WWE WrestleMania XXX: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know

Wrestling fans around the world congregate in one state for one of the biggest spectacles the world pays attention to – WrestleMania. The year’s biggest, most popular and ready-made superstars of the WWE hit the squared circle to entertain the millions (AND MILLIONS!) of wrestling heads on the biggest stage of them all.

On April 6, 2014, the 30th annual iteration of WWE’s “Granddaddy of ‘Em All” will showcase the biggest matches and moments of the year. We’re going to make sure you’re fully aware of what’s going down at the big show and everything that’s involved with ‘Mania 30 weekend.

Here’s all the important info you need to know about WWE WrestleMania XXX.

1. This WrestleMania is Getting Two First Time Honors

WWE WrestleMania XXX has the distinct honor of being the first WrestleMania to ever be held in the state of Louisiana. ‘Mania XXX will also be the first WWE pay-per-view to ever be broadcasted live through the WWE Network streaming service.

2. A Legendary Wrestler Will Be Hosting It

WWE legend Hulk Hogan will be handling the hosting duties this year for the 30th annual WrestleMania. The only other instance in which a former WWE superstar hosted WrestleMania was back in 2011 (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson handled the hosting duties for WrestleMania 27).

3. Three Theme Songs Will Accompany This Installment of WrestleMania

WWE has chosen three separate theme songs to commemorate the momentous occasion of WrestleMania’s 30th annual showcase. Kid Rock’s “Celebrate” (the show’s official theme) and Eminem’s “Legacy” (the plot buildup song for John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt) are those two musical tunes. Check out Kid Rock’s song in the video above and Eminem’s latest tune in the video below.

It also turns out that a 3rd theme song will become an official part of ‘Mania XXX. That newly announced tune is “In Time” by Mark Collie (the storyline buildup theme for The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar). You can listen to that song in the posted video seen below.

4. It’s Taking Place in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome

WrestleMania XXX will be held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, which was originally known as the Louisiana Superdome from 1975-2011 and iscommonly referred to as The Superdome. In it’s current state, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome can contain this total number of fans for the two sports listed below:

– American Football: 73,208 (can be expanded to 76,468)
– Basketball: 55,675

5. The Winner of Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H Will Enter The WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match That Features Randy Orton and Batista

Triple H and Daniel Bryan have been at odds since SummerSlam 2013, after HHH screwed Bryan out of holding the WWE Championship after Bryan defeated John Cena. Randy Orton cashed in his Money in the Bank title shot briefcase to claim the WWE Championship after HHH landed a Pedigree on Bryan. Ever since then, Bryan has butted heads with HHH and The Authority. Daniel Bryan’s “YES!” movement has propelled him to amazing heights of crowd appreciation and he’s been calling for HHH to finally face him in a match.

HHH agreed to take on Daniel Bryan, plus he added this surprising stipulation – the winner of the match will become the third man in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship bout that already includes Randy Orton and Batista. So it looks like it will either be Triple H vs. Randy Orton vs. Batista or Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton vs. Batista in the WrestleMania 30 main event.

6. This Will Be The Undertaker’s 22nd Appearance and Match at ‘Mania

The Undertaker is renowned for his amazing undefeated streak at WrestleMania. At WrestleMania XXX, ‘Taker will face his biggest challenge yet in the form of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar. This match will mark The Undertaker’s 22nd appearance and feature match at WrestleMania.

Take a look at the list below to see the long line of victims that took a loss from ‘Taker at Wrestlemania:

– Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka (WrestleMania 7)
– Jake “The Snake” Roberts (WrestleMania 8)
– King Kong Bundy (WrestleMania 11)
– Diesel (WrestleMania 12)
– Sycho Sid (WrestleMania 13)
– Kane (WrestleMania 14)
– Big Boss Man (WrestleMania 15)
– Triple H (WrestleMania 17)
– Ric Flair (WrestleMania 18)
– Big Show & A-Train (WrestleMania 19)
– Kane (WrestleMania 20)
– Randy Orton (WrestleMania 21)
– Mark Henry (WrestleMania 22)
– Batista (WrestleMania 23)
– Edge (WrestleMania 24)
– Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 25)
– Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 26)
– Triple H (WrestleMania 27)
– Triple H (WrestleMania 28)
– CM Punk (WrestleMania 29)

