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WrestleMania IV, held on March 27, 1988, at the (advertised as Trump Plaza ), was defined by a massive one-night, 14-man tournament to crown a new Undisputed WWF World Heavyweight Champion. The title had been vacated following a controversial match between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant, leading to this high-stakes event where the "Macho Man" Randy Savage ultimately reached the pinnacle of his career. The Tournament Stakes

The tournament was the centerpiece of a nearly four-hour broadcast, making it the only WrestleMania to be released on two separate VHS tapes. WrestleMania IV

: Hulk Hogan and André the Giant were both given byes but were famously eliminated from the tournament simultaneously via a double disqualification in their quarter-final rematch. WrestleMania IV, held on March 27, 1988, at

: Savage faced "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase in the main event. Despite interference from André the Giant in DiBiase's corner, Hulk Hogan arrived at ringside to even the odds, famously striking DiBiase with a chair while the referee was distracted, allowing Savage to hit his signature top-rope elbow drop for the win. Memorable Undercard Moments : Hulk Hogan and André the Giant were

While the tournament dominated the night, several other matches and segments left a lasting impact:

: Randy Savage had the most grueling path to the gold, wrestling four times in one night. He defeated Butch Reed , Greg "The Hammer" Valentine , and One Man Gang to reach the finals.