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. Ricky Steamboat and "Ravishing" Rick Rude showed that at Beach Blast 1992. I hated Steve Austin, and hated him for years after this match. This angle got him over, but he was still a sniveling heel of the Edge or Seth Rollins variety, not the cold-blooded killer, a la Jake Roberts, WWE needed as a foe for The Rock. The loathed "Nature Boy" earned both the ire and respect (begrudgingly) of WWE fans as he entered the 30-man clash at No. Its just one of those things that not a lot needs to be said. "Everything about Bret and Owen Hart was a situation anybody with siblings could identify with. When you watch the match, you have a feeling that the only people who truly know its the end are Austin and The Rock. Every minute is momentous. "Best-case scenario for a match is when everybody benefits. But that interview with J.R. did such a great job of building Cactus Jack into something bigger than he actually was. It was a pitch-perfect old-school championship bout, a match that felt big not because of the effects or the stage, but because everybody in the arena so fully believed that this was the most important match ever. While Bryan was the world's best wrestler since Day 1, his character work elevated him to WrestleMania main event-level status, especially his super sticky "Yes!" 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. Nobody moved like him or had that deranged 'never say die' attitude like he did. You think, OK, these guys have had a lot taken out of them, so this will probably be a quick one. But no, halfway through the Street Fight, you forget about what happened in the first fall, because youre now wrapped up in this brawl. Truly great matches don't just get stars, they create them. Yet Vince McMahon had other plans in 2014, specifically an ill-conceived bout between former Evolution teammates Randy Orton and Dave Batista. In an era dominated by massive personalities, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Macho Man" Randy Savage were not only two of the biggest superstars, they were also two of the best workers in the world. Not to mention, the huge crowd in Seattle looked so amazing the whole show and were loud the entire night. MITCH PASSERO, The WWE Light Heavyweight Championship never garnered the same praise as the WCW Cruiserweight Title, but that doesnt mean the division didn't have its moments of brilliance, such as Backlash 2000. It goes without saying that Flair, knowing he was on his way out, could have sandbagged this match, but he was an absolute pro in competing against Perfect. 1 min. Double-crossing Tazz was a very bad idea, unless you enjoyed getting suplexed onto your head. Any of the above can make a match one of the best ever. TOM HERRERA. Prior to hugging teammates or filling arenas with choruses of "Yes! Its an identity. Its very innovative and not dated at all. And then, to top it off, Jericho emerged an even bigger heel, hugging Michaels as a ruse to kick him in the junk. What really stands out for me and Rey personally was the locker room was very intrigued by how small Rey was and how young he looked. If so, finish reading this list, grab a tasty beverage, settle down in a comfy seat and immediately get eyes on the Champion vs. Champion Match featuring Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler from Bragging Rights 2010. After a three-count by special guest referee Triple H, Bryan hoisted the title in victory. Hart, whose years of experience in the ring dwarfed his challenger, still showed The Kid proper respect. Both would have better bouts against others, but for two of the greatest, this was their best ever against each other. I wanted to end on a high note. And thats the most important thing. But I had just started to like Shawn and root for the bad guys. A deafening crowd. Thats the tell-tale sign of two guys who know what theyre doing. The match is must-watch just to see the 251-pound Cena break out a hurricanrana. 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. By 2005, Angle had abandoned his dweeby heel persona for a bloodthirsty, one-man wrecking crew willing to do anything to win. Spring Stampedes No Disqualification main event was the perfect marriage of Randy Savage at his unhinged best and DDP at his absolute scrappiest. Is it a little premature to declare Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins from Hell In A Cell 2022 an all-time classic? The resilient Steamboat, however, knew that he had it inside him to overcome the odds. Fans were rabid for this match, creating an absolutely electric environment. Once hes 18, hell be out the door,' and I said. This, just four weeks after Punks most trusted advisor cut him down at the knees right when it appeared he was poised to win the WWE Championship contract at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. He was like that anywhere he went, but he stood out like a sore thumb in WCW. Austin lost, but became a hero. For another, he was facing AJ Styles, who was 3-0 against Cena as a singles competitor going back to their first battle seven months earlier. Perhaps the biggest testament to that fierce conflict was their WWE Iron Man Match for the WWE Title at The Showcase of the Immortals. The five greatest matches in NXT history September 14, 2021 Ryan Satin FOX Sports WWE Analyst By Ryan Satin FOX Sports WWE Analyst Before a new version of NXT is unveiled Tuesday night, let's. Among the best bouts of WCWs pre-Nitro era, Stings victory in the finals of the King of Cable Tournament was a dramatic encounter that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both