What we have done, however, is watch every single match on the award-winning WWE Network. This match was iconic before the bell even rang, because on a deeper level it represented two schools of pro wrestling. Fans were rabid for this match, creating an absolutely electric environment. Two generational stars. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. That night, September 1997, was just the perfect place, the perfect time, and a great opponent in Triple H, who took it to the next level and allowed me to have that moment in the sun. It's The Wrestling Classic here with another list for ONE37pm. ANTHONY BENIGNO. Skip the "Age in a Cage" and you've got one of the best WCW pay-per-views of all time. 2 title" feel like its most coveted. 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. Okay, so Undertaker and Triple H would lock up again, but this match felt like the culmination of the Attitude Era and the blood feud that bound two of its biggest stars for more than a decade. "It was about making the small things mean a lot. It was intense, because Steve Austin wins the regular match with a Stunner, and then its time to start again, this time as a Street Fight. While Angle entered the match needing neck surgery, it was Lesnar who left the match injured, following his infamous botched shooting star press. Entdecke BOBBY ROODE 2017 TOPPS WWE WRESTLING NXT BERNAHME EVENT GEBRAUCHTE MATTE RELIKT/50 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! After a three-count by special guest referee Triple H, Bryan hoisted the title in victory. Unfortunately, a cruel twist of fate would force Bryan to vacate the title soon after, starting a chain of events that would ultimately lead to his retirement. SETH ROLLINS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, John Cena and CM Punk shared a special kind of animosity. The 11 minutes of mayhem saw the two future WWE Superstars use everything in their offensive arsenals as well as lots of steel chairs. No weapons. For Foley, the worst fall of all came when he was dropped onto the roof where the cage beneath him suddenly gave way and he plunged to the ring below. But, in a twist nobody saw coming, The Eighth Wonder of the World ultimately found himself on the receiving end of a slam that instantly cemented the match in WWE history. Before SummerSlam 1991, Bret "Hit Man" Hart was an unknown commodity as a singles wrestler. Instead, despite the presence of Mr. - The match must be available on WWE Network. Any "best of" list is bound to stir up opinions; this one is no different. 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. Spring Stampedes No Disqualification main event was the perfect marriage of Randy Savage at his unhinged best and DDP at his absolute scrappiest. I didnt come around to respecting him until 2000 or 2001. The story was simple, as the envious younger brother Owen wanted to break out of the shadow of his older brother Bret, who by that point was already a former WWE Champion and WrestleMania main eventer. And when the champion finally prevailed despite a spirited effort by the challenger, they embraced as a sign of respect. We had our big series of matches in '97, but by 2000 I was really feeling the effects of that hardcore in-ring style. And after battling in enough five-star classics, they knew each others moves like the backs of their hands. 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. There, the notorious Roddy Piper went head-to-head with Greg Valentine in an infamous Dog Collar Match. "Its something that happens naturally in the ring. Consider this: the Hell In A Cell match was once the ultimate stipulation. PETER ROSENBERG, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. This month I. 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. 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. Its not every day an up-and-coming competitor gets to challenge for eight unified championships at once. How do you possibly top one of the greatest matches of all time, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match at WrestleMania 25? Namely, each man's willingness to do anything to win. And one of the most famous examples from this era wasn't a highspot or a 2.75-second nearfall, but a simple staredown between two of the most famous factions ever, The Shield and The Wyatt Family on "Monday Night Raw." 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 two collided at No Way Out 2001, on the road to WrestleMania, in the finale of a blood feud that felt as big as any WrestleMania main event. We definitely did our job that night. 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. "I really thought it was going to be the last move I ever did in wrestling," Foley told WWE.com. SCOTT TAYLOR. Perhaps the biggest testament to that fierce conflict was their WWE Iron Man Match for the WWE Title at The Showcase of the Immortals. Yeah, it was pretty metal. It's a matter of my physical prowess against his technical and high-flying ability. Yes!," Bryan was long considered a sound ring technician and submission specialist. Not to mention, the huge crowd in Seattle looked so amazing the whole show and were loud the entire night. But the shadow of the epic showdown at King of the Ring has lingered ever since. WrestleMania 17 (stylized as WrestleMania X-Seven) was the 17th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). I told him hes 9, and he said, 'Oh, hes halfway gone.' There are matches I look back on and think, 'Maybe I shouldnt have gone to that extreme. They executed it like two veterans do." 'Taker and I, when we see each other, we feel like two old war buddies that shared a bunker together and lived through it. SAM ROBERTS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, They say records were made to be broken, but even as John Cena inched closer and closer to Ric Flairs 16 World Championships, it seemed unlikely that The Cenation Leader would tie the mark heading into the 2017 Royal Rumble. Wash-rinse-repeat. "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. When you watch the match, you have a feeling that the only people who truly know its the end are Austin and The Rock. The Gold Standard truly set the standard for creativity in these types of matches with such feats as a twirling powerslam off a ladder, and even using a ladder as a ramp to reach an opponent on a separate ladder. That said, we think it boils down to two all-time greats being in absolute command of their characters, their craft, and the crowd. Title from Blanchard, but also humiliate his opponent and, ultimately, Tullys Four Horsemen cohorts. 