Movies like WrestleMania II (1986)
The best movies like WrestleMania II (1986) are WrestleMania (1985), WWE WrestleMania VI (1990) and No Holds Barred (1989). If WrestleMania II hooked you with its action and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedNacho Libre (2006)6.5/10 from 1,956 votes
- NewestBacklash Tampa (2026)Released 2026
WrestleMania (1985)
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania VI (1990)
More than 65,000 fans pack the Toronto SkyDome to witness The Ultimate Challenge as The Ultimate Warrior faces Hulk Hogan with both the WWE Championship and WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase defends the Million Dollar Championship against Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Dusty Rhodes and more in action!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
No Holds Barred (1989)
Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania III (1987)
Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage battles Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at The Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit, Michigan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNacho Libre (2006)
Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGymkata (1985)
U.S. agents send a gymnastic martial artist to secure a missile-base site in the savage country of Parmistan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)
WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 22 (2006)
WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Crown Jewel was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the third Crown Jewel and took place on October 21, 2021, at Mohammed Abdu Arena on The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season. The event aired via pay-per-view and livestreaming, marking the first Crown Jewel to air on Peacock in the United States.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2007 (2007)
Royal Rumble (2007) was the twentieth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 28, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown! and ECW brands. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship between John Cena and Umaga. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Batista versus Mr. Kennedy for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured match on the ECW brand was between Bobby Lashley and Test for the ECW World Championship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Day 1 2022 (2022)
WWE kicks off 2022 with the first-ever WWE Day 1 event. Big E puts the WWE Championship on the line against Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley in a Fatal 5-Way Match. "The Man" Becky Lynch defends the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Liv Morgan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2008 (2008)
Royal Rumble (2008) was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 27, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands. The event was also the first WWE pay-per-view broadcast in high definition. As has been customary since 1993, the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's WrestleMania. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was Randy Orton versus Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Edge versus Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured matches on the undercard were Montel Vontavious Porter versus Ric Flair in a Career Threatening match and John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus Chris Jericho.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019)
Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, this is the 33rd annual event under the Survivor Series chronology. This is the first time in the history of the event that the NXT brand will be featured.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2018 (2018)
The 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble will come to the WWE Universe from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight and you can get your tickets now! Relive incredible past Royal Rumble events on the award-winning WWE Network, and don’t miss out when Royal Rumble returns to Philadelphia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 29 (2013)
At the Show of Shows, John Cena has a chance to rewrite history when he challenges The Rock for the WWE Championship. A brash, remorseless CM Punk seeks the ultimate claim to immortality by attempting to do what no one has done before him - defeat the Undertaker at WrestleMania, ending his double decade-long Streak. Brock Lesnar and Triple H collide in a No Holds Barred showdown where The Game’s illustrious career is on the line. This is the place where legends are made. This is WrestleMania.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)
The Rock and John Cena collide in the most anticipated WrestleMania face-off in history, an epic match that will forever define the legacies of these icons. The Deadman stakes his entire legacy on one battle with Triple H inside the nightmarish prison they immortalized, Hell In A Cell, with The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels as special guest referee. WWE Champion CM Punk faces off against Chris Jericho in the explosive clash of revolutionaries that will determine which man truly is “The Best In The World.” Daniel Bryan defends his title against a riled-up and ruthless Sheamus, who will have to fight through The Submission Specialist’s tactics to claim his first World Heavyweight Championship. Team Teddy takes on Team Johnny to determine which man will win total control of Raw and SmackDown. This was the twenty-eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 1, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It is the highest grossing PPV event in professional wrestling history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021)
The 37th annual Showcase of the Immortals is back in business at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida as night two will feature Asuka defending her Raw Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt returning to in-ring action against Randy Orton, Intercontinental Champion Big E takes on Apollo Crews for his title, and "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns defends his Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan & Edge in a Triple Threat Match.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXV (2009)
