List of All Matches at WrestleMania 2

Paul Orndorff vs. Don Muraco

Nassau Coliseum, New York — Opening Match

The opening match of WrestleMania 2 from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York pitted 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff against 'The Magnificent' Don Muraco, who was accompanied to the ring by his manager Mr. Fuji. Before the contest, Muraco cut a promo declaring that Orndorff was the embarrassment of WrestleMania 1 and that he would be the embarrassment of WrestleMania 2 as well. The match was physically competitive but ended in controversial fashion — a double countout — meaning neither man could claim a decisive victory. The result disappointed the Long Island crowd who had hoped for a clean finish. Adding to the controversy was an incident during the match where Orndorff directed a disrespectful gesture toward Mr. Fuji, a moment that has since been edited out of most commercially available versions of the bout. Match time: 4:10. Result: Double Countout.

Randy 'Macho Man' Savage vs. George 'The Animal' Steele

Nassau Coliseum, New York — WWF Intercontinental Championship

The second match at Nassau Coliseum was a championship bout for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Randy 'Macho Man' Savage entered as champion, accompanied by his real-life wife and on-screen manager Miss Elizabeth. His challenger was the unpredictable George 'The Animal' Steele — a man famous for his wild behavior, biting the ring turnbuckle pads, and ripping the white stuffing out of the corners, which he did with relish throughout this contest. The match's central storyline was Steele's infatuation with Elizabeth. Steele was perpetually distracted by her presence at ringside, abandoning his attack on Savage to stare lovingly at the woman at the centre of the feud. Savage exploited these moments of weakness ruthlessly. The decisive moment came when Savage pinned Steele with his feet on the second rope for leverage — a classic heel tactic — retaining the Intercontinental Championship in questionable but effective fashion. The crowd rated the match positively for its storytelling. Match time: 5:10. Result: Randy Savage retains via pinfall.

Jake 'The Snake' Roberts vs. George Wells

Nassau Coliseum, New York — Singles Match

The third match from the New York venue featured Jake 'The Snake' Roberts making his WrestleMania debut against George Wells. Roberts was still in the early stages of establishing himself on the WWF main roster, having debuted in early 1986, and used his psychological warfare tactics and sinister character to build menace leading into this match. In the ring, Roberts dispatched Wells efficiently with his devastating finishing move, the DDT — a move so impactful that fans at ringside recoiled visibly. But the most talked-about moment came after the final bell: Roberts reached into his bag and retrieved his enormous pet snake, Damien, draping the reptile across the unconscious and helpless George Wells. The terrifying post-match image burned into the memory of every fan watching and immediately cemented Roberts as one of the WWF's most effective villains. Match time: 3:15. Result: Jake Roberts wins via DDT pinfall.

Mr. T vs. 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper — Boxing Match

Nassau Coliseum, New York — Main Event

The main event of the New York portion of WrestleMania 2 was one of the most unconventional bouts in WrestleMania history — a legitimate boxing match between celebrity crossover star Mr. T and the most hated heel in the WWF, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper. The match had a panel of celebrity judges including basketball legend Darryl 'Chocolate Thunder' Dawkins, with ring announcer Joan Rivers providing introductions and Joe Frazier serving as Mr. T's cornerman. Piper's corner was manned by legendary boxing trainer Lou Duva with 'Cowboy' Bob Orton as backup. The contest itself was exactly what the mixed audience expected from two non-professional boxers — physical, sloppy, and emotionally charged. Piper knocked Mr. T to the canvas in the second round and the crowd erupted. Mr. T rebounded and knocked Piper down in the third. The end arrived in the fourth round when a frustrated Piper — facing defeat — threw his wooden stool across the ring at Mr. T, then bodily picked up T and bodyslammed him to the canvas. The referee immediately disqualified Piper, awarding the victory to Mr. T. The match lasted 13:14. Result: Mr. T wins by disqualification.

Fabulous Moolah vs. Velvet McIntyre

Rosemont Horizon, Chicago — WWF Women's Championship

The opening match of the Chicago segment at the Rosemont Horizon was contested for the WWF Women's Championship. The Fabulous Moolah — one of the most dominant figures in women's wrestling history, having held the Women's title for a record 27+ years — entered as champion against the athletic and spirited Velvet McIntyre. The match itself was shockingly brief, lasting only one minute and 25 seconds. McIntyre made a spirited effort early in the contest, landing a pair of dropkicks and a back elbow before slamming Moolah to the canvas. She went to the second rope for a splash — but Moolah rolled out of the way. Moolah immediately covered for the pinfall and retained the Women's Championship in decisive if unremarkable fashion. The brevity of the match drew some criticism from fans who felt the women's division deserved more time. Match time: 1:25. Result: Fabulous Moolah retains.

Corporal Kirchner vs. Nikolai Volkoff — Flag Match

Rosemont Horizon, Chicago

A patriotic Flag Match was next from Chicago, pitting the patriotic American soldier character Corporal Kirchner against the Soviet heel Nikolai Volkoff, who was managed by the legendary 'Classy' Freddie Blassie. The match played heavily into the Cold War political atmosphere of mid-1980s America, with Volkoff representing Soviet Russia as the ultimate villainous character. The contest was competitive throughout, with Blassie's interference threatening to tip the balance in Volkoff's favour. However, in the decisive moment, Blassie attempted to throw his infamous cane into the ring for Volkoff to use as a weapon. Kirchner caught the cane mid-air. In poetic justice, the American soldier used Blassie's own cane to strike Volkoff and secure the pinfall victory, allowing the Stars and Stripes to wave triumphantly over the ring to the delight of the Chicago crowd. Result: Corporal Kirchner wins.

