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It also set the pair on a collision course that would culminate in the infamous incident in Montreal the following year at Survivor Series. The highest-ever rating is seven stars, awarded to Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall in June 2018. KEVIN POWERS. 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. Maybe "The Nature Boy" thought that getting inside "Macho Man's" head would make Savage lose focus, get disqualified and in doing so, fail to win the WWE Championship. Watching these two work at that level for 60-plus minutes is an impressive display today, and was practically unheard of (in the WWE) then. They fought in WrestleMania 13 Submission Match in which blood was tipping out in the face of Stone Gold. "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. The Royal Rumble is the easiest match to book, but the hardest match to book well. But that wasnt all. They had toppled The Brothers of Destruction, Undertaker and Kane, to win the tag team championship and appeared unstoppable. The Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins' blood feud brought the bout back to its former glory in an unforgettable way. Not only was Steve Austin vs. Luger was a bronzed god who couldnt wrestle his way out of a paper bag, while Flair was the type of preternatural genius who could have a good match against a paper bag. "The physicality and our different styles have created a great chemistry. 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. 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. 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. The clash between Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page over the WCW World Championship at Halloween Havoc 1998 was far from a mat wrestling classic, but it had the crowd at the edge of their seats all the same. WWE Day 1, January 1 Cesaro & Ricochet vs. Ridge Holland & Sheamus - 2.5 The Usos (c) vs. New Day (WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship) - 4 Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss - 2.75 RK-Bro (c) vs. Street Profits (WWE Raw Tag Team Championship) - 3.25 Edge vs. Its just one of those things that not a lot needs to be said. "Everything aligned and came together. Due to overexposure, "the Devil's playground" became basic. Yes! Namely, each man's willingness to do anything to win. So many of the greatest matches are two top-tier performers going toe-to-toe in the ring thats what wrestlings built on. Steamboat vs. Savage was way ahead of its time and for fans of pure pro wrestling still holds up to this day. There's never been a better example of how to make a star than the Bret Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin feud from 1996 to 1997. CRAIG TELLO, Do you love wrestling? Most consider the very first Money in the Bank Ladder Match to be the best of all time. They executed it like two veterans do." Yawn. Halloween Havoc 1997. The Royal Rumble concept is Pat Patterson's masterpiece. How do you possibly top one of the greatest matches of all time, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match at WrestleMania 25? When you watch this one on WWE Network, it won't take long for you to realize why. Some feel it was an overlong and indulgent display on the part of all three performers (especially Shawn Michaels as the anxiety-ridden ref). The "Hit Man" proved himself inside Madison Square Garden where he stood toe-to-toe with Mr. Every high-spot is purposeful. I didnt come around to respecting him until 2000 or 2001. Woooooooo! But within a few minutes of the bell ringing, Smith was blown up, so Bret basically had to wrestle himself. This match was iconic before the bell even rang, because on a deeper level it represented two schools of pro wrestling. If you are fortunate enough, work hard enough, hit all your marks, dont make any mistakes, you hold up your end, your guy holds up his end, and the situation, aura, awe, mystique and everything else falls into place, you get that match. Alas, while this match does hold up, it is also hampered by its stipulation. MICHAEL BURDICK. The story was simple, as the envious younger brother Owen wanted to break out of the shadow of his older brother Bret, who by that point was already a former WWE Champion and WrestleMania main eventer. The speedy and technically-gifted Kurt Angle gave Brock Lesnar some of the toughest tests of his career, the most memorable of which was their rivalry-defining classic at WrestleMania XIX. A lot of tag team wrestling can be very paint-by-numbers. 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. 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. 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." And you couldn't ask for a better opponent than Angle. Bret Hart had better matches, but they were against better opponents. With chants of This is awesome! raining down, the two carried out several outstanding sequences until Bryan, the United States Champion, finally snapped the LeBell Lock onto his opponent, forced the irate Intercontinental Champion to tap out, and cemented both of their well-earned reputations. This is a fair, if disputable, point. @JOEYSTYLES, Every Superstar in the locker room is a fan at heart, but Bayley was always a little more outward about it than others. I submitted, and everybody looks at it and goes, 'Dang, what a match!' But something funny happened. BRAD "HITMAN" HART vs STONE GOLD STEVE AUSTIN. - The match must be available on WWE Network. ZACK RYDER, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. In a match that can be considered one of the finest displays of technical wrestling ever, Perfect worked over Hart and thought he had retained his title, only for the "Hit Man" to kick out of the Perfect Plex. 