While their feud had no shortage of great moments, their undisputed masterpiece was the main event at WrestleMania X-Seven. "It was like the fans in Madison Square Garden sensed something was coming, but it was almost like they thought, 'No way, theyre not going to do this.' Only in pro wrestling is a groin shot a thing of beauty. Rey's a very special performer, as we all know. The WWE 2K23 ratings reveal is in full swing, and there are all sorts of juicy numbers floating around. "Chris and I were not big on going into a Ladder Match. 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. Awesome wowed the Ohio crowd with his eye-opening agility, but Tanaka's display of heart in this classic was really something to behold. "I wouldn't have necessarily predicted beforehand that Orton and Christian would have been so great together. Few competitors enamored her the way Sasha Banks did, which is why nobody knew if Bayley could finally put aside childish things to defeat her for the NXT Womens Title at the very first TakeOver: Brooklyn. In the end, Bret underestimated his baby brother and lost to a rollup. MATTHEW ARTUS, To this day, Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels stands as one of the greatest rivalries in WWE history. 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. 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. You truly believed Steve Austin would do anything to beat The Rock. 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. Wrestlemania 20 10. Its one of those things you share with each other." Speaking of "flesh and blood," a lot of it was spilled in Madison Square Garden, as Triple H and Cactus Jack battled in the greatest Street Fight of all time. Long story short? 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. Put all of them together and you get John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank 2011. Heres the deal: Those are my teachers that were in that match Larry Zbyszko, Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton. It's all of the above and so much more. MICK FOLEY, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. Title. - WWE.com recognizes sports-entertainment as ultimately subjective. The Nature Boy entered at #3 and, despite having at least 10 years on most of his opponents, wrestled at full speed for more than an hour without ever needing to take a breath. The most brutal brawl of all. 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. Pillman basically gets folded over his head and somehow survives enough to take a second powerbomb. The celebration, however, would prove short-lived. 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. Flair and Funk were operating at such a high level at this point in time that they could hardly go wrong, but somehow they exceeded any expectations, elevating each others games to a sort of pro wrestling platonic ideal. The match built from a grinding start to a controversial crescendo that involved a second referee and a split-second decision. For one, he hadnt held a World Title in almost three years, and his last go-round as champion ended in decisive fashion at the hands of Brock Lesnar. SCOTT TAYLOR. He never dies. We'll be the first to admit that the ladder match has been done to death in the three decades since WrestleMania X, but that wasn't the case in 1993. The Big Red Machine tombstoned The Dead Man, while a broken-down Michaels crawled over Undertaker to steal the win. But this wasn't any other event; it was WrestleMania X and the "match of the night" belonged to Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match. 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. While Savage vs. JOHN CLAPP. Triple H gets the win, but you dont have a second to catch your breath as a viewer, because you just saw this crazy Street Fight and youre like, These guys have taken everything they can out of each other, and then the cage starts lowering and youre going What?! The bout soon reached its end with Tanaka's tornado DDT onto two steel chairs, leaving the ECW faithful both staggered and elated by the wanton destruction they witnessed in a short period of time. So many of the greatest matches are two top-tier performers going toe-to-toe in the ring thats what wrestlings built on. Perfectly paced and executed, and it was Warriors best match by a mile. JOHN CLAPP. While the "Canadian Chrises" were universally acknowledged as among the world's best workers, they were still viewed as mid-carders at the time. Maybe that wasnt the right thing to do.' 'Taker's on record saying the same thing. Its 20 solid minutes of edge-of-your-seat drama; even if you go in knowing the ending, its impossible not to get wrapped up. When you watch the match, you have a feeling that the only people who truly know its the end are Austin and The Rock. Yes, it's easy to forget Austin was once one of the world's greatest technical wrestlers, but this match (and his neck injury later that year at SummerSlam) transformed his style and the "WWE style" for the next decade, making this arguably the most influential match ever. Both guys came out bigger stars then they were before. It made me feel like we had seen the last of Shawn Michaels, and it was very sad. The Game then shocked the WWE Universe when he nailed Bryan with a Pedigree and served him up to The Viper, who quickly pinned Bryan and closed the night as the new WWE Champion. GOLDUST, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER AND NICKY SAMPOGNA. It wasn't one thing. He loved Bret Hart just like me, but as the match was unfolding, he started to hate Bret and love Austin. No matter how many stars other matches have gotten before and since, Bret Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains Hart's best, Austin's best, the greatest WrestleMania bout ever, and the best WWE match of all time. Watching at a young age, I was creeped out and weirded out by him. 