WWE: WrestleMania V

The Mega Powers Explode
A couple of notes here in that this is the exact same version of this event taken from the WrestleMania Anthology set meaning that all references to "WWF" & various music has been changed to due the rights expiring but there is no blurring of the WWF logo since this event happened before the "Attitude Era."

This marked the first time ever that a WrestleMania was held in the same venue back to back as it returned to Trump Plaza in Atlantic City once again as Run-DMC performed their "WrestleMania Rap" while this was the WrestleMania debuts of Big Boss Man, Mr. Perfect, Owen Hart as the Blue Blazer, Ronnie Garvin, Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson, Marty Jannetty & Shawn Michaels.

"The Mega Powers" explode was the name given to the event based off the main event a year in the making as the former partners now enemies faced off in WWE Champion Randy Savage vs. Hulk Hogan with their manager Ms. Elizabeth in a neutral corner but was a distraction to both men throughout...

Great DVD
Brings back so many memories of when wrestling was worth watching! Reminded me of the good old days,watching quality PPV's with family&friends!

Will Be Much Better If You Enjoy Tag Team Action
After the explosion of an event that was Wrestlemania IV, this fifth installment would have been hard-pressed to live up to expectations. It doesn't, of course, but still manages to turn in a decent showing.

Some of the highlights of Wrestlemania V include:

-A great tag match featuring Demolition vs. The Warlords (what a power display!)
-The Hart Foundation finally getting a big "babyface" response instead of being "heels".
-Jake "The Snake Roberts" pulling out Damien on Andre The Giant (I've never seen the big guy move so fast).
-Seeing Bobby "The Brain" Heenan getting bounced around the ring a little bit (!).
-The debut of Curt "Mr. Perfect" Hennig, as well as the Ultimate Warrior finally becoming a huge force in the industry.

Of course, the Hulk Hogan vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage main event is the most entertaining match of the night. Savage was always such a great wrestling personality and showman that his big build-up matches...

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