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. 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. 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. The two Intercontinental Titles were hanging above the ring, and Razor Ramon was my favorite at the time. In many ways, Shawn Michaels was the perfect wrestler. So, when Stu said that, that was the point where I started thinking about retiring. Sometimes the best feuds are the ones you didn't know you wanted until they actually happen, and this was 100% the case here. 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. At the risk of being interrupted by The Brahma Bull, does it matter? 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. Shawn Michaels, before his 1998 injury, was one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. And when that identity is put on the line in a match, it makes that bout incredibly personal. I said, 'I dont want to miss my kids growing up.' Dave Meltzer may give these matches all the stars, but we're looking for matches that stand the test of time. With "Dragon Slayer" sewn on his black trunks in plain white block letters, Austin delivered a performance that was anything but plain. "David vs. Goliath" is one of the most popular storylines for a reason: it works. "The year before, one of our camera guys, Stu, asked how old my son was. The Royal Rumble concept is Pat Patterson's masterpiece. It was a cool dynamic to see Sting try to take the fight to Cactus Jack." 1: Steve Austin vs. 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. Dont worry, you can watch the entire event, uninterrupted on WWE Network. Woooooooo! Perfect with the Intercontinental Title hanging in the balance. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Royal rumble 2001 7. 5. Nashville should have booed. Nowhere was this more true than in Punk's hometown of Chicago, which featured a crowd loud enough to register on the Richter scale. HIGHEST RATED WWF/WWE MATCHES ON CABLE TV. Smith's victory blew the roof of the building, but Hart was the real hero here. "Its a masterpiece." 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 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. This was the biggest match in my career and probably the last time that my heart was completely in being in the ring. I hated Steve Austin, and hated him for years after this match. 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. CM Punk, Those words provided the backdrop of betrayal that framed the match billed as "The Best vs. 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. With a capacity crowd chanting "Yes!," Bryan hit Cena with a running knee 26 minutes, 47 seconds into the bout. Thats the tell-tale sign of two guys who know what theyre doing. 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. The match was simplicity incarnate, a back-and-forth affair that ended in a roll-up, and that was the source of its genius. 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. Absolutely not. SHAWN MICHAELS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, Sports-entertainment fans can be a jaded bunch. 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." This was about as pure a tag team match as youre going to find. Austin lost, but became a hero. Lock and made his black-clad adversary tap out. There was a sudden respect because he had just gone through years of learning in one night. In the end, the man who would one day become "Stone Cold" used the ropes to steal a win and extinguish "The Dragon," temporarily. There was this kid I grew up with who came over to watch WrestleMania 13. This was supposed to be Ricky Steamboat's cup of coffee in the big time. The bout started with all four men brawling around ringside. WRESTLEMANIA 35 - Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair A groundbreaking winner-takes-all match for both the Raw and SmackDown women's championships that saw Becky Lynch become the. Wed never seen that before. PETER ROSENBERG, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, In an epic clash on The Grandest Stage of Them All, WWE Champion Hulk Hogan attempted to defend his title in an encounter that would determine if there was indeed a force in the universe as strong as Hulkamania namely, the power of then-Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior. In terms of average match ratings by @davemeltzerWON, Elimination Chamber (3.90) is the second highest rated WWE PLE of all time behind Clash at the Castle (4.00) last September. Summerslam 2002 4. Rey's a very special performer, as we all know. But that wasnt all. But that's hardly surprising, given the careers both men had in WWE and it's. 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. 2. All these years later, it still hurts, but such a classic can only hurt so good. 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. This match was not only innovative, but it had great action that lands it on the list of the best ladder matches in WWE history. One had the flash and showmanship, the other was pure grit and desire. I knew I was going against the boss wishes, but it just seemed like it was 'best for business' at the time." 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. The match worked because it highlighted the characteristics that would shoot the competitors to the main event: Dean Ambrose's chaotic frenzy, Seth Rollins and the late Brodie Lee's (Luke Harper) ring general workrate, and Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns' WrestleMania main event-level starpower. 