10 Shocking Moments from Wrestlemania 1

#9 The Hell's Angels bypass security to watch the show live

Unlikely attendees.

Much to the relief of Vince McMahon, the first instalment of Wrestlemania was a sold out event. Being broadcast from the spiritual home of the WWF/E, Madison Square Garden, Vince knew that failing to fill out the arena would have been nothing short of humiliating, especially considering he was effectively throwing everything his company had to offer into it.

One of the lesser known backstage rumours surrounding this event was that the infamous biker group, The Hell's Angels actually managed to see the show live, despite there being no more tickets available.

According to sources present on the night, the group bypassed WWF and MSG security and bagged themselves ring-side seats. Perhaps conscious of not wanting any trouble to disturb the overall running of the show, WWF management actually arranged for extra chairs to be brought out to accommodate the group who had sneaked in via a loading bay entrance.

Despite making company security look rather foolish, having a group like the Hell's Angels present at Wrestlemania no doubt helped the WWF's image as something built into US popular culture.

When the most famous and dangerous biker gang in the country are demanding to be let in to see your event, you know it's likely going to be a must-see affair.