WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
“Once in a Lifetime”
Synopsis
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.
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WrestleMania, April 7 at 7e/4p, LIVE on Pay-Per-ViewOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-28
Top Cast
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Dwayne Johnson
The Rock
John Cena
John Cena
Paul Levesque
Triple H
Mark Calaway
The Undertaker
Michael Hickenbottom
Shawn Michaels (Special Guest Referee)
Phil Brooks
CM Punk
Christopher Irvine
Chris Jericho
Bryan Danielson
Daniel Bryan
Stephen Farrelly
Sheamus
Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes
Paul Wight
Big Show
Randy Orton
Randy Orton
Glenn Jacobs
Kane
Booker Huffman, Jr.
Booker T
Matthew Cardona
Zack Ryder
Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah
Kofi Kingston
Dalip Singh
The Great Khali
Ron Killings
R-Truth
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Dunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Levesque, Stephanie McMahon Levesque
- Original Title
- WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 57m
- Production Studios
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Dunn
Paul Levesque, Stephanie McMahon Levesque
Vince McMahon
Department Leadership Roster
Vince McMahon
Producer
Kevin Dunn
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
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What is WWE WrestleMania XXVIII about?
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.
Who directed WWE WrestleMania XXVIII?
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII was directed by Kevin Dunn.
Who stars in WWE WrestleMania XXVIII?
The principal cast of WWE WrestleMania XXVIII includes Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, Paul Levesque, Mark Calaway, Michael Hickenbottom.
When was WWE WrestleMania XXVIII released and how long is it?
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 3h 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for WWE WrestleMania XXVIII?
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).