If you tear the frickin' house down, that'll usually take care of it." The wince-inducing clash established that Hell in a Cell was WWEs most sinister stipulation when both rivals took the fight atop the structure before HBK tumbled off the side of the Cell and through the Spanish announce table. MIKE McAVENNIE, Though their 2-out-of-3 Falls "farewell match" later that summer would become the stuff of legend, Malenko and Guerreros time-limit draw in May 1995 was no less mesmerizing. Four of WWE's Superstars of Tomorrow left an indelible mark in the minds of the WWE Universe at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way. First, it has to be a greatmatch, not just a great spectacle. But within a few minutes of the bell ringing, Smith was blown up, so Bret basically had to wrestle himself. Maybe that wasnt the right thing to do.' The backstory is that Flair was on his way out the door to return to WCW, and so this match was slapped onto Raw without a ton of promotion, but that hardly mattered: These two guys told a complete story in the ring (with the aid of Flairs manager, Bobby Heenan, who was on commentary) that somehow elevated these unusually legitimate stakes. 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. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and TLC II at WrestleMania X-Seven. Vader and Cactus Jack battled in one of the most vicious matches in wrestling history at Halloween Havoc 1993. 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. GREG ADKINS. There's more, but the fact remains that these three teams managed to turn what in lesser hands would be a "garbage match" into a work of art that would impress even old-school purists. The 25 Greatest wwe events of all time are 1. A lot of people loved Christian and had been waiting for him to have that moment in the main event, and he turned out to physically be the perfect match for Randy Orton. Kurt can do anything. 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. That was the question on the minds of many in the WWE Universe throughout the winter of 2014. There are matches I look back on and think, 'Maybe I shouldnt have gone to that extreme. JEFF LABOON. And for good measure, Sags bludgeoned Cactus face with a shovel. Although it was Jeff and Matt Hardy who claimed victory, all four Superstars received a standing ovation the next night on Raw. "Best-case scenario for a match is when everybody benefits. 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. Their second meeting resulted in Vader taking Stings WCW Championship. A flamboyant, cocky and dastardly grappler that was an expert in his craft and he knew it. Yeah, it was pretty metal. Its hard to tell where one teams madness began and the others ended in this frankly ludicrous, 10-car pileup of a match that saw Edge & Christian retain their World Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz and The Hardy Boyz on The Grandest Stage of Them All. The grudge match had all the hallmarks of a classic brawl: arena-sprawling fisticuffs, assorted weaponry (chairs and trash cans in this case) and the prevailing sense that none of it could actually be controlled or regulated. 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. The Undertaker, Triple H & Shane McMahon It was wild and it was extreme. They fought in WrestleMania 13 Submission Match in which blood was tipping out in the face of Stone Gold. The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. 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. It also set the pair on a collision course that would culminate in the infamous incident in Montreal the following year at Survivor Series. Hasan abimizle 1,2,3 saniye iinde takmlar alp, efsane ma yaptk, izleyelim. Michaels and Hart made their match feel real, as real as any boxing match or MMA fight. 2K has been revealing ratings a few at a time on Twitter over the past week, and a load of . Seriously, the Chi-Town crowd was so hot that Cena and Punk could've slapped each other like King Kong Bundy vs. Hercules Hernandez, circa 1986, and the fans still would've popped. 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. 1 Many big names have already been revealed, so. As many expected, the 450-pound Mastodon imposed his will on the two-time WWE Hall of Famer, pummeling Flair around ringside. It was about which way the pendulum happened to swing on that particular day." But the gimmick earned its reputation as "The Devil's Playground" due to what went down in this match (and to be fair, the infamous Undertaker-Mankind match at King of the Ring 1998). Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. But, by the time the match was over, fans didnt even care about Flair anymore. MITCH PASSERO, "I always wanted to be a Paul Heyman Guy. Natalya WWEs first third-generation female Superstar, granddaughter of Stu Hart, daughter of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, niece of Bret Hart battled Charlotte daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair with WWE Hall of Famers Bret and Ric at ringside. 