"If youre gonna get beat by a guy, you might as well get beat by his best move. Title, including attempting to get himself disqualified to lose the match but not the gold. "I dont think theres anyone who watches professional sports who ever believes its truly the end for a competitor. Royal rumble 1992 14. For example, the most famous spot, when Edge speared a dangling Jeff Hardy from a ladder. Seeing them butt heads was very identifiable, and when they actually went at it, it was very emotional and real. Steamboat vs. Savage was way ahead of its time and for fans of pure pro wrestling still holds up to this day. The contest alternated between a fast-paced, high-flying affair and a slow, methodical bout as Zayn and Cesaro split the first two falls. In the heat of the moment, Bobby Fulton tossed the official out of the ring, costing The Fantastics the match just as they had the bout won. Who was Bret's handpicked opponent? Alas, while this match does hold up, it is also hampered by its stipulation. Throughout the bout, The Undertaker relished the opportunity to punish the degenerate inside the steel payback for Michaels costing The Deadman the WWE Title at SummerSlam that year. The frills were minimal, the pace was fast beginning to end, it goes down quicker than an actual cup of coffee and the showcase was meant to be on the back-to-basics efficiency that settled the often-bizarre rivalry preceding it. Not convinced that guys took it to the extreme back then? Shawn Michaels, before his 1998 injury, was one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. You can teach pro wrestling moves. I can't all of a sudden become a great amateur wrestler, but I can be the underdog Shawn Michaels. But dont dismiss this WrestleWar 1990 main event as another night of The Nature Boy dragging an outmatched opponent to the Promised Land. "The year before, one of our camera guys, Stu, asked how old my son was. If youre a fan of tag team wrestling then you must watch The Steiner Brothers World Tag Team Championship Match against Sting & Lex Luger at SuperBrawl I. What kind of human being was he?' Case in point, Daniel Bryan's 18-second World Championship loss as a heel to Sheamus at WrestleMania XXVIII resulted in one of the greatest face runs of all time for Bryan, that is. The loathed "Nature Boy" earned both the ire and respect (begrudgingly) of WWE fans as he entered the 30-man clash at No. Meanwhile, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin had just returned from career-threatening neck surgery and looked to prove to everyone that he was still "The Guy" in WWE. Their rivalry culminated in a Ladder Match on the Nov. 20, 2006, edition of Raw. Overrun segment: 2: Steve Austin, The Rock & Vince McMahon vs. What if we had gotten a bigger platform? But your kids are going to love it." But this wasn't a tag team match. Meanwhile, Michaels had supplemented the multifaceted, in-ring abilities that made him great in the 1990s, with the superb pacing and storytelling that comes from experience. By the time Rhyno helped Christian get the titles back for him and his buddy, the WWE Universe was both thrilled to see the champs retain and relieved that the mayhem was finally over. Put all of them together and you get John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank 2011. DEAN MALENKO, AS TOLD TO BRIAN PELLEGATTO, Remember earlier, when we said the long way is the best? BOBBY MELOK. Bret Hart had better matches, but they were against better opponents. "David vs. Goliath" is one of the most popular storylines for a reason: it works. While Savage vs. Since the latest livestream, we know 62 ratings of the full 200 wrestlers on the roster. Perfect. But, in a twist nobody saw coming,The Eighth Wonder of the World ultimately foundhimself on the receiving end of a slam that instantly cemented the match in WWEhistory. Never has that saying been more appropriate than the WWE Championship Match between Bret Hart and an up-and-coming competitor named The 1-2-3 Kid. In a display of true grace and sportsmanship, the competitors emotionally embraced after the unforgettable match. However, it was their third clash at Starrcade 1992 that truly defined their rivalry. Despite being nearly four years removed from their last one-on-one encounter, Steamboat and Flair displayed a unique familiarity with one another. Wrestlemania 17 2. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall made a big deal out of it, and they had just started with the company. That means the only way to appreciate their historic trio of clashes is to experience the pace and exhilaration of this opening Allegro in its entirety. solid block of Midwestern muscle mass that looked like he was summoned to life from Vince McMahon's dreams. Magnums goal was not only to win back the coveted U.S. He helped bring me up to that level that I did not think I was capable of reaching. I think this is one of those great cases where the same match benefitted both guys enormously. In 1989, Flair was Kanye 15 years before "The College Dropout" hit shelves. Ric Flair might not have been a good guy, but the fans loved him for it. There is no greater test of a wrestler's stamina than an Iron Man Match. Okay, so Undertaker and Triple H would lock up again, but this match felt like the culmination of the Attitude Era and the blood feud that bound two of its biggest stars for more than a decade. WWE is the most successful pro wrestling (or, as they say, sports entertainment) promotion of all time. Triple H was a guy who was able to bring out the best in me, and thats one of the hallmarks of a great opponent. Throw in a tag . Not only was Steve Austin vs. Pro wrestling fans chanting "this is awesome!" While Flair was the highlight, all 29 other guys delivered the goods. KARA MEDALIS, At WrestleMania III, the 15-year undefeated Andre the Giant stepped over the top rope to face WWE Champion Hulk Hogan in front of more than 93,000 members of the WWE Universe. Wrestlemania 19 - 2003 Something about the late '90s and early 2000's just made for some excellent sports entertainment, and Wrestlemania 19 didn't disappoint. "The thing about both me and Savage was that neither one of us liked to do a lot of talking when it came to settling our differences. It remains one of the most memorable, energetic and enthralling Cruiserweight clashes of all time, succeeding at raising the profile of Mysterio and Ultimo Dragon as well as the bar for all of sports-entertainment. Wash-rinse-repeat. MIKE MURPHY. ZACK RYDER, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. At the end of the match youre assuming this is the last match that either of these two guys will ever have, and neither of these two guys will ever get up again." Following submission attempt after submission attempt, including Sharpshooters and Figure-Four Leglocks by both Superstars, the self-proclaimed "genetically superior" newcomer hit the Hart Dungeon-trained Superstar with her vicious Natural Selection for the win. And yeah, it was pretty cool when he blew The Chairman a kiss goodbye, too. Was The Rock victorious that momentous March night in 2002? It also featured an ending every bit as iconic as Hogan slamming Andre, with Austin's screaming in pain, his face a bloody mess, yet refusing to submit to Hart's Sharpshooter. Eddie Guerrero was the industry veteran who was in the midst of one of the greatest comebacks in pro wrestling history, after conquering his personal demons and the perception he was "just a cruiserweight." And Shawn Michaels? There were nights where Mysterio was more astounding, but never a match where his theatrics were more appropriate. JOHN CLAPP. TOM HERRERA, Before he was the most successful @**-whooper in history, Steve Austin was an amazing mat wrestler who could hold his own with anybody in the world, including Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Interestingly, it was an incredibly uncharacteristic Shooting Star Press that nearly doomed Lesnar, yet The Beast Incarnate recovered and ravaged Angle with an F-5 for the win. The fans turned Bryan babyface in a big way, and a year and a half later he was back competing for the big belt. Its one of those moves where every time you watch it you dont remember how bad it was. Shawn Michaels after his 2002 return is arguably the greatest in-ring performer ever. TOM HERRERA. But by the time his third match against Ricky Steamboat for the World Title came around, fans just couldnt deny how great "The Nature Boy" was inside the ring. Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar truly was "The Next Big Thing," being put in the main event on a WrestleMania card featuring Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Triple H, Hulk Hogan, The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Its just one of those things that not a lot needs to be said. The day that lives in infamy. "Ive seen enough," Heenan said, satiated, even a little disgusted, after the pinfall. But that's hardly surprising, given the careers both men had in WWE and it's. Wrestling was still Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior and the big guys; it was still the land of the giants, so for Brian Pillman to be such a star in this match, WCW was way more ahead of their time than theyve gotten credit for." So while Michaels vs. Hart at WrestleMania XII isn't perfect, it belongs on this list for its unprecedented display of pure athleticism and emotional storytelling. No ulterior motives, no chicanery, just four legendary competitors squaring off to find out which tag team was the best. and he said, 'He's halfway to 18. That night, The American Dream became reality. In terms of average match ratings by @davemeltzerWON, Elimination Chamber (3.90) is the second highest rated WWE PLE of all time behind Clash at the Castle (4.00) last September. The two competitors had the NXT Universe hanging on every move they executed, each one