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. 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. What if we had gotten a bigger platform? They needed each other and wrestling wouldnt be what it is today without 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and The Rock, and this match was the culmination of that." However, it was their third clash at Starrcade 1992 that truly defined their rivalry. It wasn't your typical 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. ANTHONY BENIGNO. His bout with Jericho was "just" a match. 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. This one hurts, but tough choices must be made. 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. 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. Sadly, Owen's life would end in tragedy just a few years later, while Bret's historic first WWE run would end in controversy. Welp, fans certainly swallowed their words a month later when the three put on one of the greatest WrestleMania main events ever and the best triple threat match of all time. 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. The perfect mix of technical mastery and main event-level appeal, Michaels and Jericho traded kip-ups and Superkicks in a fast-paced affair that saw HBK walk away with a big Show of Shows victory. I am fortunate to have those things happen more times than not in my life, which is why I am continuously, unbelievably thankful and amazed at what I was fortunate enough to be a part of. "I dont think Rey knew it was a pay-per-view. However, the debut of The Devil's Favorite Demon, as iconic as it was, shouldn't overshadow one of the most brutal confrontations in either The Phenom's or HBK's legendary careers. 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. The Undertaker: Raw (06/28/1999) 9.5: 10,721,000 viewers (most watched wrestling cable match in history). 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." Royal rumble 1992 14. CRAIG TELLO. At 44, Styles is still one of the best performers in the company and has had classic matches with the likes of Brock Lesnar, Kevin Owens, and John Cena. And when the champion finally prevailed despite a spirited effort by the challenger, they embraced as a sign of respect. Yes, NXT has produced some of the best matches of the past decade, but it has always been positioned as a developmental promotion for the main roster, thus we chose not to include it and focus entirely on the main roster product. Both guys were at their peak, both in terms of star power and workrate (yes, Austin's peak as a technical wrestler was in 1997, but as a brawler he was never better than in 2001). I said, 'I dont want to miss my kids growing up.' And thats the most important thing. For example, the most famous spot, when Edge speared a dangling Jeff Hardy from a ladder. The gimmick matched the storyline, as WWE put a roof on the cage so that Michaels couldn't escape. At one point, The Mastodon crushed The Hardcore Legend beneath his hulking frame, prompting Mick Foleys career to flash before his eyes. Not because the guys were doing "movez" or no-selling high spots, but because they told a story. This was the biggest match in my career and probably the last time that my heart was completely in being in the ring. 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. Summer slam 1998 13. Smith was "high as a kite" on the plane flight, so fearing disaster, Hart meticulously prepped the match and had Smith recite it back to him. PES DRAFT PES 2019 ! You want everybody to forget about who won or lost. and he said, 'He's halfway to 18. The Rated-R Superstar, on the other hand, had been undefeated in such matches. By the time he finally delivered the defining Helluva Kick to fell Neville, he had fulfilled his destiny as the champion the NXT Universe always knew him to be. With a capacity crowd chanting "Yes!," Bryan hit Cena with a running knee 26 minutes, 47 seconds into the bout. 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. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match. Add a Hart Family conflicted in support of two universally beloved Superstars and this unparalleled mat classic became an emotional showdown that made WWEs "No. Wrestlemania 10 12. And the reunion at the end was amazing. Alas, while this match does hold up, it is also hampered by its stipulation. It was a cool dynamic to see Sting try to take the fight to Cactus Jack." This was a combination of great wrestlers putting on an awesome match with perfect storytelling. Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. DAVID SHOEMAKER. The highest-rated NXT match on this list saw Almas and Gargano give absolutely everything they had as they did battle for the NXT Championship. John Cena vs Shawn Michaels - Monday Night Raw (April 27, 2007) The first in the list of John Cena best matches is The Champ vs The Heart Break Kid! Though Vader escaped the Figure Four, Flair was able to take out the giants weakened knee and pin him to win the title and continue his epic career. "It was a special night for us both. 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. injury time. TOM HERRERA. BOBBY MELOK. Truthfully, on paper Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart should have been a top five "best ever." And Triple H emerged from this match changed forever, while Mick Foley put a blood-soaked exclamation point on his extraordinary career. One had the flash and showmanship, the other was pure grit and desire. May 10 th, 1999 - 8.1 The highest rated episode ever of Raw and. Every high-spot is purposeful. Number nine of the best Wrestlemania matches is the first to involve Shawn Michaels as a competitor, but nowhere near his last. I wanted to end on a high note. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 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." But it always could go the other way. No weapons. The gimmick was clever, a Three Stages of Hell match, a modified 2 out of 3 Falls match. However, something's gotta give, and Heyman betrayed "The Best In The World" for "The Beast Incarnate," instantly creating a main event-level feud for SummerSlam 2013. "Jerry Lynn was amazing and we just have this chemistry where we both push ourselves and each other," RVD has told WWE.com. KEVIN POWERS, Daniel Bryan was riding high on a wave of "Yes!" Some feel it was an overlong and indulgent display on the part of all three performers (especially Shawn Michaels as the anxiety-ridden ref). Yawn. Liger, however, matched that strategy and stayed up tempo enough to put Pillman at risk for a loss. Christian's been around a long time and Randy Orton's a third-generation Superstar who is so natural. However, the event was stolen by two veteran wrestlers Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle. MICHAEL BURDICK. 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. We looked at each other, smiled and just took it in. solid block of Midwestern muscle mass that looked like he was summoned to life from Vince McMahon's dreams. But while the reign was short, the match stands the test of time. Dont worry, you can watch the entire event, uninterrupted on WWE Network. The 11 minutes of mayhem saw the two future WWE Superstars use everything in their offensive arsenals as well as lots of steel chairs. 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. There was a special energy there. The fact Hart not only salvaged the match, but produced an all-time classic that made both men look like stars, is a testament to his brilliance. 1 contenders hand at the bout's outset. Physically, his body was completely worn out and The Rock was no longer a regular WWE Superstar, so to have this incredibly meaningful match was special. It was wild and it was extreme. It's a matter of my physical prowess against his technical and high-flying ability. Fans weren't too pleased when Shawn Michaels was shoe-horned into the main event of WrestleMania XX, turning a World Championship bout between Triple H and Chris Benoit into the first triple threat main event in WrestleMania history. Summerslam 2002 4. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. How do you possibly top one of the greatest matches of all time, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match at WrestleMania 25? In this Friday night clash, however, the trio would finally be stopped. "Cactus Jack was awesome in WCW, because he was so different. Did we mention the vacated WWE Championship was at stake for the first and only time ever in the Rumble? The match was simplicity incarnate, a back-and-forth affair that ended in a roll-up, and that was the source of its genius. (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.) Flair even went so far as to provide altered photos to WWE Magazine long before the advent of Photoshop or TMZ. 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. IMPACT No Surrender Quick Results - 2/24/23 (Title Matches and more!) There was hardly a more cutting-edge act in the mid-90s, and ECW, a small organization based in northeast U.S., looked to bolster the lineup of its pay-per-view premiere by importing six of the Michinoku Pros top performers, including Kaientai, who arrived in Blue World Order threads. "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. Newly arrived to WWE, the ever-serious Malenko was a natural foil for the goofy, bucket-hat-wearing, Worm-performing Scotty 2 Hotty. The victory put to rest the idea that Bryan was a "weak link" and proved The Shield could be beaten. For me to be involved in that thing was a great honor, especially with the way Sting was loved by the people, it was crazy. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. But the shadow of the epic showdown at King of the Ring has lingered ever since. Their three matches throughout that year were revelatory, but the grand finale in Nashville featured the most unexpected outcome of all. The best matches always have an element of truth to them. ANTHONY BENIGNO. 