List of WrestleMania 9 Ancient Roman Theme Details

Caesars Palace as Roman Coliseum Set

Open-Air Outdoor Venue Transformed into Roman Arena

The WM9 production team transformed Caesars Palace's outdoor area into a facsimile Roman coliseum — with Roman-style columns, banners, and architectural elements creating an Ancient Roman atmosphere.

Howard Finkel Renamed 'Finkus Maximus'

Ring Announcer Given Roman Latinized Name

WWF ring announcer Howard Finkel was given the Latinized Roman name 'Finkus Maximus' for WM9 — one of the most memorable and widely discussed elements of WM9's toga theme.

Jim Ross and Bobby Heenan Entered on Camels in Togas

Commentators Made Their WM9 Entrance on Camels

Jim Ross (in his WWF debut) and Bobby Heenan both entered WrestleMania 9 riding camels and wearing togas — Heenan famously rode his camel backwards, claiming he didn't know how to ride one.

Black and Gold Ring Ropes

First WM Without Traditional Red, White, and Blue Ropes

WrestleMania 9 was the first WrestleMania to not use the traditional red, white, and blue ring ropes — black and gold ropes were used to complement the Ancient Roman coliseum theme.

Live Vulture at Ringside for Undertaker

Real Vulture in Undertaker's Corner

The Undertaker entered WrestleMania 9 with Paul Bearer — and a live vulture at ringside, adding to the supernatural WM9 spectacle.

Toga-Wearing Participants and Camera Crew

Even Camera Operators Wore Togas

WM9's Roman theme extended beyond the commentary team — even some camera operators and production crew were dressed in Roman attire, making the theme one of the most immersive in WM history.

Todd Pettengill as Roman-Themed Host

WWF's New Host Debuted at WM9

Todd Pettengill served as a host/interviewer at WM9 in Roman attire — conducting celebrity and superstar interviews throughout the broadcast in keeping with the Ancient Roman presentation.

Last WM Using Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection Logo

WM9 Was the Last to Use 1982–1994 Logo

WrestleMania 9 was the last WrestleMania to use the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection logo that had been in use since 1982 — a significant branding transition moment in WM history.