Live or on tape, the night of, the night after, or now five years later. Find out with this countdown of the 25 finest matches in wrestlemania history, ranked. Sami zayn might be the greatest star in nxt history for his evolution from lovable loser to. This sunday, live from barclays center, john cena and i are going to put on the greatest summerslam match of all time. A great wrestling match is like compelling theater. They battled over both the intercontinental and wwe championships and are two of the most popular superstars of all time. Wrestlings new golden age is both a historical look at the sport and a.
Jun 23, 2018 this book is two things, a historical account of the greatest stories and matches the wwe has ever seen and secondly a great reminder of what we all love about pro wrestling. The greatest matches and rivalries of the wrestlemania era. Cm punk, one of the most talented wrestlers in the wwe. Cm punk vs john cena 07172011 its been almost four years since wwe produced a 5. The heartbreak kids allaction style and charismatic if sometimes polarising personality helped him become one of the most popular wwe superstars of all time especially after he returned against all the odds in 2002 after four years out with a. I read his book recently, and it was structured as though his entire life was built toward his big wwe championship match at wrestlemania. After all, how does one compare a star of the 50s lou thesz to a star of the. This book is two things, a historical account of the greatest stories and matches the wwe has ever seen and secondly a great reminder of what we all love about pro wrestling. Heavyweight champion and the youngest world champion in wwe history.
When undertaker and mankind had to have a second one, they needed to raise the bar and in order to not disapoint the fans they delivered two of the most notorious, impressive, dangerous and replayed spots in wwe history. Ranking the top 101 wrestlers of all time is a tall task. Both the original match at wrestlemania 25 and this sequel one year later will go down in history as two of the best matches of all time. Wwe hall of fame 2006 full speech for eddie guerrero of benoit, chavo, mysterio and vickie duration. But some of the best moments in pro wrestling history involve a third party. With stunning visuals and in depth commentary, wwe. However, it still remains the greatest opening match in wrestlemania history. All worthy entries, though it is surprising to see. Scott christs 100 greatest matches in wrestlemania history reaches its conclusion.
The top ten greatest wwe superstars of all time 1 undertaker mark william calaway born march 24, 1965, better known by his ring name the undertaker, is an american semiretired professional wrestler currently signed to wwe, where he has worked since 1990, making him the companys longest tenured inring performer. While he did cover most of his career, if the whole thing hadnt been. Which will ascend to the top of the power rankings, and why. If ric flair is one of the greatest villains of all time, then dusty rhodes is certainly worthy of a spot on this list.
The greatest records in wrestling history bleacher. Mitsuharu misawa has the most individual matches with 25. Richard morgan fliehr born february 25, 1949, better known as ric flair, is an american. Bruno sammartino was inducted into the wwe hall of fame in 20. Experience the struggle, pain and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in wwe history, with a foreword by ricky the dragon steamboat. If ric flair is one of the greatest villains of all time, then dusty rhodes is certainly worthy of. Apr 18, 2018 bruno sammartino was inducted into the wwe hall of fame in 20. Jul 22, 2017 5 of the best matches in wwe battleground history. If youre looking for a gift that your wwe wrestlings greatest of all time lovers will actually use and enjoy for years to come, then check out the wwe wrestlings greatest of all. Cena won his first wwe championship at wrestlemania 21 in 2005. The shield triple threat, sami zayn vs kevin owens, or john cena vs kevin owens which match topped the list. Lesnar was the unstoppable force in wwe at the time and his match with eddie guerrero at no way out seemed like a foregone conclusion.
The heartbreak kids allaction style and charismatic if sometimes polarising personality helped him become one of the most popular wwe superstars of all time especially after he returned against all the odds in 2002 after four years out with a supposedly careerending back injury. Secondly, it had the shortest match in wrestling history. Hell in a cell is arguably the most brutal and exciting match stipulation in the wwe. His wrestlemania 18 match against the rock is considered to be one of the greatest in wwe history. Over the course of 27 minutes, the 2 legends battled back and forth in what was the. Capture the excitement of wrestlemania with this collection of posters featuring some of the most incredible moments in the history of the showcase of the immortals.
It should come as little surprise that the best match in the history of monday night raw was between two of the greatest ever wwe superstars. Apr 15, 2020 on my favourite ppv of all time, this absolutely brutal match took place. To mark the milestone, heres a list of the 10 greatest wwe champions of all time, going back to 1963 when nature boy buddy rogers was declared the. Sep 24, 2017 hell in a cell is arguably the most brutal and exciting match stipulation in the wwe. Youve got john cena, the united states champion, the 15time wwe champion, who has epitomized all things wwe for the past decadeplus. List of professional wrestling matches rated 5 or more. The big match between andre and hogan was one of the biggest and most high profile matches in wwe history. Who is the greatest wrestler of all time in the wwe.
