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- Date: March 30, 2008
- Venue: Citrus Bowl
- City: Orlando, Florida
- Attendance: 74,635WWE.com: WrestleMania® XXIV Crushes Records, Careers (March 30, 2008)
- Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, Jonathan Coachman, Joey Styles, and Tazz
- John Legend sang "America The Beautiful"
- Snoop Dogg and Kim Kardashian appeared
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WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth installment of WrestleMania - a pay-per-view professional wrestling event held by World Wrestling Entertainment.
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Background
At the WWE's February pay-per-view No Way Out, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. broke wrestler Big Show's nose. In response, Big Show challenged Mayweather to a "no disqualification" match at WrestleMania XXIV, which Mayweather accepted. Reportedly paid $20 million for his participation, Mayweather knocked out Big Show with the help of brass knuckles.SI.com: So 'Money' (March 30, 2008)Perhaps the most emotional moment of WrestleMania XXIV was when Shawn Michaels defeated Ric Flair, retiring the 59-year-old pro wrestling veteran. Flair, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame the night before, received a standing ovation from the crowd as he walked back to the dressing room.WWE.com: The End (March 30, 2008)
News reports later indicated over 40 fans suffered from minor injuries when a fireworks mishap occurred at the end of the event.FOXNews.com: Fireworks Malfunction Injures Dozens During Wrestlemania (March 31, 2008) The WWE issued an apology and stated it would investigate the matter.WWE.com: WWE Statement On Fireworks (March 30, 2008)
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WrestleMania XXIV Questions
After Mickey Rourke called out Chris Jericho do you think a fight will happen at WrestleMania 25? 2 AnswersOh man would I love for it to happen, but unfortunately it looks like Rourke has pulled out. "HOUSTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for actor Mickey Rourke says he won't... read more -
WrestleMania XXIV News
- Topix: WrestleMania News
- SI.com: So 'Money' (March 30, 2008)
- The absurdity of the match, however, was probably best captured early on when Mayweather dangled on Wight's back and brought him down with a chokehold before Wight recovered and took out most of Mayweather's entourage.
- The Sweet Science: Money Mania! Mayweather Gets WWE KO Win (March 30, 2008)
- The Grand Rapids Press: Mayweather knocks out Big Show at WrestleMania (March 30, 2008)
- Orlando Sentinel blog: Mayweather Beats Big Show at Wrestlemania (March 30, 2008)
- ESPN.com: How will Mayweather-Big Show play out? (March 10, 2008)
- 411mania.com: Mayweather/Big Show Segment Nearly Turns into Legit Brawl (March 11, 2008)
- SI.com: Mayweather goes from WBC to WWE (February 25, 2008)
- Central Florida News 13: WrestleMania 24 Coming To Orlando
- Google News: WrestleMania XXIV
24-Man Battle Royal
- Kane won the battle royal after eliminating Mark Henry, and per the match stipulations, went on to face Chavo Guerrero for the ECW Championship later that night.
Belfast Brawl
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
- CM Punk grabbed the briefcase after a head-to-head showdown with Chris Jericho at the top of the ladder. Jericho fell backwards and his ankle got caught in the rungs, allowing Punk to get the victory.
Smackdown! vs Raw Match
ECW Championship
- Kane pinned Chavo Guerrero after a chokeslam. Chavo put up no offense, and the match itself lasted no longer than 10 seconds.
Career Threatening Match
- Shawn Michaels pinned Ric Flair after Sweet Chin Music. Michaels said "I'm sorry. I love you" before kicking Flair in the face. Flair's in-ring career is now over.
BunnyMania Lumberjack Match
- Beth Phoenix and Melina defeated Ashley and Maria, thanks to outside interference by Santino Marella. Phoenix pinned Maria after a fisherman suplex slam for the decision.
WWE Championship
- Randy Orton pinned John Cena to retain his title. Triple H pedigreed Cena, but as he went for the cover, Orton stiff-kicked him and got the pinfall. Orton retains his title.
"David and Goliath" Match
- Floyd "Money" Mayweather "knocked out" the Big Show after several chair shots, and a knockout punch using brass knuckles.
World Heavyweight Championship
- Undertaker made Edge tap out in a triangle submission hold. Edge speared Taker, but as he went for the pin, Taker caught him in the hold. Undertaker is the new World Heavyweight champion.
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Upon investigation... Wrestlemania XXIV only got 1.058 PPV... Pacquaio outsells Mayweather, Undertaker, Flair, Cena and HHH combined... :D
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But then again Mayweather in his usual counter-punching style would reply that he appeared in WWE WrestleMania XXIV...
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11/20/09 - John Cena vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXIV? http://tinyurl.com/ydot7ek
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