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. Years before ECW mastered the in-your-face, crash-TV style of wrestling, these two teams introduced it to the world, as the rivalry between The Midnight Express and The Fantastics exploded in a vicious brawl. "Shawn was the perfect opponent because he was small enough that I could do some big guy stuff. "It all stemmed from an interview I did with Jim Ross in the WWE studios in Connecticut. While these matches come from different eras, they all have one thing in common: They have earned their place in history as the greatest ever. If it is carnage you seek, youll find it at Extreme Rules 2012, wherein Brock Lesnar elbowed John Cenas head into the proverbial crimson mask within minutes of the opening bell and didnt wrestle the Cenation leader so much as torture him for the duration of this 20-minute flogging disguised as a pay-per-view main event. I cant pinpoint why I liked Bret so much. So, the Cincinnati-born competitor tried to employ a ground-and-pound attack against the Japanese titleholder. 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. "Everything about Bret and Owen Hart was a situation anybody with siblings could identify with. And it has rarely ever worked better than Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar at No Way Out in 2004. (And all of this before the post-match beatdown, which featured Lex Luger destroying a trophy with a steel chair and Sting making a run-in in slacks, which is about all you can ask for.) ), here's our criteria. The buzzards eliminated Dean Ambrose and put Seth Rollins through an announce table before Bray pinned Roman Reigns for the victory and solidified The Wyatts as a dark, commanding presence within WWE. JAMES WORTMAN. 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. 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. The Undertaker was so battered that he could not exit under his own power; in fact, he had to be carted away. Go in there, do your thing and feel it.' ANTHONY BENIGNO, We defy you to think of the Hell in a Cell Match without picturing The Undertaker throwing Mick Foley off the side of the demonic structure and onto a table below. injury time. 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. If the match would still be a classic with the sound off, it makes the cut. 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. Anyway, if anything, this Rumble does have one of the better final fours with Austin, Dude Love, Rock, and Farooq. 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. He later requested the match be restarted after the referee missed The Kid's foot on a rope during a pinfall. I was fortunate to see some tapes of [Rey Mysterio] from Mexico and matches he'd had in Japan with Psychosis and Juventud Guerrera. TOM HERRERA. JAMES WORTMAN. 1 post 0. It took years for me to get over his rivalry with Bret Hart. 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. Smith's victory blew the roof of the building, but Hart was the real hero here. 'Holy cow, you're right.' But this match was more than a jumping off point. SHAWN MICHAELS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, Sports-entertainment fans can be a jaded bunch. PES DRAFT PES 2019 ! When Flair came to Texas to put his NWA Title on the line against Kerry Von Erich, the fans hoped they would see their local hero score an upset against the established champ, but what they got was even better a moral victory that spun off into the greatest rivalry in Texas wrestling history: the Von Erichs versus the Freebirds. DAVID SHOEMAKER, What many of Rey Mysterios most flagrant imitators and theres a generation of them too often overlook is that the lucha icon didnt perform dazzling maneuvers just because they looked cool. A flamboyant, cocky and dastardly grappler that was an expert in his craft and he knew it. Two generational stars. 'Taker and I, when we see each other, we feel like two old war buddies that shared a bunker together and lived through it. 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 the end, the man who would one day become "Stone Cold" used the ropes to steal a win and extinguish "The Dragon," temporarily. But at Survivor Series 2001, the war finally hit the ring when 10 of the biggest, baddest Superstars came to fight for their respective companies. The Kid, whose numerical nickname came about after he netted a huge upset victory against Razor Ramon, earned one of the earliest title opportunities in the history of Raw by doing it the hard way. Hart, whose years of experience in the ring dwarfed his challenger, still showed The Kid proper respect. You truly believed Steve Austin would do anything to beat The Rock. Latest Results. MITCH PASSERO, Mixing the relatively recent faces of Ric Flair and Sid Justice whod popped up in WWE with stars like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Roddy Piper, plus, a rapidly ascending Undertaker, the 1992 Royal Rumble Match had the composition of a dream Battle Royal. WRESTLEMANIA 35 - Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair A groundbreaking winner-takes-all match for both the Raw and SmackDown women's championships that saw Becky Lynch become the. The situation was very relatable." When considering the greatest rivals of The Man Called Sting not named Ric Flair, one person comes to mind: Big Van Vader. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. This match, though. In 2002, Id discussed with my wife that I wasn't gonna do this forever. Purists balk at the role George "The Animal" Steele played in the final outcome, claiming it denied the WWE Universe a truly decisive victory. Undertaker had a bloodied Michaels beaten until the lights went black, chilling organ music began, and out of the flames emerged Undertaker's long-lost brother, Kane. 