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For example, the most famous spot, when Edge speared a dangling Jeff Hardy from a ladder. You really wanted to see Christian get his comeuppance and people were really excited to root for Randy Orton against a guy fans were traditionally used to cheering. He seemed to be becoming this main event-caliber guy, which is weird to think about in the perspective of 1991. Top Rated Wrestling Matches of All Time Lyrics Updated December 2018 7* | Sat, Jun 9th 2018 | NJPW Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall | Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada (2 Out Of 3 Falls) Watching at a young age, I was creeped out and weirded out by him. 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. 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. 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. Its one of those things you share with each other." Take a look at this.' ), here's our criteria. It's a match that would feel fresh in any era, with a simple story about an egomaniac (Jericho) trying to break out of his hero's shadow, while that same hero (Michaels) wants to prove he's still got it. 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. 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. Not only did it feature the greatest debut of all time, but the first Hell In A Cell match remains the greatest Hell In A Cell match. Christian's been around a long time and Randy Orton's a third-generation Superstar who is so natural. 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. JEFF LABOON. Wed never seen that before. "The Nature Boy" came prepared for Steamboats unquestioned tactical superiority. It was a cool dynamic to see Sting try to take the fight to Cactus Jack." 49. 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. Your opinions of The Undertaker vs. 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. You can teach pro wrestling moves. If you tear the frickin' house down, that'll usually take care of it." 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. I submitted, and everybody looks at it and goes, 'Dang, what a match!' And the reunion at the end was amazing. Then by order of WWE Commissioner Gorilla Monsoon they were forced to take it even further. And that's how you know you've told a powerful story. Now that you have the backstory, just go watch this match. 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. MATTHEW ARTUS. 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. That changed on May 21, 2001, when the duo challenged Austin and Triple H for the belts on "Monday Night Raw.". DEAN MALENKO, AS TOLD TO BRIAN PELLEGATTO, Remember earlier, when we said the long way is the best? I didnt know who I wanted to win, but the moment when Razor climbed up and grabbed both titles became such an iconic moment, especially for me as a kid, because I was there. 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. After the match, you halfway expected Michael J. Austin lost, but became a hero. SHEAMUS, AS TOLD TO JUSTIN LESLIE. How he ever got up let alone competed again well never know. 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. Steamboat vs. Savage was way ahead of its time and for fans of pure pro wrestling still holds up to this day. Who was Bret's handpicked opponent? When people talk about Randy Orton, it's usually not as a hero, but he was perfect for the kind of opportunistic scoundrel villain that Christian was. - The list reflects WWE Networks availability asof Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. First, it has to be a greatmatch, not just a great spectacle. BOBBY MELOK. It also featured an ending every bit as iconic as Hogan slamming Andre, with Austin's screaming in pain, his face a bloody mess, yet refusing to submit to Hart's Sharpshooter. New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden was the epicenter for an unprecedented five championship title changes at Survivor Series 2002, the last of which came about after six Superstars put their very careers on the line in the first-ever Elimination Chamber Match. Wrestlemania 19 3. 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." 5 Undertaker Vs. Before you get out your pitchforks (or perhaps we should say "steel chairs"? 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. His back was in terrible condition. 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. Wrestlemania 19 - 2003 Something about the late '90s and early 2000's just made for some excellent sports entertainment, and Wrestlemania 19 didn't disappoint. MICHAEL BURDICK. WWE Women's Matches That Have Received 4.00 stars out of 5 Charlotte vs Natalya Event: NXT Takeover (2014) | Rating: 4.00 stars Charlotte Flair and Natalya faced off at the first-ever NXT Takeover event back in 2014. It's easy to forget, but Austin was once one of the world's best workers. The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Michaels and Hart made their match feel real, as real as any boxing match or MMA fight. 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. Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. The little brother, Owen, was cast in Brets shadow and was always compared to Bret. It was awesome to see that he could get right back on the bike after four years like hed never left." The match stands as a landmark moment in all of their careers. Alas, while this match does hold up, it is also hampered by its stipulation. Royal Rumble 1992 is Ric Flair's. But the bout stands as an essential piece of history, one of the few times you felt the Earth move on its axis and suddenly realized that things would never, ever be the same. Such skill, matched with The Showoffs amazing move set, electrified the crowd inside Minneapolis Target Center. Maybe that wasnt the right thing to do.' Its an identity. 21 min read Hey everyone! 