Nobody except ric flair achieved 16 times world champion feat. Nov 27, 2015 however, we are here today to make the case and hold true to the belief that the greatest wwe superstar of all time is and perhaps forever will be, the undertaker. At one time, people looked to the wrestlemania xii match between shawn michaels and bret the hitman hart as the most significant iron man match in wrestling history. That is saying something after all this time the ladder match has been around. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Monday night raw changed wwe television by forgoing the traditional squash matchinterviewsquash match formula and presenting competitive, starfilled bouts. Taker has been involved in some of the biggest and best matches in wwe history. Top ten greatest wwewwf matches of all time thetoptens. In honor of raws 25th anniversary, here are the 25 greatest episodes in the history of wwes flagship show. Dec 20, 2019 he is the greatest wwe champion of not only the newera, of all time. From uwf to njpw, from the biggest gate in japanese wrestling history to the biggest empty arena match, eggshells goes show by show and blow by blow.
On march 31, 1985, the then wwf held their very first payperview event, wrestleman. Matthews passion for the sport bleeds through these pages and by. What are some of the greatest matches in wwewwf history. Aug 02, 2014 the 10 greatest heroesfaces in wwe history. Relive the excitement with this massive hardcover book, and discover if your favorite. For the past twentyfiveyears the phenom has been the one steady heartbeat, that one consistent thump echoing throughout the wwe universe. The 50 greatest matches in raw history reranked wwe. Wrestlemania has produced numerous classics in the events 34year rich history but which six of them will get a place on this list. Top 15 reasons the undertaker is the greatest wwe superstar. The match between shawn michaels and john cena on the. In 1998, austin won the royal rumble match and punched his ticket to a wwe title match against thenchampion shawn michaels.
The event was held on april 27, 2018 at the king abdullah sports citys king abdullah international stadium in jeddah, saudi arabia. Relive the excitement with this massive hardcover book, and discover if your favorite matches make the cut. Relive the most exciting, electrifying, aweinspiring moments from the history of wrestlemania with wwe wrestlemania. Analyzing the top 25 greatest payperviews in the history of the wwe. Experience the action, struggle, and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in wwe history. The wwe alltime roster in this book has been expanded to unprecedented. This match remains one of the most innovative, creative, and hellacious matches in wwe history. The 10 bloodiest matches in wwe history wrestletalk.
As a lifelong wwe fan i would have liked a few more matches from the early days of wwe before the ppv era. Internet wrestling database records the results of the following lists are automatically updated as more matches are added to the database. He is in his 12th year of being on top as a main event talent. Wwe best hell in a cell moments including kane, the. May 03, 2015 can you name the greatest 50 wwe superstars of all time. Wwe greatest royal rumble was a professional wrestling payperview event and wwe network event promoted by wwe for their raw, smackdown, and 205 live brands. This would have been his first professional wrestling match since his.
Its s biggest list ever, and the definitive guide to the 100 best. Michaelsjericho delievered in every match they have had. Vince mcmahon was quoted saying that the michaelsjericho ladder match was the greatest ladder match that he has ever seen. Aug 22, 2015 this sunday, live from barclays center, john cena and i are going to put on the greatest summerslam match of all time. Jun 14, 2012 the rock and stone cold steve austin have one of the most storied rivalries in wwe history. Indeed, both great and terrible matches can have a profound influence on wwes direction and the choices made in the future about whom to push or how to book in the big picture. Perhaps the biggest testament to that fierce conflict was their wwe iron man match for the wwe title at the showcase of the immortals. Watch the undertaker show respect to shawn michaels after ending his career at wrestlemania 26. David gibb and john corrigan, editorinchief of the wrestling estate. However, things didnt start or end with that match, as iron man matches in wwe have created some of the companys greatest moments.
With this coloring book, you can make your wwe wrestlings greatest of all time lover light up with delight. The highest rating ever given to a match by meltzer was 7 stars, which he awarded to kenny omega vs. This match was the first womens match in history to be voted as the match of the year by the wwe. Top 10 incredible greatest wwe wrestlers of all time. You can be the judge is it the greatest ladder match ever. In honor of the episode of wwe smackdown, i think it is time we take a look at the greatest matches in the history of the blue brand. His most recent match was a win over rusev at greatest royal rumble in april. Im drawn to this one more simply because i was in attendance for the match with sting, and to. Undertaker kicked out of three superkicks, eventually defeating hbk following three tombstones. The living legend bruno sammartino, an alltime wrestling. May 10, 2016 experience the action, struggle, and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in wwe history. Matthews passion for the sport bleeds through these pages and by the end you will feel like you know him. Relive wrestlemanias greatest main event moments 4. Heres 7 all time classic matches off the top of my head which should have easily made the list.