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. The highest-rated episode of Raw ever (8.1) saw Commissioner Shawn Michaels book a bunch of bizarre matches such as Big Show vs. Paul Bearer, Cactus Jack vs. Mideon & Viscera in a hardcore match, Bradshaw vs. Farooq in a lumberjack match and the Mean Street Posse vs. Patterson & Brisco in a Loser Leaves WWE match. And not just because it created was the biggest draw of all time, but because of the story it told and especially the matches it produced. Namely, each man's willingness to do anything to win. First, it has to be a greatmatch, not just a great spectacle. 1 min. MIKE McAVENNIE. 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. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall made a big deal out of it, and they had just started with the company. A flamboyant, cocky and dastardly grappler that was an expert in his craft and he knew it. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. 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. In the first-ever meeting of the men who would become WCWs signature rivals, Sting and Flair battled back and forth, displaying uncanny technical prowess and in-ring ability. But for the fan that was really enjoying the intricacies and the methodology and the psychology and the depth of the Jericho-Michaels rivalry at the time, I think it really did a good job of that. And it has rarely ever worked better than Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar at No Way Out in 2004. ANTHONY BENIGNO. "I thought I would collect on the Lloyd's of London policy that would kick in after a 450-pound man sandwiched me. Moments later, Hart locked on The Sharpshooter to capture the title, launching one of the most prolific careers in WWE history. The fact it was against Triple H (whose "Reign of Terror" in 2003 was still fresh in fan's minds) made it that much more tense. He thought it was just a regular match, and all of a sudden he got thrown onto a pay-per-view when he showed up. No, Davey Boy Smith wasn't a broomstick, but he was a power wrestler who was at his best when getting the hot tag, while his tag team partner, "The Dynamite Kid" Tom Billington, did the work. I didnt want to do that and be like George Costanza. Sometimes the best feuds are the ones you didn't know you wanted until they actually happen, and this was 100% the case here. But it wasnt just the personal drama that made this one of the best Intercontinental Title Matches of all time. During the discussion, Lee commented on possibly becoming the AEW world champion . Rude had the bout expertly planned out, as he tried to gain an insurmountable lead, going up 3-1 within the first 10 minutes of the half-hour-long contest. Purists balk at the role George "The Animal" Steele played in the final outcome, claiming it denied the WWE Universe a truly decisive victory. DAVID SHOEMAKER. The 15-time World Champion, reeling from a loss to The Rock and all but emasculated in the weeks leading into the Lesnar match, tapped into that same well of savagery that allowed him to survive, say, JBL in an "I Quit" Match, and ultimately came out with the win. 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. 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. And it was only fitting that The Ultimate Opportunist himself, Edge, wound up seizing the briefcase in the end by utilizing a steel chair as the decisive equalizer. Hasan abimizle 1,2,3 saniye iinde takmlar alp, efsane ma yaptk, izleyelim. Top Rated Wrestling Matches Top Rated of All Time Current Champions (WWE Raw) (WWE SD) Bron Breakker (NXT) (ROH) Josh Alexander (Impact) Daniel Garcia Tyrus (NWA) Yuji Nagata (AJPW) Kazuchika Okada (NJPW) Kaito Kiyomiya (NOAH) El Hijo Del Vikingo (AAA) Gran Guerrero (CMLL) Levaniel (wXw) PWI Magazine Top Rated Matches of All Time Thankfully, it didn't come to that, but it did end with both men bloody, battered, beaten collapsing into a heap, with Triple H landing on Austin in a twist of fate. That brought a lot more to the match on a technical level. Brock was once again a monster (which his streak-ending victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX would cement), while even in defeat, CM Punk was again a beloved babyface. While Edge would prevail, all 29 men and one woman (Beth Phoenix) got over. Billed as a battle between the two best pure athletes in WWE history, the match felt appropriately Olympics-esque (by way of Vince McMahon's pro wrestling circus, of course), with both guys mixing mat wrestling with devastating suplexes. 12. Plus, theres a barbed-wire 2x4 in the ring. Fresh off a third reign as World Tag Team Champions with Jim Neidhart, Hart was clearly gifted, but no one knew if he could cut it on his own. Magnums goal was not only to win back the coveted U.S. Nothing to fall back on but both men's raw talent. 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. What feverish mind dreamed up the atrocities that unfolded during TLC II? 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. Its also the ideal moment in WCW history modern enough to feel vital but old enough to still feel totally raw. What we have done, however, is watch every single match on the award-winning WWE Network. While this match would be far overshadowed by their WrestleMania 13 bloodbath, their Survivor Series 1996 showdown remains one of the finest examples of in-ring storytelling you'll ever see. 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. 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