7. John Cena Will Go One-on-One With Bray Wyatt

John Cena has seemingly been targeted by the leader of The Wyatt Family, the sick and demented Bray Wyatt. Bray Wyatt and his two followers have attacked Cena on two different WWE PPV’s – Royal Rumble 2014 and Elimination Chamber 2014. Bray Wyatt berated both Cena and Hogan on a previous edition of RAW, which further angered Cena. Their feud has now escalated to the point where Cena opted to not participate in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal because he’d rather face Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania XXX.

8. A 30-Man Battle Royal Will Be Contested in Memory of Andre The Giant

Hulk Hogan shocked the crowd during a past episode of WW RAW when he announced a special match that would be taking place for the first time at ‘Mania XXX – the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. This match will feature 30 participants and the winner will walk away with the Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy.

Check out the list of announced participants thus far (we’ll update this list as more wrestlers make their way in):

– Big E
– Alberto Del Rio
– Dolph Ziggler
– Fandango
– Damien Sandow
– Titus O’Neil
– Christian
– Sheamus
– Big Show
– Mark Henry
– The Miz
– Kofi Kingston
– Cody Rhodes
– Goldust
– Heath Slater
– Drew McIntyre
– Jinder Mahal
– Brodus Clay
– Darren Young
– Justin Gabriel
– Rey Mysterio
– R-Truth
– Santino Marella
– The Great Khali
– Zack Ryder
– Sin Cara
– Brad Maddox
– Cesaro
– Xavier Woods
– Tyson Kid

9. The 2014 Hall of Fame Ceremony Will Take Place The Day Before WrestleMania 30

UPDATE: The WWE Hall of Fame 2014 will be available to watch on the WWE Network via the Red Carpet pre-show (8 p.m. EST) and the live Hall of Fame 2014 show itself (9 p.m. EST) on April 5, 2014 (Saturday).

WWE will honor WrestleMania weekend tradition by honoring a new set of Hall of Fame wrestlers for the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony the evening before WrestleMania 30. This event will be held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 5, 2014. WWE Network subscribers will be able to view the Hall of Fame 2014 livestream on that same evening.

Here’s the full list of pro wrestling luminaries who will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame 2014 (once more names are announced, we’ll add their names to this list):

– The Ultimate Warrior (To Be Inducted by Linda McMahon)
– Jake “The Snake” Roberts (To Be Inducted by Diamond Dallas Page)
– Lita (To Be Inducted by Trish Stratus)
– Paul Bearer (To Be Inducted by Kane, The Undertaker and the Real Sons of Paul Bearer, Michael and Daniel Moody)
– Carlos Colon (To Be Inducted by Carlito, Eddie and Orlando Colon)
– Mr. T (To Be Inducted by “Mean” Gene Okerlund and T Junior, The Son of Mr. T)
– Razor Ramon (To Be Inducted by Kevin Nash)

10. The Next WrestleMania Will Be Held in California

2015’s WrestleMania 31 will take place on March 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California at Levi’s Stadium.

Here’s the rest of the matches planned for WWE WrestleMania XXX:

– AJ Lee (c) vs. Naomi vs. Cameron vs. Brie Bella vs. Nikki Bella vs. Natalya vs. Eva Marie vs. Emma vs. Aksana vs. Alicia Fox vs. Summer Rae vs. Rosa Mendes vs. Layla vs. Tamina Snuka (14-Diva “Vickie Guerrero Invitational” Match for the WWE Divas Championship)
– The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns) vs. The Authority (Kane & The New Age Outlaws Team of Road Dogg and Billy Gunn)
– The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) (c) vs. The Real Americans (Jack Swagger & Cesaro) vs. Los Matadores (Diego and Fernando) vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel (Fatal 4-Way for the WWE Tag Team Championship)