Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. 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. "To get to start that match off was awesome. 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. 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. When you watch this one on WWE Network, it won't take long for you to realize why. 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. came to a head at Starrcade 1985 in an "I Quit" Steel Cage Match. Triple H at WrestleMania XXX had more than just an element of truth to it Bryan's quest to reclaim the title stolen from him against the Authority's wishes was pretty much how it went down. There are some legendary matches on that list. 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." I look at that as the event that turned Mr. McMahon into a Mick Foley fan. "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.' It was a shocking sight that reminded the WWE Universe that The Phenom was most certainly mortal. I dont think theres ever been a case where a guy reverted back to a character hed been in his pre-WWE career. 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? The fans in Madison Square Garden, and mainstream wrestling fans in general, had never seen anything like this. They both must have been proud after this one. While fans can oftentimes get overhyped for a match and disappointed in the results, The Shield vs. If you tear the frickin' house down, that'll usually take care of it." The Huggable One had spent her entire NXT career unable to suppress her awe at competing in WWE even while she ostensibly chased a championship. This was one of those perfect storms of pro wrestling a Loser Leaves Town Match between two top-level wrestlers on a stray episode of Raw one night in January. With the 38th edition of Wrestlemania on the horizon, we've assembled our ranking of the 25 best Wrestlemania matches ever, all of which can be watched on Peacock. JOHN CLAPP. 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. 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. So I trained like nobodys business. "Imagine competing at a WrestleMania against your brother. See them all and youre pretty well-covered. From start to finish it was brilliant storytelling. Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express left with the last word, as they brutally whipped The Fantastics, ensuring the rivalry would continue. The WWE 2K23 ratings reveal is in full swing, and there are all sorts of juicy numbers floating around. 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. 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. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Commentating bouts between The Japanese Buzzsaw and The Insane Luchador was always fun. 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. Subscribe and watch all 100 matches right now. Through the duration of the match, Shawn was the underdog, and you didnt know if hed be able to pull it out. 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. There was nothing pretty about a match between Masato Tanaka and Mike Awesome. Second, the match must have historical significance, so no Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero from Vengeance 2003 and the like. 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. But this match is among the greatest not just because it was fresh for the time, but because it still works to this day. "You cant predict chemistry. Yeah, we still dont know how he did it, either. Hart, whose years of experience in the ring dwarfed his challenger, still showed The Kid proper respect. But really, where could it go from here? While the match is a clinic, it's most remembered for Triple H's gut check-performance, finishing the bout as planned despite tearing his quad. It was an all-time moment in his career, but given Bret Hart's love of pro wrestling, we bet he preferred what happened earlier in the show: his match versus his brother Owen Hart. The 1987 WWE fanbase had been conditioned to watching 6'5 giants with outlandish gimmicks take turns punching each other, with the biggest move being a bodyslam. The two Intercontinental Titles were hanging above the ring, and Razor Ramon was my favorite at the time. Sign up for Peacock to watch. ANTHONY BENIGNO. Brock Lesnar and CM Punk are two of the greatest "Paul Heyman Guys," both in real life and in storyline terms. The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Both are the legend of WWE and popular among the fans of WWE family. It was inventive and breathtaking, unlike anything that had. 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. When Flair came to Texas to put his NWA Title on the line against Kerry Von Erich, the fans hoped they would see their local hero score an upset against the established champ, but what they got was even better a moral victory that spun off into the greatest rivalry in Texas wrestling history: the Von Erichs versus the Freebirds. Austin lost, but became a hero. "Its something that happens naturally in the ring. When inspired, The Total Package could go, and he showed that during an NWA Title opportunity that was originally intended for an injured Sting. Flyin' Bryan added altitude to his arsenal that elevated the contest into a truly memorable encounter. Spring Stampedes No Disqualification main event was the perfect marriage of Randy Savage at his unhinged best and DDP at his absolute scrappiest. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match. Woooooooo! "If youre gonna get beat by a guy, you might as well get beat by his best move. 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. Except fanswere ready for it, like hard rock lovers listening to Nirvana for the first time after a decade of hair metal. 2. Everyone talked about what great shape he was in, and of course, I had at least a little bit of a reputation as a guy that could wrestle an hour, so I knew going into the match that this might be the one guy who can give me a run for my money. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall made a big deal out of it, and they had just started with the company. 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. Did we mention the vacated WWE Championship was at stake for the first and only time ever in the Rumble? They should have screamed. ANTHONY BENIGNO, We defy you to think of the Hell in a Cell Match without picturing The Undertaker throwing Mick Foley off the side of the demonic structure and onto a table below. In a match that can be considered one of the finest displays of technical wrestling ever, Perfect worked over Hart and thought he had retained his title, only for the "Hit Man" to kick out of the Perfect Plex. But I had just started to like Shawn and root for the bad guys. 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. The fans turned Bryan babyface in a big way, and a year and a half later he was back competing for the big belt. In the bouts opening minutes, the ECW Arena fans, distracted by a disorderly fan, chanted "Throw him out!" I cant pinpoint why I liked Bret so much. Things don't always go according to plan in pro wrestling. Awesome wowed the Ohio crowd with his eye-opening agility, but Tanaka's display of heart in this classic was really something to behold. In many ways, Shawn Michaels was the perfect wrestler. Sometimes, the long way is the best. SETH ROLLINS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. [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. I identified with Bret. This month I. 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 inaugural ladder-wrecking melee was chock-full of daring and innovative maneuvers, many of which were executed by the uber-agile Shelton Benjamin. IMPACT No Surrender Quick Results - 2/24/23 (Title Matches and more!) 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. The animosity between Tully Blanchard and Magnum T.A. BOBBY MELOK. He was able to adapt to Sting and was one of his better opponents. Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn is like the sports-entertainment equivalent of the Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward boxing rivalry. He wasn't napping in the corner either (looking at you, Roman Reigns), but carried the match. 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. He loved Bret Hart just like me, but as the match was unfolding, he started to hate Bret and love Austin. Title. 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) - The match must be available on WWE Network. But that's hardly surprising, given the careers both men had in WWE and it's. 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. Instead, it turned into a brutal, "No DQ" brawl between two technical wrestlers putting on a violent, bloody masterpiece. The resilient Steamboat, however, knew that he had it inside him to overcome the odds. And in that brief time period they could experience everything that Edge and I went through. 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. Both men took turns clobbering each other around the arena in a barbaric Texas Death Match, living up to their legendary reputations for being able to inflict and tolerate high amounts of pain. Anyway, if anything, this Rumble does have one of the better final fours with Austin, Dude Love, Rock, and Farooq. "It might not have necessarily been a great idea for Austin to even have this match. Or should we say, Cactus Jack. Its very innovative and not dated at all. 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. It was a great Vengeance in July 2002 and an unbelievable Triple Threat main event that saw WWE Undisputed Champion Undertaker, The Rock and Kurt Angle strike down upon each other with furious anger and with one anothers signature moves, including a Rock-charged chokeslam, an Angle-executed Rock Bottom and an Undertaker-driven Angle Slam. Two rings, covered by a cage, no way out and a lot of hair and blood flying. Although it was Jeff and Matt Hardy who claimed victory, all four Superstars received a standing ovation the next night on Raw. A good professional wrestling match requires knowing how to work the crowd, how to time your opponent's moves and how to keep your opponent safe. It really wasnt a rivalry about who was better. It was wild and it was extreme. 25. But it wasnt just the personal drama that made this one of the best Intercontinental Title Matches of all time. 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. "Shawn was the perfect opponent because he was small enough that I could do some big guy stuff. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Shawn Michaels was the cowardly heel who had managed to escape Undertaker's clutches. 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. CM Punk, Those words provided the backdrop of betrayal that framed the match billed as "The Best vs. moment of the night when the ring canvas buckled from the force of Bigelow crushing Tazz with his 365-pound frame. The Undertaker was so battered that he could not exit under his own power; in fact, he had to be carted away. 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 MICHAEL BURDICK. First, it has to be a greatmatch, not just a great spectacle. The Undertaker, Triple H & Shane McMahon Thats the expression, 'Take them on a roller coaster ride.' 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. "The fun part for me was the challenge of working with someone that I'd never worked with before. And for good measure, Sags bludgeoned Cactus face with a shovel. But, by the time the match was over, fans didnt even care about Flair anymore. It's all of the above and so much more. It was a cool dynamic to see Sting try to take the fight to Cactus Jack." 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. In fact, before this rubber match between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, the WWE Universe had never seen one on SmackDown or Raw. The two collided on the Road To WrestleMania in a match that highlighted not only their "types" (high-flyer vs. power wrestler), but also the little things that made them two of the best ever. 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. Brock Lesnar defeated CM Punk in a blistering battle, which was one of the finest match-ups of either man's career. Steamboat vs. Savage was way ahead of its time and for fans of pure pro wrestling still holds up to this day. CRAIG TELLO, Set aside the ignominious ending for Savage this match was an absolute beauty. Steve Austin and Bret Hart. "The physicality and our different styles have created a great chemistry. Good thing both of them had a lot of it. And Triple H emerged from this match changed forever, while Mick Foley put a blood-soaked exclamation point on his extraordinary career. 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. 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. With "Dragon Slayer" sewn on his black trunks in plain white block letters, Austin delivered a performance that was anything but plain. 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. Perfect at ringside, an incensed Savage lived up to his name by beating, battering and bloodying Flair before winning the title. Nowhere was this more true than in Punk's hometown of Chicago, which featured a crowd loud enough to register on the Richter scale. Summerslam 2002 4. No gimmicks. The speedy and technically-gifted Kurt Angle gave Brock Lesnar some of the toughest tests of his career, the most memorable of which was their rivalry-defining classic at WrestleMania XIX. The Foundations triumph is palpable no matter with whom you sided in one of Harts finest showdowns with his Texas Rattlesnake rival. 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. It was about which way the pendulum happened to swing on that particular day." Royal rumble 2001 7. This one hurts, but tough choices must be made. "The biggest challenge for me was to take the things in my head that seem so vibrant and real and make them happen in the ring. One night stand 2006 8. "Cactus Jack was awesome in WCW, because he was so different. 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. The Miz - 2.75 Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Raw Women's Championship) - 3.25 What we have done, however, is watch every single match on the award-winning WWE Network. For my money, this is one of the absolute best matches of all time. Its a cool relationship, it really is. Its also the ideal moment in WCW history modern enough to feel vital but old enough to still feel totally raw. What really made this match so special was how these rivals tirelessly one-upped each other in a series of viciously creative, momentum-swinging maneuvers before "The Champ" reclaimed his throne by throttling Edge with an Attitude Adjustment off a ladder and through two stacked tables. With a capacity crowd chanting "Yes!," Bryan hit Cena with a running knee 26 minutes, 47 seconds into the bout. And the reunion at the end was amazing. Meanwhile, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin had just returned from career-threatening neck surgery and looked to prove to everyone that he was still "The Guy" in WWE. Most consider the very first Money in the Bank Ladder Match to be the best of all time. 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. There was this kid I grew up with who came over to watch WrestleMania 13. GREG ADKINS. used it to his advantage, forcing Blanchard to quit and reclaiming the U.S. 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. No weapons. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. SAMI ZAYN, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. His bout with Jericho was "just" a match. 