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. There was just something very humble and working-class Canadian about his overall presentation, and he looked so cool. WWE Iron Man matches dont happen often, especially on weekly TV programming. Youd be foolish not to rush to relive it. 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. "Sid Vicious powerbombing Brian Pillman is one of those moments that could have gone horribly wrong for a person, but something you absolutely have to watch. Kurt Angle was on another level in the early 2000s, reaching the absolute peak of his character work and in-ring abilities, resulting in a feral intensity and storytelling prowess matched by few wrestlers before or since. That didn't stop the Cenation leader from pulling off one of the most remarkable upsets of his career, as he somehow found a way to batter Edge's resolve in spite of a hostile crowd that loudly chanted "Cena sucks!" Razor Ramon defeated Shawn Michaels in WWE's first-ever televised Ladder Match, becoming the undisputed Intercontinental Champion. A deafening crowd. Triple Hs third attempt at ending The Undertakers legendary WrestleMania winning Streak ranks high among the most emotional wars waged on The Grandest Stage of Them All, with Satans Structure serving as an all-too-appropriate battleground for the carnage. "When I retired from full-time wrestling in 2000, you didnt really hear anything about 'defining WrestleMania moments.' But some of the best moments in pro wrestling history involve a third party, and theres no match that balanced three separate sets of motivations better than this one. Sometimes the best feuds are the ones you didn't know you wanted until they actually happen, and this was 100% the case here. The run-up to this match included some of the greatest hairdos and outfits ever worn in wrestling history, and the match certainly lived up to such sartorial expectations. 12. While Savage vs. To a luchador, a mask isnt just part of a costume. 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." At the risk of being interrupted by The Brahma Bull, does it matter? There, two of the top competitors of all time battled to a stalemate for 60 minutes. Chris Jericho would probably agree with that assessment, as Y2J grew up idolizing The Showstopper. "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. Every wrestler knew his future depended on this match and each brought it in a big way. It was, quite literally, the WrestleMania main event that shook the world. Anyone who says Foley was just a "gloried stunt guy" needs to watch this match to see what an exceptional storyteller he could be. Thats a level of tag team expertise you dont see anymore. 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. Scarier than a ladder, more dangerous than a cage, and more vicious than a street fight, the Hell In A Cell was a match where wrestlers who hated each other could finally settle their score, at risk to their lives. When wrestling is bad, dear God, it is terrible. Make no mistake, Hogan-Andre was a dream match for that generation of wrestling, and a true torch-passing moment. But as Bray emphatically told the Hounds of Justice, "I welcome this war!" Yes, you read that right. Alas, from a business standpoint, it killed the Attitude Era. 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. At a time when pro wrestling in general, and WWE specifically, had lost the raw authenticity that makes the business "beautiful" (in its own absurd and grotesque way), Rhodes vs. Rollins felt real. 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. He was like that anywhere he went, but he stood out like a sore thumb in WCW. Always." The crowd was red hot for this feud. An Angle Slam by the gold medalist himself ensured Undertaker would not leave Detroits Joe Louis Arena with the WWE Undisputed Title, though neither would Angle. 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. "The Nature Boy" came prepared for Steamboats unquestioned tactical superiority. [Announcers] Dusty Rhodes and Jim Ross kept making mention of the fact that 'Flyin'' Brian was by far the smallest guy in the match and still, getting the best of his opponents throughout the match. @JOEYSTYLES. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. "I knew going into Chicago it would be an unpredictable and hostile crowd, and it really was. Whether any of these matches are your favorites, or you're discovering them for the first time, put the 30 best WWE matches of all time on your "must-watch" bucket list. It was a game-changer for the industry. "I thought I would collect on the Lloyd's of London policy that would kick in after a 450-pound man sandwiched me. 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. Not to mention, the huge crowd in Seattle looked so amazing the whole show and were loud the entire night. He seemed to be becoming this main event-caliber guy, which is weird to think about in the perspective of 1991. The Undertaker, Triple H & Shane McMahon At some point, that had happened to me. . Third, there must be a conclusive winner (s), so Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind. Their bouts are the greatest "David vs. Goliath" matches ever, and their feud is the only one that features three matches among WWE's 30 greatest ever. Perhaps there's no greater example in WWE history than Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog at SummerSlam 1992. When inspired, The Total Package could go, and he showed that during an NWA Title opportunity that was originally intended for an injured Sting. "From the beginning, the way Pillman dominated Barry Windham for the first full five-minute section of the match was sort of unexpected, because Windham was a lot bigger than Pillman, and at that point at least, a lot more established than Pillman was. He never dies. Every single minute of this bout was intense and every competitor added his own wild moments to the highlight reel in a mad scramble for the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase. "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. 