following a coin toss we learn that Bret will have to face his brother Owen before taking on the winner of a Lex-Yoko match. Owen is the convenient opponent as he has begun to feud with his brother in recent months. It is also worth noting that WMX is the first WM without Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster finished his run in the WWF before leaving for a TV career:

While filming "Thunder in Paradise" at Disney MGM Studios, Hulk joins on with WCW...

The Venue: For the 10th anniversary of WrestleMania, the WWF returns to Madison Square Garden, home of the 1st and 20th WrestleManias.

The Card:

Owen Hart def. Bret “Hit Man” Hart

In the opening bout we are treated to a classic match between the Hart brothers. Both men shine, but it is Owen who proves he can hang with his top level brother. Not only does Owen win the match (which means nothing for Bret who gets his title shot later in the evening anyway), but the bout leads to a series of main event rematches between the two.

Mixed Tag Match: Bam Bam Bigelow & Luna Vachon def. Doink & Dink

Thanks to the family friendly WWF we are stuck with crap like this again...

Falls Count Anywhere Match: Randy "Macho Man" Savage def. Crush w/ Mr. Fuji

Though Savage still has plenty of tread on the tires, instead of giving us a dream bout against Bret, we are stuck with this snoozer against Crush. It proves to be the "Macho Man's" last WrestleMania to date.

Women’s Championship: Alundra Blayze def. Leilani Kai to retain

Vince brings back the WWF Women's title, but instead of getting hotties like we have today, we get pigs like these two...

WWE Championship: Yokozuna w/ Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette def. Lex Luger by DQ (Mr. Perfect was special guest referee)

In a rematch of SummerSlam, Lex unsuccessfully tries to take the title from Yokozuna. Mr. Perfect is named the special referee and his actions cost Luger the title. It was supposed to set up a Luger/Perfect feud, but Mr. Perfect leaves the WWF soon after.

Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Razor Ramon def. Shawn Michaels to retain

A gimmick match between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon for their disputed IC titles ends up stealing the show and becoming one of the greatest matches of all time. The pace is off the charts and the ladder is used as a brutal weapon. The bout goes on to popularize a hardcore style in the WWF, with the help of Philadelphia's ECW.

World Tag Team Championship: Men on a Mission w/ Oscar def. The Quebecers w/ Johnny Polo by count-out

Why? Why? Why?

Earthquake def. Adam Bomb w/ Harvey Wippleman

Come on, back to back crap!?!?!?!?

WWE Championship Main Event: Bret “Hit Man” Hart def. Yokozuna w/ Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette

In a rematch of the WrestleMania IX main event, Bret Hart regains the title he lost a year ago. Roddy Piper takes on the role of special referee.