looking like it could end the match. But on that night, only one man could. Smackdown - 4 Matches Most frequent ratings: 4.5 Stars - 88 Matches 4.75 Stars - 23 Matches 5 Stars - 8 Matches Highest Rated Years: 1987: 1 Match 1992: 2 Matches 1993: 1 Match 1994: 5 Matches 1995: 3 Matches 1996: 3 Matches 1997: 3 Matches 1998: 2 Matches 1999: 1 Match 2000: 5 Matches 2001: 9 Matches 2002: 6 Matches 2003: 1 Match 2004: 3 Matches When inspired, The Total Package could go, and he showed that during an NWA Title opportunity that was originally intended for an injured Sting. How he ever got up let alone competed again well never know. Antalya Escort Antalya Eskort Bayan - Yaklak 1 yl nce PES vs FIFA rap yazmaya baladm. RYAN MURPHY, "That was my favorite of the three matches in our trilogy, because we put in 55 minutes. A moment that few people thought would ever happen. It's chemistry that turns great matches into all-time masterpieces. And that's how you know you've told a powerful story. AEW News; Featured Top Story; . The Royal Rumble is the easiest match to book, but the hardest match to book well. Yes! So he lied, cheated, and stole, with Lesnar succumbing to Goldberg's spear, a belt shot to the head, and a Frog Splash, before finally going down for the 1-2-3. WrestleMania 17 (stylized as WrestleMania X-Seven) was the 17th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). "My statement for this match was, 'I want to retire, and I want to go out the way I came in, as Cactus Jack having the type of matches that I made my name doing.' The two collided at No Way Out 2001, on the road to WrestleMania, in the finale of a blood feud that felt as big as any WrestleMania main event. The fact that its my personal favorite and Randys personal favorite, given all the great matches hes been through, is pretty telling. Despite never having held the WWETitle, the crowd favorite exuded confidence as he stood toe-to-toe with 15-time World Champion John Cena. It's a matter of my physical prowess against his technical and high-flying ability. The Huggable One had spent her entire NXT career unable to suppress her awe at competing in WWE even while she ostensibly chased a championship. The moment Triple H reacted to Cactus Jack, from that point on Cactus was the go-to, larger-than-life, mythological character who is bigger, better and badder than anyone else Id ever be." To a luchador, a mask isnt just part of a costume. But while the story was simple, the match was complex, as the two Hart brothers - both graduates of their father Stu Hart's famous basement "dungeon" - put on a pro wrestling clinic. When people talk about Randy Orton, it's usually not as a hero, but he was perfect for the kind of opportunistic scoundrel villain that Christian was. In his hometown of Charlotte, N.C., Flair put his career on the line against the monstrous Vaders WCW Championship. The match was grueling, with Race targeting Flairs injured neck and Flair battling back valiantly. Undertaker would not be denied, as he continued his assault on Michaels on top of the cage, even knocking The Heartbreak Kid off the structure, in what was at that point the biggest bump in WWE history. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. I put enormous pressure on myself to come through, and I thought I had the best all-around performer in the business in Edge to try to do that with. While the idea was to keep both guys in the cage, a cameraman got "injured" and needed treatment, allowing Michaels to escape. It was something I'll always remember and cherish, working with one of the greatest masked wrestlers ever in our industry. Fans were rabid for this match, creating an absolutely electric environment. Its one of those things you share with each other." At its best, the Rumble is one cohesive story made up of several smaller stories that not only manages to entertain fans for more than an hour, but also elevate all 30 men involved. Prior to hugging teammates or filling arenas with choruses of "Yes! Trust us, putting this list together was tough, and there are bound to be omissions, but these matches truly are the "best of the best," and belong on any all-time list. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Good thing Smith was in there with his brother-in-law, Bret Hart. And trust us, feuds don't come much bloodier than this. From WrestleMania 30 to ECW Hardcore TV #97, weve reviewed everything available on WWEs groundbreaking streaming platform, and done our very best to rank its greatest 100 matches to celebrate the three-year anniversary of its launch. Both men took turns clobbering each other around the arena in a barbaric Texas Death Match, living up to their legendary reputations for being able to inflict and tolerate high amounts of pain. Sherri Martel was immaculate, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan were hitting on all cylinders, and the recurring shots of Miss Elizabeth in the audience were perfectly