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. It took years for me to get over his rivalry with Bret Hart. Did we mention the vacated WWE Championship was at stake for the first and only time ever in the Rumble? In an hour-long Iron Man match, both Michaels and Hart infamously refused to take the first fall. 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. These classics run the gamut, from one-on-one matches, to tag team bouts, to cage fights, to Royal Rumbles, to WrestleMania main events. Don't have WWE Network? "After the match, we sat in a room by ourselves and just sat there quietly. And thats the most important thing. 1: Steve Austin vs. 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. 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 interviews before the match, both guys agreed: Its not about a title its about pride. Seeing them butt heads was very identifiable, and when they actually went at it, it was very emotional and real. 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. Overrun segment: 2: Steve Austin, The Rock & Vince McMahon vs. I told him hes 9, and he said, 'Oh, hes halfway gone.' Some feel it was an overlong and indulgent display on the part of all three performers (especially Shawn Michaels as the anxiety-ridden ref). It was perfect. It was wild for all the right reasons. Both duos represented four of WCWs most popular stars at the time, making this a unique and rarely seen battle of fan favorites. 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. 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. All they wanted was to see The Freebirds get their comeuppance. 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. and its also the challenge of 'Whats your desire to try?' It also pitted the two men most associated with the HIAC match in a final battle within that demonic structure, which even got its own entrance music, "Memory Remains" by Metallica. The match feels real at least as real as a fight between two guys forced to climb a ladder as both guys used the ladder as a weapon to win, not as a prop to pop the crowd. 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. 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." Despite several heart-stopping near-falls, Undertaker's streak continued. 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. I remembered what Ricky Steamboat taught me about showmanship, what Bobby Eaton taught me about punching, Arn with his general a**kicking and I tried to mimic everything I did after Barry Windham. Second, the match must have historical significance, so no Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero from Vengeance 2003 and the like. Of course, when a challenger like Rey Mysterio gets afforded that kind of rare opportunity, he seems obligated to make the most of it, right? Kurt can do anything. 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. 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. "I was 13 years old when this match happened, and I cannot state enough how much of a Bret Hart fan I was. Matches don't come much more epic than this, and for that reason it is one of the best WWE matches ever. 1. In the ultimate show of respect, the Deadman and the Heartbreak Kid held up The Game as they left the stadium, battered, beaten and bloodied. 49. And when that identity is put on the line in a match, it makes that bout incredibly personal. Trust us, putting this list together was tough, and there are bound to be omissions, but these matches truly are the "best of the best," and belong on any all-time list. There, the notorious Roddy Piper went head-to-head with Greg Valentine in an infamous Dog Collar Match. Wrestlemania 17 2. Try this on for size. Just watch him in the very best match of his career against Eddie Guerrero at Halloween Havoc 1997. The Undertaker: Raw (06/28/1999) 9.5: 10,721,000 viewers (most watched wrestling cable match in history). 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. This match featured the WWE Champion Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, Ravishing Rick Rude, Mr. They always had their issues, but neither could deny that the other brought out his best. In 1989, Flair was Kanye 15 years before "The College Dropout" hit shelves. But while the reign was short, the match stands the test of time. DAVID SHOEMAKER. The day that lives in infamy. While the WWE Universe was still catching its breath, Daniel Bryan snapped in what was then called the"No!" 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. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. I dont think theres ever been a case where a guy reverted back to a character hed been in his pre-WWE career. Is it a little premature to declare Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins from Hell In A Cell 2022 an all-time classic? 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. He wasn't napping in the corner either (looking at you, Roman Reigns), but carried the match. When you watch the match, you have a feeling that the only people who truly know its the end are Austin and The Rock. You can trace the moment NXT became must-see television to the second the final bell rang in this jaw-dropping 2-out-of-3 Falls Match between Sami Zayn and Cesaro. "The Dragon" knew how Flairs stylin and profilin was a source of confidence and pride. Third, there must be a conclusive winner(s), so Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind from Mind Games 1996 and Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle from SummerSlam 2001 are out. But this match was more than a jumping off point. The challenge with triple threat matches is they frequently become contrived, as one guy has to sell a move by staying out of the ring for several minutes at a time, while the other two fight. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match. CRAIG TELLO. I identified with Bret. But he, and we, will always have New Orleans. Hart had his work cut out for him. There are matches I look back on and think, 'Maybe I shouldnt have gone to that extreme. Instead, it was Mysterios lack of size that necessitated his moveset. Alas, while this match does hold up, it is also hampered by its stipulation. One night stand 2006 8. "Being inside WarGames is intimidating. Hart had come back from an extended absence to work with who he felt was the WWE's best wrestler, before regaining his title from Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 13 (yeah, so much for that). Moments later, Hart locked on The Sharpshooter to capture the title, launching one of the most prolific careers in WWE history. That brought a lot more to the match on a technical level. Austin lost, but became a hero. Title from Blanchard, but also humiliate his opponent and, ultimately, Tullys Four Horsemen cohorts. MITCH PASSERO, "I always wanted to be a Paul Heyman Guy. Sadly, Owen's life would end in tragedy just a few years later, while Bret's historic first WWE run would end in controversy. Any of the above can make a match one of the best ever. This is a fair, if disputable, point. Following a grueling half-hour war that lived up to any of their or anyone elses previous battles, Flair finally scored a three-count over his Mr. Nice Guy rival. First of all, I didnt know if Shawn would ever come back. Ricky Steamboat and "Ravishing" Rick Rude showed that at Beach Blast 1992. You can watch it as a standalone amazing match and see it unfold. Each one makes sense in the context of the match. 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. If every championship match in WWE showed this kind of reverence, no one would ever feel like a loser in the end. There have been 218 matches awarded 5 or more stars; Mitsuharu Misawa and Will Ospreay are tied for the most individual . That was not the case in 2014. Lock and he got [disqualified]. Anyone who says Foley was just a "gloried stunt guy" needs to watch this match to see what an exceptional storyteller he could be. 2 title" feel like its most coveted. Its not quick or super exciting, but The Rock finally finished off Austin. SETH ROLLINS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, John Cena and CM Punk shared a special kind of animosity. 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. A head-on attack would have been moot, but Rey created opportunities in ways other competitors could not. I was really intrigued by his style and was looking forward to getting in the ring with him. Instead, despite the presence of Mr. GREG ADKINS. At its worst, it's just a battle royal stretched out for 60 minutes, with a bunch of random guys punching each other, while the audience impatiently counts down the next entrant. How did the nWo's Scott Hall & Kevin Nash factor into the contest? From Triple H holding Michaels' hand to keep him from tapping to Benoit's crossface, to the former DX best friends turned bitter enemies teaming up to take down Benoit so they could settle theirown issues. Several months later, people started talking WrestleMania, and the realization of really ending it on a high point was there, and nobody does that. But lo and behold, Cena got it done, whittling away at Styles indomitable will to win the WWE Championship and finally tie The Nature Boys record. It wasn't your typical 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. GREG ADKINS. In 2002, Id discussed with my wife that I wasn't gonna do this forever. Wash-rinse-repeat. 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. Despite never having held the WWETitle, the crowd favorite exuded confidence as he stood toe-to-toe with 15-time World Champion John Cena. Make no mistake, Hogan-Andre was a dream match for that generation of wrestling, and a true torch-passing moment. Shawn Michaels after his 2002 return is arguably the greatest in-ring performer ever. In a years-long rivalry that spanned two continents, Tanaka and Awesome took their hostility toward each other to new heights with their ruthless brawl at Heat Wave 1998. Sign up for BINGE to watch. 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. MATTHEW ARTUS, Fifteen years before the advent of WWEs Attitude Era, the sports-entertainment world witnessed true mayhem at the National Wrestling Alliances first Starrcade event. While gimmick matches can be used to disguise weak selling and bad storytelling, that was not the case here. After a trilogy of matches that changed sports-entertainment forever, Flair earned the respect of all that had despised him. Youd be foolish not to rush to relive it. Long story short? Anyway, if anything, this Rumble does have one of the better final fours with Austin, Dude Love, Rock, and Farooq. "Usually a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match doesnt feel like three separate matches, but Austin and Triple H wrestled three separate matches back-to-back, and it wasnt even the main event of the pay-per-view. "It was a really good action-adventure story, but as much as I love that match, its the one match that leaves me with that what if feeling. We definitely did our job that night. " RICKY STEAMBOAT, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. A deafening crowd. It was wild and it was extreme. One of the most infamously vicious battles youll find on WWE Network is also one of NWA/WCWs finest. 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. The match stands as a landmark moment in all of their careers. Nobody moved like him or had that deranged 'never say die' attitude like he did. Besides having to call every move and counter as if my voice was being sped up by audio editing, I witnessed firsthand some of the most amazing sequences in history. The Dragon played the long game and tied the bout up at three falls with less than 10 minutes left, and reversed a sleeper hold into a pinfall to take the lead as time ran out in the grueling contest. BOBBY MELOK. I didnt come around to respecting him until 2000 or 2001. 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. Good thing Smith was in there with his brother-in-law, Bret Hart. I always tried to embrace my little brother, and Bret always did what he could to be a big brother to Owen. 