There isn’t much else that can be said about WWE’s Golden Era that hasn’t already been stated. It was the boom period for the company, during which it transitioned from regional to international promotion. A transition that no one could have predicted and one that brought millions of fans to their PLEs.
The biggest driving force behind WWE’s Golden Era was its PLEs. These shows drew a huge audience and featured the greatest collection of wrestlers the world has ever seen. They competed in some of the top main events in company history.
However, as fondly as the era is looked upon, there are still a large number of PLE main events that failed to live up to expectations. It’s a 50/50 shot as to whether these main events hit or fall to the wayside. Below are examples of the best and worst PLE main events from WWE’s Golden Era.
Best: WrestleMania: Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff
Not every match on this list is going to include great wrestling. Some will make it on because of their historical importance to World Wrestling Entertainment. This tag team match fits that mold perfectly. In fact, it could be argued that this is THE most important main event in WWE history.
The inaugural WrestleMania needed to cap its night off with a big-time match, and this was it. Hulk Hogan was shining bright, Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff were the perfect heel tandem, and the inclusion of A-lister Mr. T was perfect. It was a match that had all the bells and whistles to draw the eyes of the world. This was the main event of the main events, making WWE a household name.