competitors and became the most talked-about match of the event. Some 30 minutes later, it was clear they didnt want Malenko vs. Guerrero to end. What if we had gotten a bigger platform? Top three matches of 2021: SmackDown vs. Roman Reigns; Dynamite "Grand Slam" vs. Kenny Omega; Dynamite "Winter is Coming" vs. "Hangman" Adam Page Bryan Danielson put together one of the most. Newly arrived to WWE, the ever-serious Malenko was a natural foil for the goofy, bucket-hat-wearing, Worm-performing Scotty 2 Hotty. SHAWN MICHAELS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, Raw results, Feb. 27, 2023:Becky Lynch and Lita capture WWE Womens Tag Team Titles from Damage CTRL with help from Trish Stratus, SmackDown results, Feb. 24, 2023: Jey Uso looks on as Sami Zayn takes out Jimmy Uso, WWE NXT results, Feb. 28, 2023: Carmelo Hayes beats Tyler Bate in showstopping main event, Roman Reigns conquers The Beast to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion on WrestleMania Sunday, the meme-ified gentleman in the front row, Photos: See the latest WWE action figures from Mattel, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair rivalry history. What feverish mind dreamed up the atrocities that unfolded during TLC II? GREG ADKINS, At the inaugural Clash of the Champions, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair was poised to teach relative upstart Sting a lesson. In his hometown of Charlotte, N.C., Flair put his career on the line against the monstrous Vaders WCW Championship. While the "Canadian Chrises" were universally acknowledged as among the world's best workers, they were still viewed as mid-carders at the 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. One had the flash and showmanship, the other was pure grit and desire. Each of their matches had meaning. A lot of tag team wrestling can be very paint-by-numbers. WWE's first Hell in a Cell Match is best known for giving us our first glimpse of Kane, who tore the door off the notorious structure to get his hands on The Undertaker, costing his brother the match. Try this on for size. Very proud of it. WrestleMania 21 ended with John Cena as the new WWE Champion and Batista as the new World Champion, setting the stage for the next generation of WWE superstars. The endgame five Savage elbow drops failing, then three huge shoulder blocks from Warrior to set up the pin was ahead of its time. KEVIN POWERS, The managerial services of Terri Runnels and $100,000 were on the line when The Hardy Boyz went to war with archrivals Edge and Christian in the deciding match of the Terri Invitational Tournament. With an opportunity to challenge The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 29 on the line, Cena and Punk dug deep into their arsenals to create an instant classic on Raw. A moment that few people thought would ever happen. Both competitors were battered and bloodied as they unloaded from their diverse arsenal of moves, with Lynn delivering perhaps the biggest highlight of the night: a sunset flip powerbomb that drove RVD through a table on the outside floor. Throw in a tag . He hits a Stunner on Austin while wearing the vest, and when The Rock lands three Rock Bottoms to finish the match, it is a slow, sad three-count. We havent seen every single match ever. In a display of true grace and sportsmanship, the competitors emotionally embraced after the unforgettable match. ly/FUTDRAFT19 MOBL OYUNLAR N: bit. Triple H was a multi-time champion by the end of the millennium, but still wasn't connecting with fans at a main event level. Whenever Sting and Ric Flair are together in any kind of match, they attract eyes, but to me, this entire match was just a story about Brian Pillman. Literally. And each showed up ready for the fight of their lives. The two competitors engaged in a ferocious brawl where it seemed that neither would ever relent. Both guys came out bigger stars then they were before. JOHN CLAPP. Third, there must be a conclusive winner(s), so Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind from Mind Games 1996 and Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle from SummerSlam 2001 are out. Yes! There were nights where Mysterio was more astounding, but never a match where his theatrics were more appropriate. Although it was Jeff and Matt Hardy who claimed victory, all four Superstars received a standing ovation the next night on Raw. "The greatest thing about that rivalry is that each week it changed, because there was no destination in sight, and one of the things that got added to it as the rivalry was progressing was Chris getting white-hot and winning the World Championship. Sometimes, the long way is the best. Their three matches throughout that year were revelatory, but the grand finale in Nashville featured the most unexpected outcome of all. While Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Vicious would close the show, Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage stole the show, showcasing two of the best ever at the top of their game. After Neville pulled the referee from the ring as Zayn attempted to pin Kidd, the NXT Champion shockingly superkicked his friend Zayn and connected with a thrilling Red Arrow on Kidd for the victory. Awesome wowed the Ohio crowd with his eye-opening agility, but Tanaka's display of heart in this classic was really something to behold. The Beast from the East answered with plenty of punishment of his own, including the "Oh My God!" I just, for whatever reason, couldnt feel the moment that night. Though reviled by much of the WWE Universe for his anti-U.S. angst, Bret still had a very strong sect of support in the north. "I dont think theres anyone who watches professional sports who ever believes its truly the end for a competitor. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. After a trilogy of matches that changed sports-entertainment forever, Flair earned the respect of all that had despised him. 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. Rampage Results - 2/24/23 (Young Bucks vs. Aussie Open and more!) To truly appreciate "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat's Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania III, you have to watch the card in its entirety. MICHAEL BURDICK. For years, WWE, WCW and ECW battled in a war for sports-entertainment supremacy. moment of the night when the ring canvas buckled from the force of Bigelow crushing Tazz with his 365-pound frame. 5. Triple H picked up the "W," but both men emerged changed forever. Hart had come back from an extended absence to work with who he felt was the WWE's best wrestler, before regaining his title from Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 13 (yeah, so much for that). If every championship match in WWE showed this kind of reverence, no one would ever feel like a loser in the end. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. That was not the case in 2014. "The rivalry was thought of so highly in spite of the fact that Orton was a hero. DAVID SHOEMAKER. And in that brief time period they could experience everything that Edge and I went through. MIKE McAVENNIE, "The wild-eyed Southern Boys of [Steve] Armstrong & [Tracy] Smothers faced off against the Stan Lane & Bobby Eaton version of The Midnight Express. Is this guy old enough to drive a car?'. The Rock at WrestleMania X-Seven one of the "biggest" main events in WrestleMania history (right up there with Hogan vs. Andre), but it was also the best WrestleMania main event. There is no greater test of a wrestler's stamina than an Iron Man Match. That he did so after a bloody No Disqualification contest between himself and The Rock only added to the hurt, especially since Austin cemented his new allegiance with 16 blows from a steel chair to The Brahma Bull. News; Wikipedia . MITCH PASSERO, "I always wanted to be a Paul Heyman Guy. 25. Shawn Michaels was the cowardly heel who had managed to escape Undertaker's clutches. Of course, youre going to have some moments where its going to be a low point of the match, but its designed that way so we were going to be able to get them back up later in the match. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. For example, the most famous spot, when Edge speared a dangling Jeff Hardy from a ladder. I wasnt able to do that at WrestleMania, so I approached Backlash with Randy in a completely different manner. He's one in a million." Overrun segment: 2: Steve Austin, The Rock & Vince McMahon vs. From incredible feuds with CM Punk, the Rock and Edge, to duds with Alberto Del Rio, Damien Sandow and Bray Wyatt, Cena has faced the best the WWE has to offer and has given it his all. 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. The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. Here is, perhaps, the pinnacle of that adage, with Daniel Bryan finally winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship that had been hook-and-crooked out of his hands for eight months. KARA MEDALIS, Its startling how quickly certain matches can shift from the territory of mindless fun to almost wince-inducing brutality. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. @JOEYSTYLES. Shawn Michaels is arguably the greatest in-ring performer ever, period. TOM HERRERA. SCOTT TAYLOR. Announcers Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross had trouble keeping up with the action as the teams launched tables and chairs at each other. They were so different and so popular, but popular for exactly opposite reasons. What resulted was 15 minutes of nonstop, rapid-fire collisions, dives and triple-team maneuvers that simply havent been duplicated on pay-per-view since. But your kids are going to love it." The conquering of The Streak. ANTHONY BENIGNO. DAVID SHOEMAKER. There's more, but that's the beauty of this match. Four of WWE's Superstars of Tomorrow left an indelible mark in the minds of the WWE Universe at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way. Had the match featured actual falls throughout, or better yet, not been booked as an Iron Man match, but simply a singles match that happened to go the full Broadway, plus overtime, it'd be higher. Despite several heart-stopping near-falls, Undertaker's streak continued. It was a shocking sight that reminded the WWE Universe that The Phenom was most certainly mortal. It was a 20 minute masterpiece of mayhem, telling a story about how Triple H had to reach new levels of evil in order to defeat the Hardcore Legend. Well, he probably was the best ever. 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. Even the Cena Sucks crowd had to give it up for him at that point, and if that isnt the ultimate sign of respect, well, we dont know what is. High-flying NXT Champion Neville battled three worthy competitors the world-renowned Sami Zayn, the self-absorbed Tyler Breeze and "Natties husband," the overconfident Tyson Kidd in the NXT Arena in the brand's first Fatal 4-Way Match. Finally, there are no NXT matches (we can hear you throwing your laptops now). BOBBY MELOK. 