Superstars’ First WrestleMania Appearances: Iconic Debuts That Made History**
# **Superstars’ First WrestleMania Appearances: Iconic Debuts That Made History**
WrestleMania is the grandest stage in professional wrestling, where legends are born and careers are defined. Over the years, countless WWE Superstars have made their **first-ever WrestleMania appearances**, creating unforgettable moments. From shocking debuts to breakout performances, these appearances have shaped wrestling history.
Let’s take a look at some of the most **iconic first WrestleMania matches and debuts** that left fans in awe.
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## **1. The Undertaker – WrestleMania VII (1991)**
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**Debut Match:** vs. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka
The Deadman’s first WrestleMania appearance marked the beginning of the most legendary streak in WWE history. **The Undertaker** made an immediate impact, dominating Snuka in a short but dominant match. Little did fans know this would be the start of **The Streak (21-0)**—one of WrestleMania’s greatest legacies.
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## **2. John Cena – WrestleMania XX (2004)**
**Debut Match:** vs. Big Show (for the WWE United States Championship)
Before becoming the **Face of WWE**, John Cena made his WrestleMania debut in a memorable **U.S. Title** match. Cena used his "Doctor of Thuganomics" persona to defeat Big Show with an **FU (later called the Attitude Adjustment)**. This win was the launching pad for Cena’s meteoric rise.
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## **3. Brock Lesnar – WrestleMania X8 (2002)**
**Debut Match:** vs. Hardy Boyz (in a Tag Team Turmoil match)
**"The Next Big Thing"** Brock Lesnar made his first WrestleMania appearance alongside **Paul Heyman**, quickly showcasing his freakish strength. Though he didn’t win, this was just the beginning—later that year, he became the **youngest WWE Champion** at SummerSlam.
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## **4. AJ Styles – WrestleMania 32 (2016)**
**Debut Match:** vs. Chris Jericho
After years of dominating **TNA and NJPW**, AJ Styles finally arrived in WWE and faced **Chris Jericho** in his first WrestleMania. Though he lost, Styles proved he belonged on the grand stage. He later became a **2-time WWE Champion** and one of the company’s top stars.
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## **5. Ronda Rousey – WrestleMania 34 (2018)**
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**Debut Match:** Mixed Tag Team Match (with Kurt Angle vs. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon)
The **UFC Hall of Famer** made her in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34, teaming with Kurt Angle in a winning effort. Her performance shocked fans and cemented her as a **future WWE Women’s Champion**.
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## **6. The Shield – WrestleMania 29 (2013)**
**Debut Match:** vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton & Big Show
**Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose** burst onto the WrestleMania scene in a dominant 6-man tag team match. Their victory signaled the rise of three future **WWE World Champions**.
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## **7. Sting – WrestleMania 31 (2015)**
**Debut Match:** vs. Triple H
After decades in **WCW and TNA**, the **Icon** finally stepped into a WWE ring at WrestleMania. Though he lost, his face-off with **The Undertaker** (teased post-match) remains one of the biggest "what if?" moments in wrestling history.
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## **8. Bianca Belair – WrestleMania 37 (2021)**
**Debut Match:** vs. Sasha Banks (for the SmackDown Women’s Championship)
In her first WrestleMania match, **Bianca Belair** made history by defeating **Sasha Banks** in the **first-ever WrestleMania main event between two Black women**. Her emotional victory cemented her as WWE’s next big star.
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## **9. Kevin Owens – WrestleMania 32 (2016)**
**Debut Match:** Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Owens entered his first WrestleMania as **IC Champion** but lost in a chaotic ladder match. Despite the loss, his WrestleMania journey was just beginning—later headlining **WrestleMania 38** against **"Stone Cold" Steve Austin**.
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## **10. Becky Lynch – WrestleMania 32 (2016)**
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| Superstars’ First WrestleMania Appearances: Iconic Debuts That Made History** |
**Debut Match:** Multi-woman tag match
Before becoming **"The Man,"** Becky Lynch made her WrestleMania debut in a short tag match. Just three years later, she **main-evented WrestleMania 35** in the first women’s match to ever headline the show.
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### **Final Thoughts**
A WrestleMania debut can **make or break a superstar’s career**. For some, it was the start of a legendary journey (like The Undertaker or John Cena). For others, it was a stepping stone to greatness (like Bianca Belair and The Shield).
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