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. "For whatever reason, he was really good at adapting to different guys' styles. Well, he probably was the best ever. This match, and the standing ovation that followed, would be CM Punk's last great moment in WWE. Triple H was in the midst of his 2000-2001 run as the WWE's resident big bad, when he seemed physically incapable of having a bad match. They were so different and so popular, but popular for exactly opposite reasons. The breathless contest ended in a 45-minute time limit draw, and that enmity defined WCW until its very last match. And Shawn Michaels? While Edge would prevail, all 29 men and one woman (Beth Phoenix) got over. Interestingly, it was an incredibly uncharacteristic Shooting Star Press that nearly doomed Lesnar, yet The Beast Incarnate recovered and ravaged Angle with an F-5 for the win. The Undertaker, Triple H & Shane McMahon I didnt want to do that and be like George Costanza. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. They should have screamed. Rocky was entertaining, and Austin was no-nonsense, but they meshed so perfectly. But on this night, the Hart brothers stood tall: Bret for winning the title, Owen for beating his brother, and both for putting on the greatest opening match in WrestleMania and WWE history. "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. 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 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. ANTHONY BENIGNO, The Hart Foundations opposition was in enemy territory in summer 1997 when Bret Hart led Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Jim Neidhart and Brian Pillman into war against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Ken Shamrock, Goldust and The Legion of Doom in The "Hit Mans" hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 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!' 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. Truthfully, on paper Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart should have been a top five "best ever." It really wasnt a rivalry about who was better. That said, we think it boils down to two all-time greats being in absolute command of their characters, their craft, and the crowd. Challenging for a title that was less than six months old at the time of this match, "Flyin'" Brian needed to find a way to keep WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Jushin Liger off balance. JAMES WORTMAN. - WWE.com recognizes sports-entertainment as ultimately subjective. Rampage Results - 2/24/23 (Young Bucks vs. Aussie Open and more!) If you know someone who doesn't "get" pro wrestling, show them this match. 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. 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. Before SummerSlam 1991, Bret "Hit Man" Hart was an unknown commodity as a singles wrestler. It was a 20 minute masterpiece of mayhem, telling a story about how Triple H had to reach new levels of evil in order to defeat the Hardcore Legend. So while Hogan vs. Andre gave WrestleMania III its spectacle, it was Savage vs. Steamboat that made it special. 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. But that interview with J.R. did such a great job of building Cactus Jack into something bigger than he actually was. If you have guys that just have been working 20, 25 minutes every night, and then you tell them to go out there and do an hour, they may find it difficult. What if we had gotten a bigger platform? The best match is up to you, the WWE fan. Once hes 18, hell be out the door,' and I said. So, when Stu said that, that was the point where I started thinking about retiring. 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. How he ever got up let alone competed again well never know. 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 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. 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. Steve Austin and Bret Hart. 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. 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. While the "Canadian Chrises" were universally acknowledged as among the world's best workers, they were still viewed as mid-carders at the time. Yes, you read that right. There were nights where Mysterio was more astounding, but never a match where his theatrics were more appropriate. You dont have to talk every day, but when you do, its special, and its always there." But dont let Scottys appearances fool you: The vertical-haired half of Too Cool was a well-versed veteran by the time he and Malenko tangled over the Light Heavyweight Title. There, two of the top competitors of all time battled to a stalemate for 60 minutes. "It was a lot briefer than some of the other confrontations I'm known for. He's one in a million." The competitors wore dog collars that connected them by a long metal chain. All these years later, it still hurts, but such a classic can only hurt so good. 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. The WWE 2K23 ratings reveal is in full swing, and there are all sorts of juicy numbers floating around. 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. If the match would still be a classic with the sound off, it makes the cut. samantha jones news anchor 12' x 18' 4" x 1 5/8" Dollamur Flexi-Roll Wrestling Mat READ DESCRIPTION USED New (Other) $1,259.30 Seller: . Prior to hugging teammates or filling arenas with choruses of "Yes! It's The Wrestling Classic here with another list for ONE37pm. Maybe the best, in fact. Michaels refusing to tap to the Sharpshooter as the clock ticked down is still suspenseful, while his out-of-nowhere Sweet Chin Music and post-match celebration always makes the historical highlight reels. [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. Chris Jericho would probably agree with that assessment, as Y2J grew up idolizing The Showstopper. Consider this: the Hell In A Cell match was once the ultimate stipulation. In the end, Bryan prevailed, defeating Triple H in what one of the best opening matches in WrestleMania history, and Triple H's last great match before retiring in 2022. For Triple H's Royal Rumble opponent, WWE turned Cactus Jack into a mythic figure less a flesh-and-blood man than violence personified. Cena put Bryan over clean as a sheet, succumbing to the "Yes Kick," kicking off Bryan's short-lived (almost literally three minutes) title reign. "I dont think theres anyone who watches professional sports who ever believes its truly the end for a competitor. 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. 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. Thats a level of tag team expertise you dont see anymore. 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