BRAD "HITMAN" HART vs STONE GOLD STEVE AUSTIN. The match didn't lie to fans Guerrero couldn't beat Lesnar. chants when he arrived in L.A. for SummerSlam 2013. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. This was a combination of great wrestlers putting on an awesome match with perfect storytelling. used it to his advantage, forcing Blanchard to quit and reclaiming the U.S. ", Van Dam and Lynn first stole the show at Living Dangerously, but they upstaged that encounter with this back-and-forth Hardcore Heaven 1999 tour de force. You can teach selling. 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. JAMES WORTMAN. The Big Red Machine tombstoned The Dead Man, while a broken-down Michaels crawled over Undertaker to steal the win. "The thing about both me and Savage was that neither one of us liked to do a lot of talking when it came to settling our differences. "When I retired from full-time wrestling in 2000, you didnt really hear anything about 'defining WrestleMania moments.' In many ways, the opening chapter of the legendary Steamboat-Flair trilogy played out like the first movement of a symphony. The Royal Rumble is the easiest match to book, but the hardest match to book well. "But even I, Bret Harts staunchest supporter, found it hard to not get behind Austin in that match. Not because the guys were doing "movez" or no-selling high spots, but because they told a story. CRAIG TELLO. Thats how I learned by listening to these guys, my mentors. I hated Steve Austin, and hated him for years after this match. Triple H was a guy who was able to bring out the best in me, and thats one of the hallmarks of a great opponent. But while the story was simple, the match was complex, as the two Hart brothers - both graduates of their father Stu Hart's famous basement "dungeon" - put on a pro wrestling clinic. 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. He never dies. 1: Steve Austin vs. The moment Triple H reacted to Cactus Jack, from that point on Cactus was the go-to, larger-than-life, mythological character who is bigger, better and badder than anyone else Id ever be." 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. Halloween Havoc 1997. The Dead Man was the former champion who wanted vengeance against Michaels for costing him the title at SummerSlam. Every high-spot is purposeful. In the end, Bret underestimated his baby brother and lost to a rollup. Heres the deal: Those are my teachers that were in that match Larry Zbyszko, Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton. Like jazz music or a delicious dish, you can't quite put your finger on it, you just know it. We looked at each other, smiled and just took it in. But this wasn't any other event; it was WrestleMania X and the "match of the night" belonged to Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match. Thats the expression, 'Take them on a roller coaster ride.' Smith was "high as a kite" on the plane flight, so fearing disaster, Hart meticulously prepped the match and had Smith recite it back to him. Two generational stars. As brutal as Brock was, Cena was pretty awesome, too. 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. WWE SmackDown Results - 2/24/23 (Firefly . 25. Due to overexposure, "the Devil's playground" became basic. But really, where could it go from here? I always tried to embrace my little brother, and Bret always did what he could to be a big brother to Owen. Nowhere was this more true than in Punk's hometown of Chicago, which featured a crowd loud enough to register on the Richter scale. But compared to what you see on TV today, The Southern Boys versus The Midnight Express is advanced trigonometry." Shawn Michaels is regarded by many as the absolute best wrestler of all time. Eddie Guerrero was the industry veteran who was in the midst of one of the greatest comebacks in pro wrestling history, after conquering his personal demons and the perception he was "just a cruiserweight." "Obviously, the challenge was whether I could top the previous match. Then by order of WWE Commissioner Gorilla Monsoon they were forced to take it even further. "Its a masterpiece." PETER ROSENBERG, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. And after battling in enough five-star classics, they knew each others moves like the backs of their hands. And the most special part is after the match, The Rock sits over Austin and they have a long conversation just the two of them. SHAWN MICHAELS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, What made this match so dramatic was the fact that Ric Flair claimed to the world that he had a prior "romantic" relationship with Randy Savage's wife, Elizabeth. Both guys came out bigger stars then they were before. But that interview with J.R. did such a great job of building Cactus Jack into something bigger than he actually was. And yeah, it was pretty cool when he blew The Chairman a kiss goodbye, too. It was wild for all the right reasons. ANTHONY BENIGNO. ANTHONY BENIGNO. When youre putting in that much time, the thought process behind it is youve got to have a couple guys who know how to do it. And these wrestlers have put on many of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. SHAWN MICHAELS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. You could truly feel that Austin and Triple H hated each other, and were both willing to stop just short of murder to win the match. He suffered greatly, as did I. "But then you think, 'Hes been away for four years. 