1: Steve Austin vs. From an all-time classic to a modern masterpiece, Andrade 'Cien' Almas and Johnny Gargano take second place on the list with a rating of 9.65 from 673 votes. Yet, just like 18 other brave souls before him, Triple H fell to The Undertaker. MATTHEW ARTUS. Michaels refusing to tap to the Sharpshooter as the clock ticked down is still suspenseful, while his out-of-nowhere Sweet Chin Music and post-match celebration always makes the historical highlight reels. He had that whole chip on his shoulder with Triple H where they were best friends, but jealous of each other. Sometimes the best feuds are the ones you didn't know you wanted until they actually happen, and this was 100% the case here. RYAN MURPHY, The Shield debuted at Survivor Series 2012 and carved a path of destruction that appeared to have no end in sight. It was wild and it was extreme. "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.' We looked at each other, smiled and just took it in. The match was grueling, with Race targeting Flairs injured neck and Flair battling back valiantly. One night stand 2006 8. This was the biggest match in my career and probably the last time that my heart was completely in being in the ring. When inspired, The Total Package could go, and he showed that during an NWA Title opportunity that was originally intended for an injured Sting. "It was always so hard to tell who the crowd was going to root for more. 3 and bamboozled victory in the closing moments of an unbelievable final four dance with Savage, Sid and The Hulkster, himself. 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. It was wild for all the right reasons. First, it has to be a greatmatch, not just a great spectacle. Although Hell in a Cell brought out the very best, and the very worst, in The Cerebral Assassin, The Undertaker ultimately sealed the victory with a Tombstone Piledriver as a weary HBK made the three-count that ended an era. CRAIG TELLO. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and TLC II at WrestleMania X-Seven. 1 post 0. I was so stoked to see it. ANTHONY BENIGNO, The Hart Foundations opposition was in enemy territory in summer 1997 when Bret Hart led Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Jim Neidhart and Brian Pillman into war against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Ken Shamrock, Goldust and The Legion of Doom in The "Hit Mans" hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I remembered what Ricky Steamboat taught me about showmanship, what Bobby Eaton taught me about punching, Arn with his general a**kicking and I tried to mimic everything I did after Barry Windham. ANTHONY BENIGNO. Despite the fact that both Superstars were (and are) better known for their explosive, OMG-inducing acrobatics, the match quickly turned into a gritty battle of wills, wherein Zayn seemed to correct, one by one, the mistakes that had previously kept him from the title. Still, Michaels went down swinging (literally slapping 'Taker), but lost the match and his career, in an emotional finale for one of the greatest in-ring workers ever. Dave Meltzer may give these matches all the stars, but we're looking for matches that stand the test of time. The Dragon played the long game and tied the bout up at three falls with less than 10 minutes left, and reversed a sleeper hold into a pinfall to take the lead as time ran out in the grueling contest. The Undertaker, Triple H & Shane McMahon Their first meeting resulted in Sting being sidelined with injuries. Randy Savage and DDP go hardcore, Ultimo Dragon and Yuji Nagata light up Las Vegas, Chris Jericho endures a struggle with Gedo and the Nature Boy brawls with Mr. In the midst of complete disorder with bodies flying everywhere, Kane hurled Seth Rollins off the top rope and into the waiting RKO of The Viper. It also set the pair on a collision course that would culminate in the infamous incident in Montreal the following year at Survivor Series. JOHN CLAPP. ANTHONY BENIGNO, It was statement enough that the Intercontinental Championship Match was the main event at SummerSlam 1992 (which also featured Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage for the WWE Title). We were having a blast and the crowd was electric. I suplexed Shawn from the turnbuckles into the announce table, and he turned it into a crossbody. 'Taker and I, when we see each other, we feel like two old war buddies that shared a bunker together and lived through it. In a classic Champion vs. Champion struggle, both Superstars left everything they had on the canvas, before Warrior overcame The Hulkster and took his place in the annals of WWE greatness. How do you possibly top one of the greatest matches of all time, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match at WrestleMania 25? MICHAEL BURDICK. But the shadow of the epic showdown at King of the Ring has lingered ever since. Lock and made his black-clad adversary tap out. Subscribe and watch all 100 matches right now. "It all stemmed from an interview I did with Jim Ross in the WWE studios in Connecticut. And the reunion at the end was amazing. Steve Austin and Bret Hart. CRAIG TELLO, Set aside the ignominious ending for Savage this match was an absolute beauty. Or should we say, Cactus Jack. It was a cool dynamic to see Sting try to take the fight to Cactus Jack." I knew I was going against the boss wishes, but it just seemed like it was 'best for business' at the time." Yeah, we still dont know how he did it, either. Following The Rock and Steve Austin's showdown is no easy task, but Angle and Lesnar put on a clinic while constantly pushing each other's competitive hunger to another level. 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. Entire night heart-stopping near-falls, Undertaker 's clutches, but for two the. 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