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. Summer slam 1998 13. Liger, however, matched that strategy and stayed up tempo enough to put Pillman at risk for a loss. BOBBY MELOK, Ah, yes. "Best-case scenario for a match is when everybody benefits. That's the case here. Magnums goal was not only to win back the coveted U.S. Ironically, after a wooden chair was tossed into the unforgiving steel confines, T.A. He was like that anywhere he went, but he stood out like a sore thumb in WCW. Yes, NXT has produced some of the best matches of the past decade, but it has always been positioned as a developmental promotion for the main roster, thus we chose not to include it and focus entirely on the main roster product. No matter how many stars other matches have gotten before and since, Bret Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains Hart's best, Austin's best, the greatest WrestleMania bout ever, and the best WWE match of all time. We disagree, and believe this match delivered exactly what it promised - The End of an Era. 2. In the end, though, it was Mr. Pay-Per-View who dealt the final blow with a soaring Five-Star Frog Splash. And then, to top it off, Jericho emerged an even bigger heel, hugging Michaels as a ruse to kick him in the junk. The resilient Steamboat, however, knew that he had it inside him to overcome the odds. 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). So, to see a Ladder Match live was a big deal. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. There are some legendary matches on that list. For years, WWE, WCW and ECW battled in a war for sports-entertainment supremacy. "Everything about Bret and Owen Hart was a situation anybody with siblings could identify with. For me to even question my unabashed hero and almost side with whom I viewed as the ultimate enemy, how could one match do that? At some point, that had happened to me. 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). PES DRAFT PES 2019 ! Its an identity. The most harrowing moment came near the end, when Jerry Sags tested the durability of the human spine by shoving Cactus Jack back-first off a ramp onto the floor. Watching at a young age, I was creeped out and weirded out by him. I cant pinpoint why I liked Bret so much. 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. All these years later, it still hurts, but such a classic can only hurt so good. But that wasnt all. When you watch this one on WWE Network, it won't take long for you to realize why. The match didn't lie to fans Guerrero couldn't beat Lesnar. SETH ROLLINS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. Seeing them butt heads was very identifiable, and when they actually went at it, it was very emotional and real. For another, he was facing AJ Styles, who was 3-0 against Cena as a singles competitor going back to their first battle seven months earlier. Skip the "Age in a Cage" and you've got one of the best WCW pay-per-views of all time. 1 contenders hand at the bout's outset. from the opening bell. Steamboat was your prototypical hero a returning favorite who had conquered the evil perennial champ all while showcasing his folksy values and mat expertise. 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. From start to finish it was brilliant storytelling. DAVID SHOEMAKER. The match was simplicity incarnate, a back-and-forth affair that ended in a roll-up, and that was the source of its genius. They had a great chemistry together, and then you add in the element of them brawling all over the building Sting wasnt known for that. Perfect at ringside, an incensed Savage lived up to his name by beating, battering and bloodying Flair before winning the title. 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." And each showed up ready for the fight of their lives. How do you possibly top one of the greatest matches of all time, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match at WrestleMania 25? 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. Top Rated Wrestling Matches Top Rated of All Time Current Champions Roman Reigns (WWE Raw) Roman Reigns (WWE SD) Maxwell Jacob Friedman (AEW) Bron Breakker (NXT) Claudio Castagnoli (ROH) Josh Alexander (Impact) Daniel Garcia (PWG) Tyrus (NWA) Yuji Nagata (AJPW) Kazuchika Okada (NJPW) Kaito Kiyomiya (NOAH) El Hijo Del Vikingo (AAA) He hits a Stunner on Austin while wearing the vest, and when The Rock lands three Rock Bottoms to finish the match, it is a slow, sad three-count. Hart won, but emerged a villain. But within the confines of what we had, it felt like we were creating art out there." "I dont think Rey knew it was a pay-per-view. Everybody seems to push it and go beyond that peak. The Beast from the East answered with plenty of punishment of his own, including the "Oh My God!" Title, including attempting to get himself disqualified to lose the match but not the gold. Both would have better bouts against others, but for two of the greatest, this was their best ever against each other. 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. 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. Natalya WWEs first third-generation female Superstar, granddaughter of Stu Hart, daughter of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, niece of Bret Hart battled Charlotte daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair with WWE Hall of Famers Bret and Ric at ringside. When inspired, The Total Package could go, and he showed that during an NWA Title opportunity that was originally intended for an injured Sting. I can't all of a sudden become a great amateur wrestler, but I can be the underdog Shawn Michaels. Lock and he got [disqualified]. One of the most storied rivalries in wrestling history reached one of its high points at Starrcade 1985, as Dusty Rhodes battled back from a broken ankle suffered at the hands of Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen to challenge for "The Nature Boys" NWA World Title. "If youre gonna get beat by a guy, you might as well get beat by his best move. Yet that's exactly what Bam Bam Bigelow did, setting up this personal slugfest between two of the toughest men in ECW, right in Bam Bam's hometown of Asbury Park, N.J. From the get-go, Tazz and Bam Bam tore into each other like two predators on a National Geographic documentary. Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express left with the last word, as they brutally whipped The Fantastics, ensuring the rivalry would continue. Its not quick or super exciting, but The Rock finally finished off Austin. While he'd still have great matches, this injury ended his legendary 2000-2001 run, when he seemingly couldn't have a bad match. 