March 31, 1985: WrestleMania: New York City, New York
  • Tito Santana defeated The Executioner (Buddy Rose) via submission
  • King Kong Bundy pinned SD Jonesin nine seconds
  • Ricky Steamboat pinned Matt Borne
  • Brutus Beefcake and David Sammartino fought to a Double Countout
  • Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Junkyard Dog defeated Greg Valentine by Count Out. Valentine retains the Intercontiental title
  • World Tag Team Title Match: Nikolai Volkoff and Iron Sheik defeated Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda when Volkoff pinned Windham to win the titles
  • Andre the Giant defeated John Studd in a "bodyslam" match. If Andre lost he would retire. If Studd lost, he would give Andre $15,000
  • World Womens' Title Match: Wendi Richter (managed by Cyndi Lauper) pinned Lelani Kai to win the title
  • Main Event Tag Team Match: Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeated Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper when Hogan pinned Orndorff. Muhammad Ali was the special outside referee.

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