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. What resulted was 15 minutes of nonstop, rapid-fire collisions, dives and triple-team maneuvers that simply havent been duplicated on pay-per-view since. "It might not have necessarily been a great idea for Austin to even have this match. [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. If there was a giveaway that was the end, that was it. He helped bring me up to that level that I did not think I was capable of reaching. While WrestleMania III is one of the greatest WrestleManias ever, it relies largely on pure pageantry and feels very much from its era (there was even a six-man tag match featuring Hillbilly Jim and four little people). And in that brief time period they could experience everything that Edge and I went through. He and his brothers-in-arms were seen as kings in competition against their five American foes. Every near-fall is suspenseful. 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. 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. Bray Wyatt vs. John. It's fair to say that Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker dominate it. Luger ultimately lost via count-out leaving the ring to save The Stinger from a Horsemen attack but he emerged as both a hero to the people and a legitimate big-time player. They should have pleaded for Ricky to do something about it. At some point, that had happened to me. Both would have better bouts against others, but for two of the greatest, this was their best ever against each other. Once hes 18, hell be out the door,' and I said. 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. 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. There are many contenders for "Top 5" Rumbles (2001, 2004, 2010), but 30 years later there's really only one number one: 1992. Such skill, matched with The Showoffs amazing move set, electrified the crowd inside Minneapolis Target Center. The 25 Greatest wwe events of all time are 1. Hart, whose years of experience in the ring dwarfed his challenger, still showed The Kid proper respect. "I dont think Rey knew it was a pay-per-view. Despite fits of offensive brilliance by The Straight Edge Superstar in the No Disqualification Match, The Beast Incarnate emerged victorious with an F-5 onto a steel chair and more than a little help from the nefarious Heyman. Title, including attempting to get himself disqualified to lose the match but not the gold. That was by way of Triple H bringing that out. You can teach selling. 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. 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. WWE Iron Man matches dont happen often, especially on weekly TV programming. "I'm on record as saying that its probably impossible to wrestle a perfect match, but I think it's as close as I ever got. Commentating bouts between The Japanese Buzzsaw and The Insane Luchador was always fun. Even the Cena Sucks crowd had to give it up for him at that point, and if that isnt the ultimate sign of respect, well, we dont know what is. The Dead Man was the former champion who wanted vengeance against Michaels for costing him the title at SummerSlam. And that's how you know you've told a powerful story. In this Friday night clash, however, the trio would finally be stopped. The gimmick matched the storyline, as WWE put a roof on the cage so that Michaels couldn't escape. The "Hit Man" shook the No. He suffered greatly, as did I. Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express left with the last word, as they brutally whipped The Fantastics, ensuring the rivalry would continue. But something funny happened. Its very innovative and not dated at all. Is it a little premature to declare Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins from Hell In A Cell 2022 an all-time classic? Like jazz music or a delicious dish, you can't quite put your finger on it, you just know it. But what better way to go out than one of the greatest tag team matches in WWE history, and the greatest "Monday Night Raw" match, period? Undertaker and Triple H felt less like a wrestling bout, and more like Anakin Skywalker vs. Obi Wan Kenobi at the end of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith." The victory put to rest the idea that Bryan was a "weak link" and proved The Shield could be beaten. Need a crash course on why a dedicated sect of sports-entertainment fans is still holding out hope for the resurgence of a Cruiserweight Division? 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. So WrestleMania 22 with Edge was realistically my last chance to try to carve out that spot in my legacy. 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. In the end though, it was Flair who emerged the winner and consequently the champion. Every factor was working against John Cena's favor heading into his hot-blooded Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match against WWE Champion Edge. "It was an incredible match, and if you watch it back now, it still holds up like a great movie. "The rivalry was thought of so highly in spite of the fact that Orton was a hero. Everyone seems to remember the bookend moments of their instant-classic rivalry, such as Punks hot-fire pipe bomb where he took Cena to task for his perceived dominance and trashed WWE itself for imposing a glass ceiling over underappreciated mid-carders, and of course, The Second City Saints kiss-off goodbye to Mr. McMahon with the title in hand. It was a shocking sight that reminded the WWE Universe that The Phenom was most certainly mortal. "Ive seen enough," Heenan said, satiated, even a little disgusted, after the pinfall. He wasn't aware of the stories behind the characters. Shawn Michaels after his 2002 return is arguably the greatest in-ring performer ever. The match was grueling, with Race targeting Flairs injured neck and Flair battling back valiantly. Hes so obnoxious and youre able to root against him. from the opening bell. 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. Posted below are the 35 best WWE matches of all time, according to fans. JOHN CLAPP. But really, where could it go from here? MATTHEW ARTUS. 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. News; Wikipedia . And each showed up ready for the fight of their lives. I was so stoked to see it. KARA MEDALIS, At WrestleMania III, the 15-year undefeated Andre the Giant stepped over the top rope to face WWE Champion Hulk Hogan in front of more than 93,000 members of the WWE Universe. We both wanted to just slug it out. 1 min. ANTHONY BENIGNO. It was wild for all the right reasons. 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