Prime Time Bites: Why Vince McMahon Gambled Everything on WrestleMania in Canada

Why did Vince McMahon take WrestleMania to Canada for one of the biggest gambles in WWF history? At WrestleMania VI, the WWF took over Toronto’s massive SkyDome for an unforgettable night built around Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior — WWF Champion vs. Intercontinental Champion. It was an enormous undertaking. A massive stadium. A huge international audience. And a main event that asked whether Ultimate Warrior could truly become the WWF’s next megastar. Sean Mooney and Steve Fall look back at the decisions behind WrestleMania VI, the risk of running such a massive stadium show outside the United States, Hulk Hogan passing the torch to Ultimate Warrior, and whether Vince McMahon’s gamble ultimately paid off. Was WrestleMania VI one of Vince McMahon’s biggest risks of the Hulkamania era?