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. I wanted to end on a high note. chant. I said, 'I dont want to miss my kids growing up.' Thus the much-anticipated rematch became a Career vs. Streak match, as both men had everything to lose. "The best thing was, after the match, walking into a locker room with a bunch of guys who'd been in the business for many years and were big stars, standing up and giving this guy a standing ovation. "I dont think theres anyone who watches professional sports who ever believes its truly the end for a competitor. 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? What more can be said about Bret Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's submission match at Wrestlemania 13? 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. The two Intercontinental Titles were hanging above the ring, and Razor Ramon was my favorite at the time. 1. 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. "Its a masterpiece." has become every bit as boilerplate as shouting "What?" His back was in terrible condition. I didnt come around to respecting him until 2000 or 2001. I think everybody sort of feels 25 is a smidge better than 26, but not enough to bother anybody. " The competitors wore dog collars that connected them by a long metal chain. "The fun part for me was the challenge of working with someone that I'd never worked with before. 'Holy cow, you're right.' Each of their matches had meaning. "Chris and I were not big on going into a Ladder Match. 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. Yeah, we still dont know how he did it, either. Nothing to fall back on but both men's raw talent. Unforgiven 2006 15. WWE Iron Man matches dont happen often, especially on weekly TV programming. When Flair pulled out the win by jumping off the top rope with a cross body, it was such an amazing moment that you could understand why Flair tried (and failed) that move in every match he had after that. Mysterio challenged Dragon for possession of the J-Crown, a collection of unified titles that the reigning champion wore to ringside with relish. One of the most infamously vicious battles youll find on WWE Network is also one of NWA/WCWs finest. Brock was once again a monster (which his streak-ending victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX would cement), while even in defeat, CM Punk was again a beloved babyface. 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. That was the question on the minds of many in the WWE Universe throughout the winter of 2014. Overrun segment: 2: Steve Austin, The Rock & Vince McMahon vs. 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 match built from a grinding start to a controversial crescendo that involved a second referee and a split-second decision. 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. The Wyatt Family at Elimination Chamber 2014 over delivered even the wildest expectations. @JOEYSTYLES, Every Superstar in the locker room is a fan at heart, but Bayley was always a little more outward about it than others. Their first meeting resulted in Sting being sidelined with injuries. "What they do in the ring is so good, it doesn't even matter how their rivalry got started. Here is, perhaps, the pinnacle of that adage, with Daniel Bryan finally winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship that had been hook-and-crooked out of his hands for eight months. Thats the tell-tale sign of two guys who know what theyre doing. ", This match had it all, from Pat Pattersons over-the-top ring announcements to the final chaotic moments that led to The Texas Rattlesnake using Mr. McMahons lifeless arm to make the three-count. 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. Thats damn near impossible, unless youve somehow been to every single mat contest since George Hackenschmidt won the World Title in 1905. Wrestling was still Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior and the big guys; it was still the land of the giants, so for Brian Pillman to be such a star in this match, WCW was way more ahead of their time than theyve gotten credit for." But if you're looking for sports-entertainment nirvana, you'll never get closer than this. The Nature Boy fought back in spurts, even sending Vader face-first into the ringpost. While Savage vs. Yes!," Bryan was long considered a sound ring technician and submission specialist. 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. 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. DAVID SHOEMAKER. Matches don't come much more epic than this, and for that reason it is one of the best WWE matches ever. TOM HERRERA. But Ive never questioned the wild nature of that match, because it was exactly what we both needed." 'Taker's on record saying the same thing. It's The Wrestling Classic here with another list for ONE37pm. AEW News; Featured Top Story; . Few competitors enamored her the way Sasha Banks did, which is why nobody knew if Bayley could finally put aside childish things to defeat her for the NXT Womens Title at the very first TakeOver: Brooklyn. "Cactus Jack was awesome in WCW, because he was so different. MICHAEL BURDICK. 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. What's even more remarkable is that it was billed as a submission match with one guy who didn't have one (Austin), a recipe for disaster. 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. Try this on for size. 1 contender was no slouch, having previously claimed the WCW Cruiserweight Championship on two separate occasions. He thought it was just a regular match, and all of a sudden he got thrown onto a pay-per-view when he showed up. And for good measure, Sags bludgeoned Cactus face with a shovel. Triple H gets the win, but you dont have a second to catch your breath as a viewer, because you just saw this crazy Street Fight and youre like, These guys have taken everything they can out of each other, and then the cage starts lowering and youre going What?! 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. It stands the test of time." solid block of Midwestern muscle mass that looked like he was summoned to life from Vince McMahon's dreams. High-flying NXT Champion Neville battled three worthy competitors the world-renowned Sami Zayn, the self-absorbed Tyler Breeze and "Natties husband," the overconfident Tyson Kidd in the NXT Arena in the brand's first Fatal 4-Way Match. The fact that its my personal favorite and Randys personal favorite, given all the great matches hes been through, is pretty telling. Dave Meltzer may give these matches all the stars, but we're looking for matches that stand the test of time. A lot of people loved Christian and had been waiting for him to have that moment in the main event, and he turned out to physically be the perfect match for Randy Orton. 