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. The best example of an established star elevating a new star. And then Barry Windham, Ricky Steamboat, Sting and I were on the same team. What followed was the most emotional post-match celebration ever, as the late, great Eddie Guerrero basked in the much-deserved glow for his first, and only, WWE Championship victory. While Savage vs. JOHN CLAPP. There comes a point in your career, and I don't know when it happens, where you go from being the guy wanting to be in the ring with people to being the guy that people want to be in the ring with. I hated Steve Austin, and hated him for years after this match. From a crash-and-burn standpoint, no, it was not going to be like that. He helped bring me up to that level that I did not think I was capable of reaching. "I thought I would collect on the Lloyd's of London policy that would kick in after a 450-pound man sandwiched me. But on that night, only one man could. In the heat of the moment, Bobby Fulton tossed the official out of the ring, costing The Fantastics the match just as they had the bout won. The breathless contest ended in a 45-minute time limit draw, and that enmity defined WCW until its very last match. For Triple H's Royal Rumble opponent, WWE turned Cactus Jack into a mythic figure less a flesh-and-blood man than violence personified. "After the match, we sat in a room by ourselves and just sat there quietly. 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. Perfectly paced and executed, and it was Warriors best match by a mile. Two generational stars. 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. Yet, just like 18 other brave souls before him, Triple H fell to The Undertaker. Mr. Money in the Bank, Randy Orton, entered the arena with a knowing grin. It wasn't your typical 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. The match stands as a landmark moment in all of their careers. from the opening bell. Ungraded & graded values for all '22 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks Rise Above Basketball Cards. In ranking these moments, its tough to top "Stone Cold" Steve Austin siding with the Devil himself and becoming Mr. McMahons corporate champion at the close of WrestleMania X-Seven. 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. Each one makes sense in the context of the match. The Beast from the East answered with plenty of punishment of his own, including the "Oh My God!" "Now this is a good, old-fashioned street fight," commentator Bobby Heenan exclaimed at the start of Spring Stampedes tragically overlooked Falls Count Anywhere Chicago Street Fight. 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. 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. After a trilogy of matches that changed sports-entertainment forever, Flair earned the respect of all that had despised him. Now that you have the backstory, just go watch this match. He seemed to be becoming this main event-caliber guy, which is weird to think about in the perspective of 1991. @JOEYSTYLES, Every Superstar in the locker room is a fan at heart, but Bayley was always a little more outward about it than others. He never dies. 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. Years before ECW mastered the in-your-face, crash-TV style of wrestling, these two teams introduced it to the world, as the rivalry between The Midnight Express and The Fantastics exploded in a vicious brawl. I was in my 40s and he was knocking on the door. And yeah, it was pretty cool when he blew The Chairman a kiss goodbye, too. Not fairly. You can guess at it, but until guys get in the ring, you dont know for sure whether they have chemistry together. It was his big debut in a big American company. Four of WWE's Superstars of Tomorrow left an indelible mark in the minds of the WWE Universe at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way. "It was an incredible match, and if you watch it back now, it still holds up like a great movie. So many of the greatest matches are two top-tier performers going toe-to-toe in the ring thats what wrestlings built on. I wanted to end on a high note. HIGHEST RATED WWF/WWE MATCHES ON CABLE TV. Although The Deadman won, it was The Game who rose to his feet and walked up the entrance ramp. And when that identity is put on the line in a match, it makes that bout incredibly personal. "Obviously, the challenge was whether I could top the previous match. If there was a giveaway that was the end, that was it. Put all of them together and you get John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank 2011. A technical classic. Thankfully, The Ultimate Underdog rose to the occasion against Ultimo Dragon at WCW World War 3 96. Your opinions of The Undertaker vs. Hasan abimizle 1,2,3 saniye iinde takmlar alp, efsane ma yaptk, izleyelim. @JOEYSTYLES, In front of more than 70,000 fans in the Georgia Dome, two Superstars who defined an era clashed in an epic No Holds Barred Match. Instead, they put on a clinic that to this day still keeps you on the edge of your seat, even with the sound off. 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. But the shadow of the epic showdown at King of the Ring has lingered ever since. And coming from the Hart family, the expectations were very high. 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. 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