It was a bold, risky move this match earned and was absolutely brilliant from a creative standpoint. Throughout the 2010s, the HIAC went from being a battleground where only blood feuds ended to "just another match" where any feud began. MICK FOLEY, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. One of the most infamously vicious battles youll find on WWE Network is also one of NWA/WCWs finest. The resilient Steamboat, however, knew that he had it inside him to overcome the odds. "It was a really good action-adventure story, but as much as I love that match, its the one match that leaves me with that what if feeling. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time. The fans turned Bryan babyface in a big way, and a year and a half later he was back competing for the big belt. "Its something that happens naturally in the ring. 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. It was over-the-top and cartoony in the best way, and resulted in a bout that ended with a bloody Flair getting rolled up by Savage for the 1-2-3. While both guys could play heel or face perfectly, Naitch was at his best as the bad guy, while Savage was the good guy you loved to root for, especially when he's fighting for the honor of his valet (and real-life wife) Miss Elizabeth. But at Survivor Series 2001, the war finally hit the ring when 10 of the biggest, baddest Superstars came to fight for their respective companies. The Dead Man was the former champion who wanted vengeance against Michaels for costing him the title at SummerSlam. And that's how you know you've told a powerful story. He and his brothers-in-arms were seen as kings in competition against their five American foes. Double-crossing Tazz was a very bad idea, unless you enjoyed getting suplexed onto your head. A flamboyant, cocky and dastardly grappler that was an expert in his craft and he knew it. Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. Throw in a tag . Namely, each man's willingness to do anything to win. Wrestling Worst Wrestling Matches of All Time By Craig Donofrio on March 30, 2021 SliceWrestling / Twitter When wrestling is good, it's great. Among the best bouts of WCWs pre-Nitro era, Stings victory in the finals of the King of Cable Tournament was a dramatic encounter that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both competitors and became the most talked-about match of the event. He won the title in June of that year, then traded it back and forth with Jeff Hardy in the fall. I wasnt able to do that at WrestleMania, so I approached Backlash with Randy in a completely different manner. What makes it even more impressive is there were no gimmicks (HIAC or Casket) and no stakes (like HBK's career), besides of course, Undertaker defending his streak and the pride of victory. TOM HERRERA. PETER ROSENBERG, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. In the end, Bret underestimated his baby brother and lost to a rollup. Ricky Steamboat and "Ravishing" Rick Rude showed that at Beach Blast 1992. Namely, Guerrero's nuanced character work, which elevated everyone around him, and Lesnar's selling, which managed to make him look vulnerable, even when wrestling a man half his size. "It was about making the small things mean a lot. You can watch it as a standalone amazing match and see it unfold. SHEAMUS, AS TOLD TO JUSTIN LESLIE. 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. Although Hell in a Cell brought out the very best, and the very worst, in The Cerebral Assassin, The Undertaker ultimately sealed the victory with a Tombstone Piledriver as a weary HBK made the three-count that ended an era. 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. And for good measure, Sags bludgeoned Cactus face with a shovel. JAMES WORTMAN. Sign up for Peacock to watch. 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. SAMI ZAYN, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER. 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. 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. Put them together and you get more stars than the Milky Way galaxy. Wed never seen that before. - The list reflects WWE Networks availability asof Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. There was a sudden respect because he had just gone through years of learning in one night. I left it out there that night. In many ways, Shawn Michaels was the perfect wrestler. 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. 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. Literally. Newly arrived to WWE, the ever-serious Malenko was a natural foil for the goofy, bucket-hat-wearing, Worm-performing Scotty 2 Hotty. "But then you think, 'Hes been away for four years. Lock and made his black-clad adversary tap out. See them all and youre pretty well-covered. 'Taker finally granted Michaels his wish, but for a price HBK's career. 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. 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. Survivor series 2002 5. We looked at each other, smiled and just took it in. He wasn't aware of the stories behind the characters. chants when he arrived in L.A. for SummerSlam 2013. In particular, the TLC match consisting of the Hardy Boyz, Dudley Boyz, and Edge & Christian is arguably one of the most superb matches in WWE history. contender, Chris Jericho. If there was a giveaway that was the end, that was it. And coming from the Hart family, the expectations were very high. Whether any of these matches are your favorites, or you're discovering them for the first time, put the 30 best WWE matches of all time on your "must-watch" bucket list. I was so stoked to see it. IMPACT No Surrender Quick Results - 2/24/23 (Title Matches and more!) This wasn't just a stunt, it made sense because Hardy had the belts, was 10 feet in the air, and spearing him was the only way for Edge to save the match. MIKE MURPHY. For Foley, the worst fall of all came when he was dropped onto the roof where the cage beneath him suddenly gave way and he plunged to the ring below. Its not every day an up-and-coming competitor gets to challenge for eight unified championships at once. 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. But your kids are going to love it." The animosity between Tully Blanchard and Magnum T.A. Perfectly paced and executed, and it was Warriors best match by a mile. While Savage vs. And Shawn Michaels and I clicked from the first 30 seconds of that match. You can guess at it, but until guys get in the ring, you dont know for sure whether they have chemistry together. And as her post-match embrace from Banks and her fellow Four Horsewomen indicated, that admiration was clearly mutual. ly/FUTDRAFT19 MOBL OYUNLAR N: bit. We both wanted to just slug it out. While his "Yes!" 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. Shawn Michaels is arguably the greatest in-ring performer ever, period. What if we had gotten a bigger platform? ZACH LINDER. I submitted, and everybody looks at it and goes, 'Dang, what a match!' Swanton Bombs and Spears off ladders are what everybody remembers; what they forget is that Rhyno, Spike Dudley and Lita all got involved, too, essentially making the match a 9-way affair. "From the beginning, the way Pillman dominated Barry Windham for the first full five-minute section of the match was sort of unexpected, because Windham was a lot bigger than Pillman, and at that point at least, a lot more established than Pillman was. When considering the greatest rivals of The Man Called Sting not named Ric Flair, one person comes to mind: Big Van Vader. solid block of Midwestern muscle mass that looked like he was summoned to life from Vince McMahon's dreams. A deafening crowd. 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. Bret Hart had better matches, but they were against better opponents. SETH ROLLINS, AS TOLD TO ZACH LINDER, John Cena and CM Punk shared a special kind of animosity. You want everybody to forget about who won or lost. "Imagine competing at a WrestleMania against your brother. Finally, there are no NXT matches (we can hear you throwing your laptops now). "After the match, we sat in a room by ourselves and just sat there quietly. 6. CRAIG TELLO. Each of their matches had meaning. When you watch the match, you have a feeling that the only people who truly know its the end are Austin and The Rock. ALEX GIANNINI. Perfect with the Intercontinental Title hanging in the balance. 1 min. I look at that as the event that turned Mr. McMahon into a Mick Foley fan. "It was a special night for us both. Shawn Michaels is regarded by many as the absolute best wrestler of all time. Undertaker would not be denied, as he continued his assault on Michaels on top of the cage, even knocking The Heartbreak Kid off the structure, in what was at that point the biggest bump in WWE history. He was like that anywhere he went, but he stood out like a sore thumb in WCW. 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. He can do all the pro wrestling stuff you want, but can also do the other stuff, and thats what was so much fun for him and I mixing and matching the two. Kurt helped me and showed me how I can look like a better wrestler, reversing moves and getting out of holds and things of that nature. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon: 1994 10 of 15 Many still. 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