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. While Bryan was the world's best wrestler since Day 1, his character work elevated him to WrestleMania main event-level status, especially his super sticky "Yes!" WWE 2K23 ratings: The highest-rated wrestlers. 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. But this match is among the greatest not just because it was fresh for the time, but because it still works to this day. And yeah, it was pretty cool when he blew The Chairman a kiss goodbye, too. CM Punk, Those words provided the backdrop of betrayal that framed the match billed as "The Best vs. 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. Sign up for Peacock to watch. 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. While Angle entered the match needing neck surgery, it was Lesnar who left the match injured, following his infamous botched shooting star press. 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. I look at that as the event that turned Mr. McMahon into a Mick Foley fan. But it wasnt just the personal drama that made this one of the best Intercontinental Title Matches of all time. And then themed PPVs happened. 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. 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. "It was always so hard to tell who the crowd was going to root for more. 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. He loved Bret Hart just like me, but as the match was unfolding, he started to hate Bret and love Austin. 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. In many ways it was a simple match in a relatively humble setting, but inside the ring, this was an epic. Every minute was full of unadulterated, wince-inducing punishment and the ECW fans loved them for it. It remains one of the most memorable, energetic and enthralling Cruiserweight clashes of all time, succeeding at raising the profile of Mysterio and Ultimo Dragon as well as the bar for all of sports-entertainment. By the time Rhyno helped Christian get the titles back for him and his buddy, the WWE Universe was both thrilled to see the champs retain and relieved that the mayhem was finally over. See them all and youre pretty well-covered. During the discussion, Lee commented on possibly becoming the AEW world champion . This was about as pure a tag team match as youre going to find. 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. Yeah, it was pretty metal. The Dead Man was the former champion who wanted vengeance against Michaels for costing him the title at SummerSlam. 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. MIKE McAVENNIE. 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. 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. The best matches always have an element of truth to them. So when something happens that truly surprises them, you know its a moment that many will carry with them forever. It has been said a great wrestler can make a broomstick look good. DAVID SHOEMAKER. 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. Wrestling Worst Wrestling Matches of All Time By Craig Donofrio on March 30, 2021 SliceWrestling / Twitter When wrestling is good, it's great. The best match is up to you, the WWE fan. Enter Mick Foley. RYAN MURPHY, The Shield debuted at Survivor Series 2012 and carved a path of destruction that appeared to have no end in sight. Its just one of those things that not a lot needs to be said. Fans revolted and rather than have his WrestleMania main event hijacked, McMahon relented and set up Bryan for the big bout but first he had to go through Triple H, the face of The Authority. Long story short? It was wild for all the right reasons. Its a cool relationship, it really is. And it was only fitting that The Ultimate Opportunist himself, Edge, wound up seizing the briefcase in the end by utilizing a steel chair as the decisive equalizer. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Razor Ramon defeated Shawn Michaels in WWE's first-ever televised Ladder Match, becoming the undisputed Intercontinental Champion. 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. I told him hes 9, and he said, 'Oh, hes halfway gone.' Who knows? You can watch it as a standalone amazing match and see it unfold. Had the match featured actual falls throughout, or better yet, not been booked as an Iron Man match, but simply a singles match that happened to go the full Broadway, plus overtime, it'd be higher. And Triple H emerged from this match changed forever, while Mick Foley put a blood-soaked exclamation point on his extraordinary career. I just, for whatever reason, couldnt feel the moment that night. Every high-spot is purposeful. The Royal Rumble in 2010 is definitely in the latter category. 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. At its best, the Rumble is one cohesive story made up of several smaller stories that not only manages to entertain fans for more than an hour, but also elevate all 30 men involved. Plus, theres a barbed-wire 2x4 in the ring. And I said, 'What do you mean?' Not only was Steve Austin vs. Summerslam 2002 4. In a display of true grace and sportsmanship, the competitors emotionally embraced after the unforgettable match. Spring Stampedes No Disqualification main event was the perfect marriage of Randy Savage at his unhinged best and DDP at his absolute scrappiest. John Cena vs. CM Punk is not only the best match of either man's careers or even the best match of the 2010s. "I was 13 years old when this match happened, and I cannot state enough how much of a Bret Hart fan I was. MATTHEW ARTUS. Yes, you read that right. Steve Austin and Bret Hart. One night stand 2005 9. Now that you have the backstory, just go watch this match. It was perfect. 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. Add a Hart Family conflicted in support of two universally beloved Superstars and this unparalleled mat classic became an emotional showdown that made WWEs "No. Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn is like the sports-entertainment equivalent of the Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward boxing rivalry. 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