MICK FOLEY, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. Both duos represented four of WCWs most popular stars at the time, making this a unique and rarely seen battle of fan favorites. "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. Perfect with the Intercontinental Title hanging in the balance. Yawn. BOBBY MELOK. The Brahma Bull Rock Bottomed him to the canvas for a three-count that was a nanosecond beyond Undertakers disruptive reach. His back was in terrible condition. Here is the list- WWE Top 10 Bloodiest Match of all the time in WWE history. Whats Austin gonna do, hit a Stunner and then walk out the cage door? But they do a full-on Steel Cage Match. While their feud had no shortage of great moments, their undisputed masterpiece was the main event at WrestleMania X-Seven. 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. In 1989, Flair was Kanye 15 years before "The College Dropout" hit shelves. "I really thought it was going to be the last move I ever did in wrestling," Foley told WWE.com. 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: . It was something I'll always remember and cherish, working with one of the greatest masked wrestlers ever in our industry. The fact he missed it keeps this match out of the top 20, but there's no denying few WrestleMania main events aimed higher and absolutely nailed the landing. 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. It also set the pair on a collision course that would culminate in the infamous incident in Montreal the following year at Survivor Series. Shawn Michaels, before his 1998 injury, was one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. "To get to start that match off was awesome. And that's how you know you've told a powerful story. The first Women'sMatch on this list displayed the incredible athleticism, strength and desire of two women with arguably the most impressive pedigrees in WWE. 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. Watching these two certified WWE Hall of Famers duke it out at Chi-Town Rumble should be near the top of every WWE fans bucket list. But the gimmick earned its reputation as "The Devil's Playground" due to what went down in this match (and to be fair, the infamous Undertaker-Mankind match at King of the Ring 1998). 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!" In the midst of complete disorder with bodies flying everywhere, Kane hurled Seth Rollins off the top rope and into the waiting RKO of The Viper. When they finally set the match in place, I almost couldnt believe it. Heres the deal: Those are my teachers that were in that match Larry Zbyszko, Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton. In the bouts opening minutes, the ECW Arena fans, distracted by a disorderly fan, chanted "Throw him out!" Third, there must be a conclusive winner (s), so Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind. Throughout the 2010s, the HIAC went from being a battleground where only blood feuds ended to "just another match" where any feud began. Pinfalls, submissions and even disqualifications played a hand in the final result, which was highlighted by Angle fighting desperately and futilely for a comeback in the final 15 minutes. 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. DAVID SHOEMAKER. Every minute was full of unadulterated, wince-inducing punishment and the ECW fans loved them for it. Yeah, it was pretty metal. Despite several heart-stopping near-falls, Undertaker's streak continued. 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. The Beast." Triple H picked up the "W," but both men emerged changed forever. TOM HERRERA. Thankfully, it didn't come to that, but it did end with both men bloody, battered, beaten collapsing into a heap, with Triple H landing on Austin in a twist of fate. Mick Foley described the bout best when he told WWE.com that his clash with Austin was, "The kind of match you could show to someone and say, 'This is why Im a wrestling fan.' JAMES WORTMAN. Most consider the very first Money in the Bank Ladder Match to be the best of all time. Perhaps the biggest testament to that fierce conflict was their WWE Iron Man Match for the WWE Title at The Showcase of the Immortals. 'Taker finally granted Michaels his wish, but for a price HBK's career. Namely, each man's willingness to do anything to win. The insane match between Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka was one of the craziest pro-wrestling displays ever recorded, but in reality, the entire card was stupendous. The frills were minimal, the pace was fast beginning to end, it goes down quicker than an actual cup of coffee and the showcase was meant to be on the back-to-basics efficiency that settled the often-bizarre rivalry preceding it. Luger was a bronzed god who couldnt wrestle his way out of a paper bag, while Flair was the type of preternatural genius who could have a good match against a paper bag. 1: Steve Austin vs. It was his big debut in a big American company. The resilient Steamboat, however, knew that he had it inside him to overcome the odds. And Shawn Michaels? 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. What feverish mind dreamed up the atrocities that unfolded during TLC II? As many expected, the 450-pound Mastodon imposed his will on the two-time WWE Hall of Famer, pummeling Flair around ringside. 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. 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 perfect. This match, though. That was the blessing and the curse of the whole thing. Some dudes just "click" and that certainly applies to Mark Calaway and Michael Hickenbottom, better known by their respective ring names of The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. A technical classic. 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. It's a matter of my physical prowess against his technical and high-flying ability. 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 then the most unlikely of challenges appeared in the form of Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho. Though reviled by much of the WWE Universe for his anti-U.S. angst, Bret still had a very strong sect of support in the north. The Foundations triumph is palpable no matter with whom you sided in one of Harts finest showdowns with his Texas Rattlesnake rival. Though Vader escaped the Figure Four, Flair was able to take out the giants weakened knee and pin him to win the title and continue his epic career. The match was a clash of styles, but in a good way. 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? The fact Hart not only salvaged the match, but produced an all-time classic that made both men look like stars, is a testament to his brilliance. Not because the guys were doing "movez" or no-selling high spots, but because they told a story. 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. Title. JOHN CLAPP. 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. ANTHONY BENIGNO. Wash-rinse-repeat. Sign up for BINGE to watch. Royal rumble 1992 14. There was nothing pretty about a match between Masato Tanaka and Mike Awesome. Not to mention, the huge crowd in Seattle looked so amazing the whole show and were loud the entire night. 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." Although it was Jeff and Matt Hardy who claimed victory, all four Superstars received a standing ovation the next night on Raw. 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. So, to see a Ladder Match live was a big deal. And these wrestlers have put on many of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. chant. ", Savage abused everyone caught in his crosshairs, piledriving referee Mark Curtis and slapping announcer Dave Penzer, while DDP the hardest-working man in WCW earnestly fought the good fight. The 11 minutes of mayhem saw the two future WWE Superstars use everything in their offensive arsenals as well as lots of steel chairs. The fans turned Bryan babyface in a big way, and a year and a half later he was back competing for the big belt. By the end, both men were busted open (There is literally nothing better than the overhead camera looking down on that red-stained, baby-blue ring mat) and their exhaustion was tangible and harrowing. 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. Magnums goal was not only to win back the coveted U.S. At some point, that had happened to me. 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. 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. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time. But you can't teach chemistry; you either have it or don't. The match built from a grinding start to a controversial crescendo that involved a second referee and a split-second decision. If youre looking for a match that possesses rare, borderline scary intensity, look no further. 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. Each one makes sense in the context of the match. 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. So, when Stu said that, that was the point where I started thinking about retiring. It was awesome to see that he could get right back on the bike after four years like hed never left." 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. MIKE McAVENNIE. The conquering of The Streak. Here now, an A-to-Z guide for both novices and longtime squared-circle diehards alike for what to watch. 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