done. Both men knew it would, as they threw their best at one another in this grueling 60-minute contest. In front of Bulldogs fellow Brits, Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith got Wembley Stadium to rattle at its core, while viewers around the world teetered at their seats edge for the culmination of a squared circle chess match. chant. HBK ultimately reigned supreme, allowing the "boyhood dream" of Mr. WrestleMania to finally be realized. But the bout stands as an essential piece of history, one of the few times you felt the Earth move on its axis and suddenly realized that things would never, ever be the same. So what makes their bout at WrestleMania 25 the greatest? With "Dragon Slayer" sewn on his black trunks in plain white block letters, Austin delivered a performance that was anything but plain. Mr. Money in the Bank, Randy Orton, entered the arena with a knowing grin. . Their first meeting resulted in Sting being sidelined with injuries. Picking our favorite ladder match involving The Dudley Boys, The Hardy Boyz, and Edge and Christian is like picking the best Beatles album. You might have a brother who always wants to be better. Throughout the 2010s, the HIAC went from being a battleground where only blood feuds ended to "just another match" where any feud began. When considering the greatest rivals of The Man Called Sting not named Ric Flair, one person comes to mind: Big Van Vader. And, if the meme-ified gentleman in the front row is any indication, a moment few people thought was happening even as they watched the fateful three-count that snapped The Undertakers unblemished WrestleMania mark and instantly elevated Brock Lesnar to god-level bada** status. 1 contender was no slouch, having previously claimed the WCW Cruiserweight Championship on two separate occasions. He had retired and it was very unceremonious and under the radar. Double-crossing Tazz was a very bad idea, unless you enjoyed getting suplexed onto your head. While fans can oftentimes get overhyped for a match and disappointed in the results, The Shield vs. Bryan, the world-class technical pro wrestler who also had star power vs. Cena, the natural-born sports entertainer who'd blossomed into one of the best big match workers in the business. Early on, I was schooled on putting in time, especially working with Flair. The greatest double-turn ever. Im the oldest in my family and have a little brother. But, in a twist nobody saw coming, The Eighth Wonder of the World ultimately found himself on the receiving end of a slam that instantly cemented the match in WWE history. But lo and behold, Cena got it done, whittling away at Styles indomitable will to win the WWE Championship and finally tie The Nature Boys record. Both guys came out bigger stars then they were before. Ric Flair sure was a bad guy. SAM ROBERTS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, They say records were made to be broken, but even as John Cena inched closer and closer to Ric Flairs 16 World Championships, it seemed unlikely that The Cenation Leader would tie the mark heading into the 2017 Royal Rumble. Instead, it defined the enduring legacy of "The Dragon," "Macho Man" Randy Savage, the Intercontinental Championship that passed from the latter to the former, and some would say WrestleMania (if not wrestling) itself. Posted below are the 35 best WWE matches of all time, according to fans. AEW star Keith Lee recently appeared on The Masked Man Show for an interview covering all things pro wrestling. It took place on April 1, 2001, at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas.It was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas.Twelve matches were contested at the event, including one broadcast . The match built from a grinding start to a controversial crescendo that involved a second referee and a split-second decision. and its also the challenge of 'Whats your desire to try?' SCOTT TAYLOR. "Usually a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match doesnt feel like three separate matches, but Austin and Triple H wrestled three separate matches back-to-back, and it wasnt even the main event of the pay-per-view. The victory put to rest the idea that Bryan was a "weak link" and proved The Shield could be beaten. It wasnt until a few years later, when that term came into the wrestling lexicon, that people started pointing out that I hadnt actually had one of those. Here is the list- WWE Top 10 Bloodiest Match of all the time in WWE history. The match ended with one of the greatest conclusions in WrestleMania history, as Triple H tapped out to Chris Benoit, followed by the emotional Benoit celebrating his first (and only) World title win beside his best friend, Eddie Guerrero. WWE 2K23 is revealing the ratings for each of its wrestlers, and there are definitely some surprises. The high spots (and there are many) aren't just there to pop the crowd. There's more, but that's the beauty of this match. JOHN