Best matches in WWF/WWE history??

corpus wrote:

For me it has to be when Kurt angle faced Chris Benoit in a singles match Royal Rumble 2003, boy that had me on the edge of my seat.

Another was when Bret faced his brother Owen at Mania 10.

Another was when HBK faced Y2J mania 19 another classic!

You're right on the money there. I have posted about the sheer brilliance of that match before, and I'll do so again. It really wasd about as good as a singles match could be; the only possible improvements would have been in the build-up, venue and PPV itself, things all out of their hands. Remember the overhead release german suplex that Benoit caught Angle with? It was one of the greatest single moves I have ever seen in my life, and it was followed by an incredibly longe ranged diving headbutt. Amazing finish too; Angle had never done the leg-lace ankle lock before, but the match had been so well put together that the crowd knew it was over.

It really is the best match I have ever seen.

That PPV is only €12.95 in most Golden Discs, so you can go buy it.

Im not sure have I actually even seen that one. If its better, it must be amazing!

Oh ye best moment was return of HBK, or when austin rushed the ring to help the rock when nWo were beating the crap outa him what a moment i jumped in the air!!!!

Mr.Nice Guy wrote:

I agree it's a great match but did you know that they regard their match at Unforgiven 2002 as their best match? Here is what Benoit says in an article in The Sun:

What made Kurt Angle such a perfect opponent for you in the WWE and of your many memorable matches with him which is your favourite?
Ash, Leeds

I just clicked with Kurt and I look up to him and respect him as an athlete. To me, he's superhuman. How many people win a gold medal at the Olympics after recovering from a broken neck? He's our Michael Jordan.

I loved our match at the Royal Rumble in 2003, where I got a standing ovation, but we both feel our bout at Unforgiven 2002 in Los Angeles was a better wrestling match.

You can read it here:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2005042323,00.html

The thing is, I struggle to remember that match. Anyone else feel the same?

Thats really wierd; I read an interview with Angle where he says the Rumble match was his favourite. I own both on DVD, and I have no doubt which one I prefer. While the Unforgiven one was great, it didn't have any real sense of imporance to it, and neither did it have a whole lot of time. It finished with a roll-up of sorts, while the Rumble match had the baby-face tapping out to a brand new finishing move. Go figure.


Vannistelroy10, I was at the Smackdown where Hogan and Edge beat Billy and Chuck! It was on July 2nd, and with Smackdown being shown two days later, it was broadcast on Independence Day. They gave everyone in the crowd these little American flags, which I only waved because the kid beside me looked shocked that I didn't share his enthusiasm. Hogan came out to Real American, when he had been coming out to Voodoochild before. It was great fun.

Wacker wrote:

Thats really wierd; I read an interview with Angle where he says the Rumble match was his favourite. I own both on DVD, and I have no doubt which one I prefer. While the Unforgiven one was great, it didn't have any real sense of imporance to it, and neither did it have a whole lot of time. It finished with a roll-up of sorts, while the Rumble match had the baby-face tapping out to a brand new finishing move. Go figure.


Vannistelroy10, I was at the Smackdown where Hogan and Edge beat Billy and Chuck! It was on July 2nd, and with Smackdown being shown two days later, it was broadcast on Independence Day. They gave everyone in the crowd these little American flags, which I only waved because the kid beside me looked shocked that I didn't share his enthusiasm. Hogan came out to Real American, when he had been coming out to Voodoochild before. It was great fun.

I WOULD OF LOVED TO BE THERE
I SAY THE PLACE WENT FOOKING NUTS, WHAT A MATCH BUT WASNT REAL AMERICAN HOGANS ORIGINAL MUSIC(I MIGHT BE WRONG). IT WAS A PUBLICITY STUNT BUT IF YOU GOT INTO IT, IT WAS AMAZING.

The ricky "the dragon" steamboat and randy savage match in wrestle mania 3 was fantastic as already mentioned There was also another one cant remember which one it was from. Rowdy Piper V Adrian Adonis in a haircut match where Piper cut Adonis hair off at the end of the match

The Bret- Mr. Perfect match was at Summerslam 1991, and Epiphone was right, it was one of the best ever. How come nobody mentioned Pillman- Liger 92, Samoa Joe-CM Punk from last year or RVD-Jerry Lynn from Guilty as Charged '99. Bret-Benoit on Nitro in memory of Owen was class, a was Bret-Owen at Summerslam 95. In Order:

1)Pillman-Liger '92

2)Bret-Shawn WM12

3)Benoit-Hashimoto '91

4)Bret-Perfect '91 (a good year for wrestling)

5)Bret-Owen '95

6)RVD-Jerry Lynn '99

7)Punk-Samoa Joe '04

8)Bret-Benoit '99

9)HHH-Jericho '00

10)Bret-Austin '97

Anyone notice a pattern here?

Charisma Peep, if I were to hazard a guess as to why no one ever mentions RVD Vs Jerry Lynn at Guilty as Charged '99, it would be because they didn't fight at said Pay Per View!

Their matches went as follows:
Crossing the Line '99: Van Dam got in the vast majority of the offensive here. Lynn still wasn't that over with ECW at this stage, and thus was not seen as a real contender. Van Dam got the win with the frog splash, as ever.

Living Dangerously '99: The best of the bunch, if you ask me. They really saw Lynn's potential against Van Dam in the previos one, and booked him as the star. He was always one step ahead of Van Dam in this amazing match. Lynn had just landed his tornado DDT finisher when the 20 minute time limit hit, and John Finnegean was going to award the belt to Lynn. He demanded five more minutes, where he was beaten by the five star. Post match, Van Dam agreed to another match.

Hardcore Heaven '99: This one was marred by Lynn being knocked out cold by a face first rip to the concrete from he top rope. Lynn was only able to land small bursts of offence for the rest of the match. Again he lost, beaten by Van Dams second five star frog splash.

Hardcore Heaven 2000: Both guys had recently returned from injury. Great match; Van Dam had it won until the Network attacked both guys. They were fought off only for Van Dams buddy Scotty Anton to turn heel on him. Jerry Lynn then got the win with two cradle piledrivers.

Guilty As Charged 2001: The last match of the final ECW PPV!Lynn was a heel by now. Not a great match. Van Dam got the win with a Van Terminator.