Main eventing WrestleMania I

Hogan headlined the inaugural WrestleMania in 1985, teaming with Mr. T (pictured) to defeat “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

The match, held at Madison Square Garden, brought wrestling into the mainstream with celebrity appearances from Muhammad Ali and Cyndi Lauper.

This event set the template for WWE’s global success.