WrestleMania XXV was the twenty-fifth annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by the National Guard and took place on April 5, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The first main event was a singles match for the WWE Championship that featured the champion, Triple H, defending against Randy Orton. The second was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship, between defedning champion Edge against John Cena & Big Show. The third main event was The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. Featured matches on the undercard included, Jeff Hardy versus Matt Hardy in an Extreme Rules match, Chris Jericho versus the team of Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Jimmy Snuka, and the annual Money in the Bank ladder match featuring Kane, MVP, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, Kofi Kingston, CM Punk, Christian, & Finlay. With an attendance of 72,744, it is the 6th largest attendance in WrestleMania history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2006 (2006)
Royal Rumble (2006) was the nineteenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by Sony Computer Entertainment's The Con and took place on January 29, 2006 in the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida The biggest Superstars of WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown! clash at Royal Rumble to determine who will go to WrestleMania 22 as the heavyweight contender. Also, WWE Title: Edge vs. John Cena, World Heavyweight Title: Kurt Angle vs. Mark Henry, WWE Cruiserweight Title (6-way Match): Kid Kash vs. Funaki vs. Gregory Helms vs. Jamie Noble vs. Nunzio vs. Paul London, Mickie James vs. Ashley, & The Boogeyman vs. John 'Bradshaw' Layfield
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Fastlane 2021 (2021)
The final stop on the Road to WrestleMania 37 shifts into high gear as Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler take on Bianca Belair & SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks for the Women's Tag Team Championships, Braun Strowman gets his chance at revenge against Shane McMahon, Big E defends his Intercontinental Championship against Apollo Crews, and "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns faces off with Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 36: Part 2 (2020)
The second night of the 36th annual WrestleMania event being held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, hosted by former New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXVII (2011)
WrestleMania XXVII was a 2011 professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It was the 27th annual WrestleMania and took place on April 3rd, 2011, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson served as the host.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 32 (2016)
WrestleMania 32 was thirty-second annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on April 3, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This was the third WrestleMania to be held in the state of Texas after 2001 and 2009, and the first to take place in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGCW Beg for Mercy (2019)
Singles Match Jake Atlas vs. Jimmy Lloyd Singles Match Chris Dickinson vs. Marko Stunt Singles Match KTB vs. Timothy Thatcher Tag Team Match Dustin Thomas & Nate Webb vs. Kikutaro & Sanchez Four Way Fuckery Fest Match Eric Ryan vs. G-Raver vs. Matt Tremont vs. SHLAK Five Way Match Alex Zayne vs. Colby Corino vs. Grim Reefer vs. Jordan Oliver vs. Teddy Hart Singles Match Daisuke Sekimoto vs. Shane Mercer Singles Match Blake Christian vs. Tony Deppen GCW World Title Match Nick Gage (c) vs. Orange Cassidy
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom Nighter in Korakuen 2026 Feb. (2026)
Stardom Nighter in Korakuen 2026 Feb. was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on February 13, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom in Korakuen 2026 Feb. (2026)
Stardom in Korakuen 2026 Feb. was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on February 28, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Konami defended the Wonder of Stardom Championship against Hina.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom in Kariya 2026 Mar. (2026)
Stardom in Kariya 2026 Mar. was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on March 1, 2026 at Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center Aioi Hall in Kariya, Aichi, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
TJPW club eX: Chapter Pause (2026)
TJPW club eX: Chapter Pause was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on February 15, 2026 at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Club eX in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Backlash Tampa (2026)
The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns faced Jacob Fatu for the Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky fought Asuka, Trick Williams faced Sami Zayn to for the SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker squared off against Seth Rollins.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Like WrestleMania II and something else?
Blend two favourites and we’ll find the films in between.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like WrestleMania II?
The closest matches to WrestleMania II are WrestleMania (1985), WWE WrestleMania VI (1990) and No Holds Barred (1989). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after WrestleMania II?
People who watched WrestleMania II most often go on to WrestleMania (1985), WWE WrestleMania VI (1990) and No Holds Barred (1989).
What is the highest-rated movie like WrestleMania II?
Nacho Libre (2006), rated 6.5/10 by 1,956 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like WrestleMania II?
Backlash Tampa (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like WrestleMania II?
Yes: WrestleMania (1985), WWE WrestleMania VI (1990) and No Holds Barred (1989).
How are movies similar to WrestleMania II chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside WrestleMania II, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.