It has also produced several of the most memorable moments in the history of the organization. Most fueds only last a couple of months at the most. I love hbk but he lose his career because of the phenom. Great book listing 100 of the greatest matches in wwe history. The contest, one of punks last great performances in a wwe ring, added to the. Now, in 2017, he is going for his recordtying 16th wwe championship win at the royal rumble on jan. Jul 26, 2016 s ranking of the top 101 wrestlers of all time. Of course, this was made into a storyline, as the invaders from raw and smackdown watched on from one of the highest balconys.
On my favourite ppv of all time, this absolutely brutal match took place. The greatest 50 wwe superstars of all time quiz by danpotato. The popularity generated by hulkamania proved to be more than just a passing fad and took wwe hurtling in to the 90s. Every chapter started with a diary of his every movement that day, hour by hour.
The 100 greatest matches brings together the absolute best, most memorable and stunning matches in wwe history. The 21 most legendary wwe rivalries of all time, ranked. Yes it was the greatest match of all time shawn michaels is the best wwe legendary superstar of all time. All worthy entries, though it is surprising to see content from so far back in wwe s history make. One of the most underrated hell in a cell matches contained six of the biggest wrestlers at the time, and of all time. Though while flairs record is great, it unfortunately will be broken within the next couple of years. On july 23, 1989, flair defeated terry funk at the great american bash, but the. John cena is the greatest wwe superstar of all time. Over the course of 27 minutes, the 2 legends battled back. The event was the first in a series of wwe events held in saudi arabia. Ranking the top 101 wrestlers of all time sports illustrated.
If it comes to accomplishment it is undoubtedly john cena 1 world champion 16 times in less than 15 years. Ranking the 25 greatest matches in wwe wrestlemania history. There, two of the top competitors of all time battled to a stalemate for 60 minutes. The other bout on that list, the shawn michaelsrazor ramon match, was the first great ladder match in united states wrestling history. Wwe the living legend bruno sammartino, one of the greatest icons in the history of professional wrestling, has died at age 82.
Shawn michaels stands as one of the greatest rivalries in wwe history. On october 28, 2018, wwe held their first all womens pay per view wwe evolution, which saw a highly acclaimed last woman standing match between becky lynch and charlotte flair, which lynch won. The 10 most influential matches in wwe history the best. It may not be surpassed, if only because there might never be another undertaker and shawn michaels to come together like they did at wrestlemania xxv. In all, hogan won the wwe championship on six occasions and wrestled in the closing match of eight wrestlemania events. The 50 best matches in wwfwwe history part 2 the good. The rock and stone cold steve austin have one of the most storied rivalries in wwe history. Jan 16, 2017 i also see him as the greatest of all time because of how long he has been on top. From the greatest champions to memorable matches and everything in between, the best. Jan 22, 2018 it should come as little surprise that the best match in the history of monday night raw was between two of the greatest ever wwe superstars. Not just the greatest tlc match of all time, but in my opinion one of the greatest matches of all time, this is simply a classic that will stand. Oct 19, 2017 not just the greatest tlc match of all time, but in my opinion one of the greatest matches of all time, this is simply a classic that will stand the test of time and will be looked at in 50 years.
The 5 greatest summerslam matches of all time by seth rollins. All of those elements will come together to determine the greatest royal rumble match in wwe history. Relive the excitement with this massive hardcover book, and discover if your favorite matches make. The 5 greatest summerslam matches of all time by seth. The top ten greatest wwe superstars of all time 1 undertaker mark william calaway born march 24, 1965, better known by his ring name the undertaker, is an american semiretired professional wrestler currently signed to wwe, where he has worked since 1990, making him the companys longest tenured in ring performer. Wwe 100 greatest matches book experience the struggle, pain and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in wwe history, with a foreword by ricky the dragon steamboat. Best wrestling books best books about pro wrestling. Wwe has been the home of hundreds of wrestlers,who at some time of their wrestling career have pulled off a million dollar match which redefined their career and made them superstars from just mere wrestling stars. The 10 greatest heroesfaces in wwe history thestreet.
The first hell in a cell was praised with huge recepetion, often cited as one of the greatest matches of all time. The match transcended hulkamania and wwe to the greatest heights it had seen at the time. Grappler, memoirs of a masked man does a great job illustrating. Apr 05, 2014 all of these things are why i went with this match as the greatest in wrestlemania history. As a tribute to ecw, wwe allowed heyman to book a one night stand ppv for all the loyal ecw fans. However, things didnt start or end with that match, as iron man matches in wwe have created some of the companys greatest mo. This article considers ten of the most influential matches in wwe history, including five alltime great exhibitions and five abominations. The 10 greatest wrestling matches of all time caveman circus. Wwe wrestlings greatest of all time coloring book by mega.
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