20-Man WWF vs. NFL Battle Royal

Rosemont Horizon, Chicago — Main Event

One of the most unique matches in WrestleMania history — the 20-man Battle Royal featuring WWF professional wrestlers competing alongside active NFL football players. The roster of participants was extraordinary: on the wrestling side were Pedro Morales, Tony Atlas, Ted Arcidi, Dan Spivey, Hillbilly Jim, King Tonga, The Iron Sheik, Big John Studd, B. Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, and the towering Andre the Giant. The NFL players included Jimbo Covert and William 'Refrigerator' Perry of the Chicago Bears, Harvey Martin of the Dallas Cowboys, Ernie Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Russ Francis. The match produced multiple memorable moments, most notably when Big John Studd — who had been vocal about NFL players having no business in a wrestling ring — was eliminated by William 'The Refrigerator' Perry in a moment of delicious irony. Perry had initially shaken Studd's hand with a smile and then used that handshake to pull Studd out of the ring over the top rope. The final sequence saw Andre the Giant eliminate both Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart to claim the victory, winning the Battle Royal to a thunderous ovation from the Chicago crowd. Result: Andre the Giant wins.

British Bulldogs vs. The Dream Team — WWF Tag Team Championship

Rosemont Horizon, Chicago — Title Match

The final match of the Chicago segment and the most critically acclaimed contest of the entire WrestleMania 2 event. The British Bulldogs — Davey Boy Smith and the Dynamite Kid, managed by legendary Captain Lou Albano — challenged The Dream Team of Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake for the WWF Tag Team Championship. Adding to the spectacle, rock and roll legend Ozzy Osbourne joined Captain Lou Albano in the Bulldogs' corner, giving the match genuine celebrity star power. The match was a masterclass in tag team wrestling for the era. After a gruelling back-and-forth contest, the finish arrived when Davey Boy Smith flung Greg Valentine into the corner with enough force that Valentine's head collided heavily with Dynamite Kid, who was positioned on the apron. The collision knocked Dynamite Kid to the floor while Valentine stumbled backward and fell. Davey Boy Smith immediately covered Valentine for the three-count, and the British Bulldogs became the new WWF Tag Team Champions to an enormous ovation. It was the most significant title change of the entire event. Match result: British Bulldogs win the WWF Tag Team Championship.

Ricky Steamboat vs. Hercules Hernandez

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena — Singles Match

The Los Angeles segment opened with a showcase singles match featuring the fan-favourite Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat against the powerful Hercules Hernandez. Steamboat, one of the most athletically gifted performers in WWF at the time, demonstrated the kind of fast-paced, technically polished work that had made him a crowd favourite across the country. Hercules brought raw power and physical intimidation to the contest. Steamboat's superior speed and in-ring technique proved to be the deciding factor as he secured the pinfall victory to a positive reception from the Los Angeles crowd. The match served as an effective curtain-raiser for the Los Angeles portion of the event, demonstrating the WWF's commitment to putting on high-quality in-ring action across all three venues. Result: Ricky Steamboat wins.

'Adorable' Adrian Adonis vs. Uncle Elmer

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena — Singles Match

The second match from Los Angeles featured 'Adorable' Adrian Adonis — managed by the fast-talking Jimmy Hart — against the large and lovable country character Uncle Elmer. Adonis had recently undergone a dramatic character transformation, shifting from a tough biker persona to an effeminate, flamboyant character complete with makeup, bows, and an 'adorable' aesthetic that made him one of the WWF's most hated heels. With Jimmy Hart's interference and considerable cheating, Adonis was able to neutralise the larger Elmer and claim the victory, much to the displeasure of the Los Angeles crowd. The match was brief and primarily served to advance the Adonis character rather than showcase extensive in-ring excellence. Result: Adrian Adonis wins.

Terry and Hoss Funk vs. Tito Santana and Junkyard Dog

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena — Tag Team Match

The penultimate match from Los Angeles featured the legendary Funk brothers — Terry Funk and Hoss Funk (Dory Funk Jr.), managed by Jimmy Hart — taking on the colourful babyface pairing of Tito Santana and the Junkyard Dog. The Funk brothers were accomplished veterans and legitimate wrestling royalty from the Amarillo territory, and their inclusion at WrestleMania 2 lent the event considerable in-ring credibility. The decisive moment in the match came when Jimmy Hart slid his infamous megaphone into the ring for Terry Funk, who used it to strike Junkyard Dog behind the referee's back. Funk then covered JYD for the pinfall victory, and the Funk brothers advanced with their hands raised. Result: Terry and Hoss Funk win.

Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy — Steel Cage Match

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena — Main Event, WWF World Heavyweight Championship

The climactic main event of WrestleMania 2 — and the third main event of the entire evening — was the first Steel Cage Match in WrestleMania history. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan, his ribs heavily taped following a brutal attack by Bundy on the March 1 Saturday Night's Main Event, entered the cage against the massive King Kong Bundy, who was flanked by manager Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan. The rules were simple: to win, a wrestler must escape the cage by climbing over the top and touching both feet to the floor. Bundy began by immediately tearing the protective tape from Hogan's injured ribs, exposing the damaged area to his devastating Avalanche body splash. Bundy seemed dominant early, hitting multiple Avalanches and a Big Splash that drove Hogan into the mat. But the capacity crowd of 14,500 in Los Angeles began the Hulk Up chant. Hogan answered. The Immortal One hit a power slam on Bundy, followed by his signature leg drop. He then began the climb to freedom. Bundy caught his legs. Hogan kicked furiously, freeing himself, and climbed over the top of the steel cage, dropping to the arena floor to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in one of the most dramatic finishes in WrestleMania history. After the match, Hogan spotted Bobby Heenan trapped inside the cage. He reached back through the bars, grabbed The Brain, and rammed his head into the cage wall before atomic dropping him outside. Result: Hulk Hogan retains the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.