CLAPP. Sometimes the best feuds are the ones you didn't know you wanted until they actually happen, and this was 100% the case here. MIKE McAVENNIE. When wrestling is bad, dear God, it is terrible. And Triple H emerged from this match changed forever, while Mick Foley put a blood-soaked exclamation point on his extraordinary career. Unlike the countless spot-fest ladder matches that followed in its wake, this match stole the show because it wasn't trying to steal the show; it was trying to tell the story of a high-flying prima-donna and a wily brawler being thrown into unfamiliar territory and being forced to improvise in order to win. The crowd was on its feet as Cesaro muscled Zayn into the air for a European uppercut and Neutralized him to win the bout, and stood in amazement at the epic match they had just witnessed. The double-cross that led to "The Nature Boy's" victory was bound to leave the Dallas crowd unhappy. "I'm on record as saying that its probably impossible to wrestle a perfect match, but I think it's as close as I ever got. Unfortunately, a cruel twist of fate would force Bryan to vacate the title soon after, starting a chain of events that would ultimately lead to his retirement. Yet it was the record 68,237 fans inside Torontos Skydome that made WrestleMania X8s epic "Icon vs. Icon" Match truly historic. When Mysterio leapt from the apron to the top rope, moonsaulted and caught Guerrero with a DDT on the way down, it was because he had to. Royal Rumble (2000) The 2000 Royal Rumble gets off to a fantastic start with Taz making his WWE pay-per-view debut against Kurt Angle. So when something happens that truly surprises them, you know its a moment that many will carry with them forever. "Being inside WarGames is intimidating. 'Holy cow, you're right.' Cena put Bryan over clean as a sheet, succumbing to the "Yes Kick," kicking off Bryan's short-lived (almost literally three minutes) title reign. Perfect at ringside, an incensed Savage lived up to his name by beating, battering and bloodying Flair before winning the title. However, the event was stolen by two veteran wrestlers Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle. While their feud had no shortage of great moments, their undisputed masterpiece was the main event at WrestleMania X-Seven. The first fall was a regular one-on-one match, the second fall was a Street Fight, and the third fall was a steel cage match. Although the showdown featured the finest in-ring performance of Goldbergs career, it became infamous after the pay-per-view ran long and was cut off before the matchs conclusion. SAM ROBERTS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, There may not be another match that embodied WWEs Attitude Era more than "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Dude Loves battle for the WWE Championship at Over the Edge 1998. It stands the test of time." The 1987 WWE fanbase had been conditioned to watching 6'5 giants with outlandish gimmicks take turns punching each other, with the biggest move being a bodyslam. All of it. This wasn't just a stunt, it made sense because Hardy had the belts, was 10 feet in the air, and spearing him was the only way for Edge to save the match. They executed it like two veterans do." Yeah, we still dont know how he did it, either. "I dont think Rey knew it was a pay-per-view. What we have done, however, is watch every single match on the award-winning WWE Network. The two competitors had been at each others throats over the WWE Championship for the entirety of 2003 at this point, and everything came to a head here. The highest-rated women's match in WWE history belongs to Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch as they went all out in their Last Woman Standing Match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at the first all-women pay-per-view Evolution. You can teach selling. They should have screamed. ANTHONY BENIGNO. The Gold Standard truly set the standard for creativity in these types of matches with such feats as a twirling powerslam off a ladder, and even using a ladder as a ramp to reach an opponent on a separate ladder. So, the Cincinnati-born competitor tried to employ a ground-and-pound attack against the Japanese titleholder. But I had just started to like Shawn and root for the bad guys. Shawn Michaels is regarded by many as the absolute best wrestler of all time. Rocky was entertaining, and Austin was no-nonsense, but they meshed so perfectly. Kurt can do anything. Steve Austin. If you tear the frickin' house down, that'll usually take care of it." The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. JOHN CLAPP, Believe in The Shield or follow the buzzards? A technical classic. ANTHONY BENIGNO. The focus was rightly on Punk, riding the feeding frenzy of his hometown Chicago crowd, but Cenas defiance in the face of not just one man but an entire city was equally as compelling. 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