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. When you put on a bout between two of the best wrestlers from their era, or any era, you're bound to get one of the greatest matches of all time. It has been said a great wrestler can make a broomstick look good. That's the case here. The animosity between Tully Blanchard and Magnum T.A. 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. 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. With a capacity crowd chanting "Yes!," Bryan hit Cena with a running knee 26 minutes, 47 seconds into the bout. Two major betrayals, the constant bickering on commentary between Jim Ross and Paul Heyman, and an epic final showdown between Rock and Austin brought a fitting end to the war for sports-entertainment domination. While his "Yes!" SHAWN MICHAELS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, What made this match so dramatic was the fact that Ric Flair claimed to the world that he had a prior "romantic" relationship with Randy Savage's wife, Elizabeth. 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. Steve Austin and Bret Hart. "The rivalry was thought of so highly in spite of the fact that Orton was a hero. Wrestling Worst Wrestling Matches of All Time By Craig Donofrio on March 30, 2021 SliceWrestling / Twitter When wrestling is good, it's great. It'd be the psycho who became the babyface, but that's the Attitude Era for you. The best example of an established star elevating a new star. He had that whole chip on his shoulder with Triple H where they were best friends, but jealous of each other. They should have pleaded for Ricky to do something about it. 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. He knew I'd been Cactus Jack, but had no idea that there was this Dude Love character I'd wanted to be when I was 17 or 18 years old. There was nothing pretty about a match between Masato Tanaka and Mike Awesome. In the end, the man who would one day become "Stone Cold" used the ropes to steal a win and extinguish "The Dragon," temporarily. It really wasnt a rivalry about who was better. Austin tried everything he could to retain the U.S. Thus the much-anticipated rematch became a Career vs. Streak match, as both men had everything to lose. "After the match, we sat in a room by ourselves and just sat there quietly. But Ive never questioned the wild nature of that match, because it was exactly what we both needed." In the weeks leading up to the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, The Wyatt Family cost the members of The Shield an opportunity to compete inside the sinister structure for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Once hes 18, hell be out the door,' and I said. Not because the guys were doing "movez" or no-selling high spots, but because they told a story. There were even some young stars that would define the 90s, like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Wash-rinse-repeat. A showcase for the greatest pro wrestler and the biggest superstar ever. But that interview with J.R. did such a great job of building Cactus Jack into something bigger than he actually was. The resilient Steamboat, however, knew that he had it inside him to overcome the odds. The contest alternated between a fast-paced, high-flying affair and a slow, methodical bout as Zayn and Cesaro split the first two falls. You can watch it as a standalone amazing match and see it unfold. "I knew going into Chicago it would be an unpredictable and hostile crowd, and it really was. DAVID SHOEMAKER. So, to see a Ladder Match live was a big deal. Wrestlemania 19 3. Im the oldest in my family and have a little brother. 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. 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. Or should we say, Cactus Jack. The Royal Rumble is the easiest match to book, but the hardest match to book well. But it always could go the other way. And thats the most important thing. 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. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. 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. 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. It was a bold, risky move this match earned and was absolutely brilliant from a creative standpoint. For Triple H's Royal Rumble opponent, WWE turned Cactus Jack into a mythic figure less a flesh-and-blood man than violence personified. It was Mr. McMahon's idea to let me become these characters, because they all had unique stories and they kind of worked in conjunction with Mankind. In his first Wrestlemania match back after returning from injury, he took on young Canadian star Chris Jericho in the highest rated match on the card that year. While both guys could play heel or face perfectly, Naitch was at his best as the bad guy, while Savage was the good guy you loved to root for, especially when he's fighting for the honor of his valet (and real-life wife) Miss Elizabeth. Top Superstar ranks as the