1 Many big names have already been revealed, so. Although it was Jeff and Matt Hardy who claimed victory, all four Superstars received a standing ovation the next night on Raw. May 10 th, 1999 - 8.1 The highest rated episode ever of Raw and. And as her post-match embrace from Banks and her fellow Four Horsewomen indicated, that admiration was clearly mutual. That said, we think it boils down to two all-time greats being in absolute command of their characters, their craft, and the crowd. In a classic Champion vs. Champion struggle, both Superstars left everything they had on the canvas, before Warrior overcame The Hulkster and took his place in the annals of WWE greatness. Sadly, Owen's life would end in tragedy just a few years later, while Bret's historic first WWE run would end in controversy. Some stole the show, while others were part of classic cards that were great from top to bottom. Fans weren't too pleased when Shawn Michaels was shoe-horned into the main event of WrestleMania XX, turning a World Championship bout between Triple H and Chris Benoit into the first triple threat main event in WrestleMania history. They always had their issues, but neither could deny that the other brought out his best. Kurt Angle was actually able to stop The Showstopper, forcing Shawn to tap out to the Ankle Lock. Their first meeting resulted in Sting being sidelined with injuries. 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. Instead, it turned into a brutal, "No DQ" brawl between two technical wrestlers putting on a violent, bloody masterpiece. With his longtime friend Shawn Michaels serving as the unpredictable special guest referee, Triple H used every tool in his arsenal including steel chairs, ring steps, his signature sledgehammer and multiple Pedigrees to put The Deadman down for good. 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!" 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. From start to finish it was brilliant storytelling. "Being inside WarGames is intimidating. "For whatever reason, he was really good at adapting to different guys' styles. Nobody moved like him or had that deranged 'never say die' attitude like he did. Few title wins have felt like a validation of the people as much as they did the champion, but this one, with Bryan celebrating as confetti and YES! chants rained down around him, certainly did. 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. Christian's been around a long time and Randy Orton's a third-generation Superstar who is so natural. That was by way of Triple H bringing that out. Thats one little thing, simple but beautiful and thats this rivalry in a nutshell. And then, to top it off, Jericho emerged an even bigger heel, hugging Michaels as a ruse to kick him in the junk. MATTHEW ARTUS. TOM HERRERA, Before he was the most successful @**-whooper in history, Steve Austin was an amazing mat wrestler who could hold his own with anybody in the world, including Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. You can't overpower The Beast Incarnate, you can only hope to outwrestle him. Instead, they put on a clinic that to this day still keeps you on the edge of your seat, even with the sound off. His bout with Jericho was "just" a match. Funk offered Flair a chance to quit before this match even started. Every wrestler knew his future depended on this match and each brought it in a big way. However, something's gotta give, and Heyman betrayed "The Best In The World" for "The Beast Incarnate," instantly creating a main event-level feud for SummerSlam 2013. 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. 1 min. The breathless contest ended in a 45-minute time limit draw, and that enmity defined WCW until its very last match. ZACK RYDER, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. Hart had his work cut out for him. MIKE McAVENNIE. There were even some young stars that would define the 90s, like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Not only was Steve Austin vs. Forget it, dont set aside the ending he didnt go out on top, but this is every bit a worthy Retirement Match. One night stand 2005 9. The animosity between Tully Blanchard and Magnum T.A. 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. 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. 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. For me, thats always fun to get in the ring with a guy that has a different style than you. 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. The Rated-R Superstar, on the other hand, had been undefeated in such matches. He was able to adapt to Sting and was one of his better opponents. The fact he came back for that sweet Saudi payday in 2018 doesn't take away from the finality, or the greatness, of this match. By 2005, Angle had abandoned his dweeby heel persona for a bloodthirsty, one-man wrecking crew willing to do anything to win. chant. And trust us, feuds don't come much bloodier than this. Four of WWE's Superstars of Tomorrow left an indelible mark in the minds of the WWE Universe at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way. Make no mistake, Hogan-Andre was a dream match for that generation of wrestling, and a true torch-passing moment. Every single minute of this bout was intense and every competitor added his own wild moments to the highlight reel in a mad scramble for the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase. This month I. Wash-rinse-repeat. John Cena vs. CM Punk is not only the best match of either man's careers or even the best match of the 2010s. In front of Bulldogs fellow Brits, Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith got Wembley Stadium to rattle at its core, while viewers around the world teetered at their seats edge for the culmination of a squared circle chess match. So, to see a Ladder Match live was a big deal. ZACH LINDER. 