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. That was the same move that actually dislocated John Laurinaitis elbow in Japan in '91, and now [I had] to trust that this is going to work out fine from greater heights. When youre putting in that much time, the thought process behind it is youve got to have a couple guys who know how to do it. 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. The brawl fit in broken pool cues, crashed merchandise tables and a shovel, and was way more dangerous than anything else happening at the time. "It was a special night for us both. It was a cool dynamic to see Sting try to take the fight to Cactus Jack." Thats one little thing, simple but beautiful and thats this rivalry in a nutshell. ZACH LINDER. SETH ROLLINS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, John Cena and CM Punk shared a special kind of animosity. The match was highlighted by one of the most hardcore spots ever to be condoned in WWE, when Mick Foley took two shots with a flaming barbed wire 2 x 4 from Terry Funk before falling through a. 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. JEFF LABOON. SAMI ZAYN, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. Is this guy old enough to drive a car?'. Subscribe and watch all 100 matches right now. He loved Bret Hart just like me, but as the match was unfolding, he started to hate Bret and love Austin. Pro wrestling fans chanting "this is awesome!" He was able to adapt to Sting and was one of his better opponents. The shift began with his on-screen marriage to Stephanie McMahon and her subsequent turn to the dark side, betraying her father and forming the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. - WWE.com recognizes sports-entertainment as ultimately subjective. Brock Lesnar was the most successful rookie of all time, a 6'3, 290 lbs. Whereas the ECW faithful were all but obligated to applaud Malenko and Guerrero on the night of their sendoff, the standing ovation in response to their half-hour draw felt more organic, less expected, and truly emblematic of the pairs artistic struggle. Top Rated Wrestling Matches Top Rated of All Time Current Champions Roman Reigns (WWE Raw) Roman Reigns (WWE SD) Maxwell Jacob Friedman (AEW) Bron Breakker (NXT) Claudio Castagnoli (ROH) Josh Alexander (Impact) Daniel Garcia (PWG) Tyrus (NWA) Yuji Nagata (AJPW) Kazuchika Okada (NJPW) Kaito Kiyomiya (NOAH) El Hijo Del Vikingo (AAA) He wasn't napping in the corner either (looking at you, Roman Reigns), but carried the match. But within the confines of what we had, it felt like we were creating art out there." He suffered greatly, as did I. Luger ultimately lost via count-out leaving the ring to save The Stinger from a Horsemen attack but he emerged as both a hero to the people and a legitimate big-time player. After racking up several WWE Tag Team Title reigns, Nitro moved from SmackDown to Raw and immediately became a top contender to the Intercontinental Championship. That was not the case in 2014. There were nights where Mysterio was more astounding, but never a match where his theatrics were more appropriate. I said, 'I dont want to miss my kids growing up.' Undertaker would get his chance at Badd Blood 1997 in the first-ever Hell In A Cell match. But this wasn't a tag team match. So when something happens that truly surprises them, you know its a moment that many will carry with them forever. But really, where could it go from here? Namely, Guerrero's nuanced character work, which elevated everyone around him, and Lesnar's selling, which managed to make him look vulnerable, even when wrestling a man half his size. Shawn Michaels was the cowardly heel who had managed to escape Undertaker's clutches. The warrior known as "Dangan" (Japanese for bullet) endured some ferocious chair strikes including one off the top rope and still roared back with a powerbomb over the top rope that drilled the 6-foot-6, 295-pound beast through a table. 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. HBK ultimately reigned supreme, allowing the "boyhood dream" of Mr. WrestleMania to finally be realized. But I had just started to like Shawn and root for the bad guys. "I dont think Rey knew it was a pay-per-view. But while the reign was short, the match stands the test of time. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. The gimmick matched the storyline, as WWE put a roof on the cage so that Michaels couldn't escape. 5. 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. Since the latest livestream, we know 62 ratings of the full 200 wrestlers on the roster. And Triple H emerged from this match changed forever, while Mick Foley put a blood-soaked exclamation point on his extraordinary career. It was a lot to put on Brock's massive shoulders, but he was up to the task. Before SummerSlam 1991, Bret "Hit Man" Hart was an unknown commodity as a singles wrestler. Ricky Steamboat and "Ravishing" Rick Rude showed that at Beach Blast 1992. That said, we think it boils down to two all-time greats being in absolute command of their characters, their craft, and the crowd. 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