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. The WWE 2K23 ratings reveal is in full swing, and there are all sorts of juicy numbers floating around. The first match rated more than five stars by Meltzer was Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat in 1989. So what makes their bout at WrestleMania 25 the greatest? "It was a special night for us both. It'd be the psycho who became the babyface, but that's the Attitude Era for you. While fans can oftentimes get overhyped for a match and disappointed in the results, The Shield vs. Here now, an A-to-Z guide for both novices and longtime squared-circle diehards alike for what to watch. This was a combination of great wrestlers putting on an awesome match with perfect storytelling. One night stand 2005 9. If you want glorious, Attitude-Era chaos in the PG Era, check out this match, which featured some inspired steel chair work and a wince-inducing tumble through three tables by Seth Rollins en route to a Shield victory from which The Hounds of Justice never looked back. They told me, 'Dustin, shut up. Nowhere was this more true than in Punk's hometown of Chicago, which featured a crowd loud enough to register on the Richter scale. And these wrestlers have put on many of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. But whatever followed, we'll always have this match, an expertly paced, old school brawl that had both guys emerge even bigger stars. The match is must-watch just to see the 251-pound Cena break out a hurricanrana. "To get to start that match off was awesome. I didnt come around to respecting him until 2000 or 2001. This was about as pure a tag team match as youre going to find. And for good measure, Sags bludgeoned Cactus face with a shovel. 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. "I wouldn't have necessarily predicted beforehand that Orton and Christian would have been so great together. This was before the internet, so it's likely that many regional fans weren't familiar with Flair. The Beast from the East answered with plenty of punishment of his own, including the "Oh My God!" JOHN CLAPP. In many ways, the opening chapter of the legendary Steamboat-Flair trilogy played out like the first movement of a symphony. Their clash at WrestleMania 21 was inevitable and highly hyped up to be one of the greatest wrestling matches anyone would ever see. and he said, 'He's halfway to 18. during a promo. Second, the match must have historical significance, so no Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero from Vengeance 2003 and the like. "I really thought it was going to be the last move I ever did in wrestling," Foley told WWE.com. But the shadow of the epic showdown at King of the Ring has lingered ever since. WWE is the most successful pro wrestling (or, as they say, sports entertainment) promotion of all time. This match, though. Dont blink. This set the scene for the hated adversaries to beat the senses out of each other. Subscribe and watch all 100 matches right now. I told him hes 9, and he said, 'Oh, hes halfway gone.' Wrestling Worst Wrestling Matches of All Time By Craig Donofrio on March 30, 2021 SliceWrestling / Twitter When wrestling is good, it's great. That nerve-wracking tension ran throughout the match, which kept the thousands fans in attendance, and the millions watching around the world, on the edge of their seats. Lock and he got [disqualified]. 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. Maybe the best, in fact. It was something I'll always remember and cherish, working with one of the greatest masked wrestlers ever in our industry. 6. 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. But compared to what you see on TV today, The Southern Boys versus The Midnight Express is advanced trigonometry." It has been said a great wrestler can make a broomstick look good. In fact, before this rubber match between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, the WWE Universe had never seen one on SmackDown or Raw. 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. 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 rivalry was thought of so highly in spite of the fact that Orton was a hero. Ten years after main eventing the inaugural Starrcade, Ric Flairs legacy nearly came to an end at the 1993 edition of WCWs marquee event. Sometimes, the long way is the best. Matches don't come much more epic than this, and for that reason it is one of the best WWE matches ever. He and his brothers-in-arms were seen as kings in competition against their five American foes. Hart, whose years of experience in the ring dwarfed his challenger, still showed The Kid proper respect. At one point, The Mastodon crushed The Hardcore Legend beneath his hulking frame, prompting Mick Foleys career to flash before his eyes. There have been 218 matches awarded 5 or more stars; Mitsuharu Misawa and Will Ospreay are tied for the most individual . Always." Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. In this Friday night clash, however, the trio would finally be stopped. SCOTT TAYLOR, Once upon a time, a small organization based in northeast Japan so perfected its intricate and high-flying take on the three-on-three match format that it birthed a genre unto itself called the Michinoku Pro Six-Man Tag. Meanwhile, Michaels had supplemented the multifaceted, in-ring abilities that made him great in the 1990s, with the superb pacing and storytelling that comes from experience. 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. Any "best of" list is bound to stir up opinions; this one is no different. CRAIG TELLO, Set aside the ignominious ending for Savage this match was an absolute beauty. This match featured the WWE Champion Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, Ravishing Rick Rude, Mr. It was perfect. MATTHEW ARTUS, To this day, Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels stands as one of the greatest rivalries in WWE history. Halloween Havoc 1997. A head-on attack would have been moot, but Rey created opportunities in ways other competitors could not. JOHN CLAPP. And then, to top it off, Jericho emerged an even bigger heel, hugging Michaels as a ruse to kick him in the junk. 5. Who knows? 