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. And Shawn Michaels? Of course, youre going to have some moments where its going to be a low point of the match, but its designed that way so we were going to be able to get them back up later in the match. 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? See them all and youre pretty well-covered. Hes so obnoxious and youre able to root against him. "The year before, one of our camera guys, Stu, asked how old my son was. But while WWE became the most dominant name in sports entertainment based on cartoonish storylines and characters think yellow bandana wearing "Real Americans" battling bodybuilders in face paint from "Parts Unknown" the promotion has also been home to the best pro wrestlers on the planet. Not only was this bout in Edge's backyard of Toronto, but it was also Cena's first foray into theunforgivingrealm of TLC Matches. The highest-ever rating is seven stars, awarded to Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall in June 2018. All these years later, it still hurts, but such a classic can only hurt so good. moment of the night when the ring canvas buckled from the force of Bigelow crushing Tazz with his 365-pound frame. I cant pinpoint why I liked Bret so much. "Kurt came with a reputation. 'Taker and I, when we see each other, we feel like two old war buddies that shared a bunker together and lived through it. 5 Undertaker Vs. 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. It says a lot about Flair the institution, but the match speaks even more loudly about the potential of Curt Hennig the hero a role which he played here better than he ever did. "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 every championship match in WWE showed this kind of reverence, no one would ever feel like a loser in the end. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. The only thing missing was John Williams' score, though the rapid Miami crowd more than made up for it. Is it a little premature to declare Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins from Hell In A Cell 2022 an all-time classic? Liger, however, matched that strategy and stayed up tempo enough to put Pillman at risk for a loss. 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 best matches always have an element of truth to them. Speaking of "flesh and blood," a lot of it was spilled in Madison Square Garden, as Triple H and Cactus Jack battled in the greatest Street Fight of all time. The grudge match had all the hallmarks of a classic brawl: arena-sprawling fisticuffs, assorted weaponry (chairs and trash cans in this case) and the prevailing sense that none of it could actually be controlled or regulated. 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." Some feel it was an overlong and indulgent display on the part of all three performers (especially Shawn Michaels as the anxiety-ridden ref). There, the notorious Roddy Piper went head-to-head with Greg Valentine in an infamous Dog Collar Match. In many ways it was a simple match in a relatively humble setting, but inside the ring, this was an epic. I got a little overwhelmed seeing the magnitude of the occasion, being in the Garden, having The Rock as my tag team partner and a legend like Ric Flair as my opponent. This main event saw the changing of the guard from the Race Era to the Flair Era in the NWA, both in real life and in on-screen terms and more than that, it was the moment when the NWA entered fully into the modern era. For example, the most famous spot, when Edge speared a dangling Jeff Hardy from a ladder. Physically, his body was completely worn out and The Rock was no longer a regular WWE Superstar, so to have this incredibly meaningful match was special. That brought a lot more to the match on a technical level. The Human Suplex Machine clotheslined Bigelow through the timekeeper's table, and later T-Bone Tazzplexed him off the entrance ramp and onto the steel guardrail. And coming from the Hart family, the expectations were very high. Flair was well established as "The Nature Boy" while Sting was a face-painted maverick rising in popularity thanks to his electric charisma. Despite the fact that both Superstars were (and are) better known for their explosive, OMG-inducing acrobatics, the match quickly turned into a gritty battle of wills, wherein Zayn seemed to correct, one by one, the mistakes that had previously kept him from the title. ANTHONY BENIGNO. 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. 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. Most Watched WWE Cable Matches . 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. Dave Meltzer may give these matches all the stars, but we're looking for matches that stand the test of time. Scarier than a ladder, more dangerous than a cage, and more vicious than a street fight, the Hell In A Cell was a match where wrestlers who hated each other could finally settle their score, at risk to their lives. Both men were in full command of their craft and characters, telling a story of a hero trying to win the right way and a vicious psycho who'd do anything to win. There's never been a better example of how to make a star than the Bret Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin feud from 1996 to 1997. The Rock is one of the greatest feuds in WWE history because it featured one-half of the proverbial "Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling." He later requested the match be restarted after the referee missed The Kid's foot on a rope during a pinfall. 