highest-rated in WWE video game franchise history. Royal rumble 2000 6. The first Women'sMatch on this list displayed the incredible athleticism, strength and desire of two women with arguably the most impressive pedigrees in WWE. Subscribe and watch all 100 matches right now. I didnt come around to respecting him until 2000 or 2001. It took years for me to get over his rivalry with Bret Hart. And you couldn't ask for a better opponent than Angle. Title from Blanchard, but also humiliate his opponent and, ultimately, Tullys Four Horsemen cohorts. The contest brought fans on an emotional tilt awhirl thanks to a missed spear that left the undefeated Goldberg looking vulnerable for the first time in his career. When wrestling is bad, dear God, it is terrible. Perfect, Andre the Giant, Jimmy Snuka, Dusty Rhodes, Ted Dibiase, Jake Roberts, and even the Intercontinental Champion Ultimate Warrior. I identified with Bret. Not convinced that guys took it to the extreme back then? There had never been another WrestleMania match quite like this and, perhaps, there never will be. Fox to show up like in "Back To The Future" and say: "I guess you guys aren't ready for that. In many ways, Shawn Michaels was the perfect wrestler. 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. In turn, their pay-per-view match became something of a show-stealer, punctuated by its jaw-dropping ending in which The Man of 1,000 Holds reversed a superplex attempt into a top-rope DDT. The Human Suplex Machine clotheslined Bigelow through the timekeeper's table, and later T-Bone Tazzplexed him off the entrance ramp and onto the steel guardrail. Unquestionably, watching a Peoples Champion on the verge of electrifying millions through other avenues go toe-to-toe with a sports-entertainment legend who had lost his way to the vices of "Hollywood" and a New World Order is appointment viewing. ANTHONY BENIGNO. JAMES WORTMAN. The two competitors had the NXT Universe hanging on every move they executed, each one looking like it could end the match. One of the most storied rivalries in wrestling history reached one of its high points at Starrcade 1985, as Dusty Rhodes battled back from a broken ankle suffered at the hands of Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen to challenge for "The Nature Boys" NWA World Title. "Everything aligned and came together. Instead, it was Mysterios lack of size that necessitated his moveset. There are some legendary matches on that list. The crowd obviously had a lot to do with it, but I got the Brogue Kick out of the corner, which caught everybody off-guard, then I passed out in the 'Yes!' Its just one of those things that not a lot needs to be said. 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. 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. In particular, the TLC match consisting of the Hardy Boyz, Dudley Boyz, and Edge & Christian is arguably one of the most superb matches in WWE history. With his longtime friend Shawn Michaels serving as the unpredictable special guest referee, Triple H used every tool in his arsenal including steel chairs, ring steps, his signature sledgehammer and multiple Pedigrees to put The Deadman down for good. 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. This match was iconic before the bell even rang, because on a deeper level it represented two schools of pro wrestling. It's brief, but the actions and decisions really hit the right notes for . If the match would still be a classic with the sound off, it makes the cut. There, two of the top competitors of all time battled to a stalemate for 60 minutes. PETER ROSENBERG, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. "It was always so hard to tell who the crowd was going to root for more. 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. There was brawling, wrestling, the most palpable antipathy between two performers feasible, and an undisputed victor that somehow didnt demean the loser at all. 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. He wasn't aware of the stories behind the characters. The challenger ruled the day, but the methods making that result possible set the bar for all of the Cruiserweight competitors who would follow in the footsteps of these larger-than-life fighters. contender, Chris Jericho. To be sure, Michaels' return match against Triple H at SummerSlam 2002 is a Top 50 contender, but was aided by the "Non-Sanctioned" gimmick. 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. 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. Since the latest livestream, we know 62 ratings of the full 200 wrestlers on the roster. It came down to best friends-turned-archrivals, and HBK in just his second match after a back injury forced him into retirement four years earlier silenced Triple H's title reign with some Sweet Chin Music. The match built from a grinding start to a controversial crescendo that involved a second referee and a split-second decision. 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