List of WrestleMania 9 Awards and Critical Reception

IMDB Rating — 5.7/10

Below Average Fan Reception

WrestleMania 9 holds a 5.7/10 rating on IMDB — reflecting the event's divisive reception, with fans recognizing its unique spectacle but widely criticizing the main event booking.

Best Match — Steiner Brothers vs. Headshrinkers

WM9's Only Great Match

The Steiner Brothers vs. Headshrinkers at 14:22 is universally cited as WM9's best match — a physical, innovative tag team match that showcased both teams at their best.

Worst Match — Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez

Legendarily Poor Match — Chloroform Finish

The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez is almost universally cited as WM9's worst match — with the chloroform finish and Gonzalez's limited mobility creating a poor match that is frequently listed among the worst in WM history.

Most Criticized Booking — Double Main Event

Most Universally Criticized WM Booking in History

The WM9 double main event (Hart loses title, Hogan immediately wins it) is the most universally criticized piece of WM booking in history — retroactively considered worse than virtually any other WM creative decision.

Most Praised Production Element — Roman Theme

Toga Theme Praised for Spectacle Despite Absurdity

Despite the absurdity of the Roman toga theme, WM9's production design is widely praised for its commitment and visual spectacle — the camel entrances, coliseum set, and toga costuming creating a genuinely unique visual experience.

Cagematch Community Rating — 2/10

Harshly Rated by Community

WrestleMania 9 is rated 2/10 on Cagematch — one of the harshest WM community ratings, reflecting widespread criticism of the main event booking and in-ring quality.