WrestleMania in photographs: 11-20

WrestleMania 12:

Stone Cold Steve Austin entered Wrestlemania 12 with the Million Dollar Man in his corner.

WWF. Date: March 31, 1996.

Venue: Arrowhead Pond. Anaheim, California.

Attendance: 18,853.

WrestleMania 12 saw ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper beat Goldust in a Hollywood back lot brawl, after which Piper jumped ship from the WWF to WCW. ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin was accompanied by Ted Dibiase as Austin defeated Savio Vega in a singles matchup.

The Ultimate Warrior returned to WWF after a 4-year break, besting Hunter Hearst Helmsley aka Triple H (w/ Sable). Meanwhile, The Undertaker beat Diesel in a singles bout. Mania’s 12^th edition saw an excellent main event, with Shawn Michaels facing Bret Hart in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the WWF Heavyweight Championship.

HBK managed to eke out a victory, beating ‘The Hitman’ in overtime.

Austin beat Savio Vega at Wrestlemania 12.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley aka Triple H at Wrestlemania 12.

Helmsley tried his best against The Ultimate Warrior, but came up short in his bid.

The Ultimate Warrior shoulder-presses a young HHH.

Taker kips-up against Diesel at Wrestlemania 12.

Paul Bearer with the iconic urn alongside The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 12.

HBK and Bret Hart went toe-to-toe for over an hour at Wrestlemania 12.

‘The Hitman’ had Michaels in the Sharpshooter.

Mr. Wrestlemania lands a thunderous Superkick on Bret Hart.

The Boyhood dream comes true- Shawn Michaels is the WWF Champion!

Vince McMahon congratulates Shawn Michaels after HBK’s thrilling performance.