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. Put them together and you get more stars than the Milky Way galaxy. While the "Canadian Chrises" were universally acknowledged as among the world's best workers, they were still viewed as mid-carders at the time. MIKE McAVENNIE. With both Brock and Angle coming from standout amateur wrestling backgrounds, it's no surprise these two elite athletes took their battle to the mat at first, before The Anomaly poured on the pure strength to wear down his opponent. From WrestleMania 30 to ECW Hardcore TV #97, weve reviewed everything available on WWEs groundbreaking streaming platform, and done our very best to rank its greatest 100 matches to celebrate the three-year anniversary of its launch. And WWE's younger fanbase, who grew up with WWE's larger-than-life giants, was underwhelmed by the 43-year old claiming to be "the real champ." "Everything aligned and came together. Despite being a multi-time NWA/WCW champ, with multiple hour-long classics under his belt, Flair wasn't connecting at a main event-level with the WWE fans. The match didn't lie to fans Guerrero couldn't beat Lesnar. Its also the ideal moment in WCW history modern enough to feel vital but old enough to still feel totally raw. These same fans felt ignored by the WWE for decades and poured their frustrations into CM Punk, who carried their dreams on his shoulders like he was delivering a GTS. From within this structural-grade steel hell, World Heavyweight Champion Triple H, Kane, Chris Jericho, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Shawn Michaels battered each other beyond belief. Triple H's Hell In A Cell match at WrestleMania XVIII may vary. Yet what made this match special wasn't the spectacle, but the storytelling. What if we had gotten a bigger platform? Not only was this bout in Edge's backyard of Toronto, but it was also Cena's first foray into theunforgivingrealm of TLC Matches. 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. Every wrestler knew his future depended on this match and each brought it in a big way. Bryan defeated incumbent champion Randy Orton and potential usurper Batista in a bout that and this isnt an exaggeration the WWE Universe willed him to in the first place by way of sheer fan support. Forget it, dont set aside the ending he didnt go out on top, but this is every bit a worthy Retirement Match. 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. Sadly, Owen's life would end in tragedy just a few years later, while Bret's historic first WWE run would end in controversy. Thats what happened when Rey Mysterio put his mask on the line against Chris Jerichos Intercontinental Championship at The Bash 2009. There was a special energy there. chant helped make him the biggest babyface on the planet, it was the other biggest babyface on the planet, WWE Champion John Cena, who picked him as his challenger for the main event of SummerSlam 2013. The storyline went that Michaels was willing to do anything to get his rematch against Undertaker, including eliminating his best friend Triple H from the Royal Rumble and costing Undertaker the title at Elimination Chamber. You might have a brother who always wants to be better. May 10 th, 1999 - 8.1 The highest rated episode ever of Raw and. "The Dragon" knew how Flairs stylin and profilin was a source of confidence and pride. 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. Alas, from a business standpoint, it killed the Attitude Era. Brock Lesnar defeated CM Punk in a blistering battle, which was one of the finest match-ups of either man's career. 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. @JOEYSTYLES. The entire crowd stood on their feet with jaws agape wider than the hole in the ring as Bam Bam then pinned Tazz to become the new ECW World Television Champion. That was the blessing and the curse of the whole thing. 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. 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. "Chris and I were not big on going into a Ladder Match. In capturing his seventh World Championship his last for the next decade The Rock left no room for dispute that he was, indeed, The Great One. It's chemistry that turns great matches into all-time masterpieces. Cody Rhodes bested Damian Sandow in a fine battle, that had the right level of intensity for the friends turned foes. Hasan abimizle 1,2,3 saniye iinde takmlar alp, efsane ma yaptk, izleyelim. BOBBY MELOK, Ah, yes. The Undertaker was so battered that he could not exit under his own power; in fact, he had to be carted away. "Everything about Bret and Owen Hart was a situation anybody with siblings could identify with. What if we had a WrestleMania to work with? Try this on for size. Although the showdown featured the finest in-ring performance of Goldbergs career, it became infamous after the pay-per-view ran long and was cut off before the matchs conclusion. IMPACT No Surrender Quick Results - 2/24/23 (Title Matches and more!) And the most special part is after the match, The Rock sits over Austin and they have a long conversation just the two of them. Woooooooo! 'Holy cow, you're right.' The best example of an established star elevating a new star. They had toppled The Brothers of Destruction, Undertaker and Kane, to win the tag team championship and appeared unstoppable. This is a fair, if disputable, point. The Royal Rumble in 2010 is definitely in the latter category. 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. Naturally, Flair targeted Rhodes' ankle from the get-go, sending Dusty scrambling into the Atlanta crowd to recover. There was just something very humble and working-class Canadian about his overall presentation, and he looked so cool. Thats the blessing of 'Can you do it?' RYAN MURPHY, "That was my favorite of the three matches in our trilogy, because we put in 55 minutes. Chris Jericho would probably agree with that assessment, as Y2J grew up idolizing The Showstopper. DAVID SHOEMAKER. (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.) 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. Mr. Money in the Bank, Randy Orton, entered the arena with a knowing grin. Shawn Michaels, before his 1998 injury, was one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. It also set the pair on a collision course that would culminate in the infamous incident in Montreal the following year at Survivor Series. 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. 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. Long story short? It was elementary that Flair soon applied the Figure-Four Leglock, but Rhodes fought through the pain, survived the Horsemens interference and caught the champion in a small package to win the title. In interviews before the match, both guys agreed: Its not about a title its about pride. Royal rumble 2000 6. 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. 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. That night, The American Dream became reality. Don't have WWE Network? But within a few minutes of the bell ringing, Smith was blown up, so Bret basically had to wrestle himself. And each showed up ready for the fight of their lives. DAVID SHOEMAKER. 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