2K has been revealing ratings a few at a time on Twitter over the past week, and a load of . Commentating bouts between The Japanese Buzzsaw and The Insane Luchador was always fun. 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. You dont have to talk every day, but when you do, its special, and its always there." 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 Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross had trouble keeping up with the action as the teams launched tables and chairs at each other. 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. But this wasn't a tag team match. I didnt want to do that and be like George Costanza. Sherri Martel was immaculate, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan were hitting on all cylinders, and the recurring shots of Miss Elizabeth in the audience were perfectly done. MICHAEL BURDICK. Bret Hart had better matches, but they were against better opponents. The little brother, Owen, was cast in Brets shadow and was always compared to Bret. When fans needed a new hero atop the NWA, it turned out to be The Nature Boy himself. Naturally, Flair targeted Rhodes' ankle from the get-go, sending Dusty scrambling into the Atlanta crowd to recover. 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. - The list reflects WWE Networks availability asof Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Always." Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. 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) In the end, the madman from Japan won this battle in what was a war of many matchups between the two human highlight reels. Tempered glass from the pods that randomly released Superstars into the Chamber at various intervals was shattered, and bodies littered the canvas. Lock and made his black-clad adversary tap out. What made TLC II so excellent is it is a painstakingly and let's be honest, painful assembly of jaw-dropping moments that coalesce into a single story. What feverish mind dreamed up the atrocities that unfolded during TLC II? There was just something very humble and working-class Canadian about his overall presentation, and he looked so cool. Alas, while this match does hold up, it is also hampered by its stipulation. Antalya Escort Antalya Eskort Bayan - Yaklak 1 yl nce PES vs FIFA rap yazmaya baladm. Triple H was a multi-time champion by the end of the millennium, but still wasn't connecting with fans at a main event level. How he ever got up let alone competed again well never know. Wrestlemania 20 10. " RICKY STEAMBOAT, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. KOFI KINGSTON, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. 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. injury time. All are masterpieces, but with careful consideration the choice is clear Sgt. The match has it all from CM Punk's early match domination, to one of Kofi Kingston's most creative survival attempts, to Triple H's shocking elimination by his best friend, Shawn Michaels, to massive amounts of star power (Cena, Batista, Jericho), to a shocking return and subsequent victory that nobody predicted (Edge). RYAN MURPHY, The Shield debuted at Survivor Series 2012 and carved a path of destruction that appeared to have no end in sight. Has there ever been a better coming-out party in WWE history than that of The Shield? We must acknowledge that Benoit's heinous actions in 2007 puts a huge black cloud on this match, but taken in isolation this is truly one of the greatest WWE matches in history. And in that brief time period they could experience everything that Edge and I went through. MICHAEL BURDICK. He seemed to be becoming this main event-caliber guy, which is weird to think about in the perspective of 1991. 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. But this match is among the greatest not just because it was fresh for the time, but because it still works to this day. 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?! JOHN CLAPP. Shawn Michaels is arguably the greatest in-ring performer ever, period. Its not every day an up-and-coming competitor gets to challenge for eight unified championships at once. By the time he finally delivered the defining Helluva Kick to fell Neville, he had fulfilled his destiny as the champion the NXT Universe always knew him to be. Still, no matter what Austin did on this night, Steamboat was one step ahead. This match was iconic before the bell even rang, because on a deeper level it represented two schools of pro wrestling. 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. However, the event was stolen by two veteran wrestlers Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle. 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. Steve Austin and Bret Hart. Early on, I was schooled on putting in time, especially working with Flair. These same fans felt ignored by the WWE for decades and poured their frustrations into CM Punk, who carried their dreams on his shoulders like he was delivering a GTS. Royal rumble 2000 6. 2. 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