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WWE: 100 GREATEST MATCHES PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Dean Miller | 208 pages | 10 May 2016 | DK Publishing | 9781465451583 | English | United States WWE: 100 Greatest Matches PDF Book This wasn't Taker's first time winning at WrestleMania, but it was the night when it became clear it would be a long time before he would lose. Who doesn't love a good Battle Royal? The Undertaker throwing Mankind from the top of the cage at King of the Ring might be the most famous moment in wrestling history. Cactus Jack had a global reputation as a hardcore performer. Angle, Batista vs. Mick Foley and Edge go way back. One had the flash and showmanship, the other was pure grit and desire. They weren't enemies at the time. Big events like this make people nostalgic. Could David slay Goliath? If you followed Jericho's career, you knew he wasn't lying. That was the question on the minds of many in the WWE Universe throughout the winter of Angle was so moved after the match that he broke character and hugged Lesnar. While it doesn't match up to his bouts against Shawn Michaels and Triple H, Undertaker and Henry did a good job playing to each other's strengths. 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. Big Show on WrestleMania Edge was at his best as a heel during this time, and The Undertaker had already reached legendary status. Everything he did drew a roar. Shawn Michaels is known as Mr. Is it them fighting all over the arena? The Rock vs. But I had just started to like Shawn and root for the bad guys. Their performance was heavily overshadowed by Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart's Ironman Match, but they still managed to put on a great show for the fans. After nearly a yearlong build, the two finally faced each other at WrestleMania All he wanted to do was beat the man who ended his friend's career. It should have been a mess. The moment when Edge Speared Jeff Hardy out of the air while he was hanging by the title belts has been shown almost as many times as Hogan slamming Andre. I can't all of a sudden become a great amateur wrestler, but I can be the underdog Shawn Michaels. Hart and McMahon buried the hatchet and decided to work together to give the fans something they had wanted to see for many years. With Roddy Piper as the special guest referee, Backlund and Hart put on a match that rivaled anything else on the card. This wasn't a spectacle by any means, but it's a bout important to the history of The Undertaker. But the duo decided instead to give a slightly slower paced, New Japan-style contest with quality storytelling. The Rock and Steve Austin had many great battles over the years, and it all started with their first big main event at WrestleMania Tempted by a perfect and easy opportunity to cheat his way to victory, Zayn instead stayed the righteous course. The turning point came when Bret tweaked his knee on a pescado. Orton has come a long way in the 10 years since this match, but at the time, he was too young and cocky to take out The Dead Man. How any of these guys got up from a single fall is beyond me. We looked at each other, smiled and just took it in. Ric Flair Chi-Town Rumble. He never dies. A large percentage of WWE fans weren't even alive when it happened, but everyone should take some time to check it out. It might give you a new appreciation for all three men after seeing the kind of performance they gave us that night. Between the fourth and fifth Ankle Lock attempts, Guerrero untied his boot under the pretense he was tending to his limb. It took years for me to get over his rivalry with Bret Hart. That didn't stop the Cenation leader from pulling off one of the most remarkable upsets of his career, as he somehow found a way to batter Edge's resolve in spite of a hostile crowd that loudly chanted "Cena sucks! WWE: 100 Greatest Matches Writer Triple H and Owen Hart were constant rivals when DX was first getting off the ground, and their match at WrestleMania 14 was their greatest chapter. With Roddy Piper as the special guest referee, Backlund and Hart put on a match that rivaled anything else on the card. On a night filled with big marquee matches, Guerrero and Mysterio managed to outshine just about everyone. 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. Stu Hart trained all his sons to be wrestlers, but Bret and Owen were the ones who seemed to have the best grasp of what it truly took to be great. For Mr. Sheree Tallungan rated it it was amazing Jul 17, When Mysterio leapt from the apron to the top rope, moonsaulted and caught Guerrero with a DDT on the way down, it was because he had to. McMahon with the title in hand. Chris Jericho, Edge, Chris Benoit, Shelton Benjamin, Kane and Christian destroyed all expectations and delivered one of the best performances of the night. Given the match stipulations, Austin and The Rock used everything they could at their disposal — from T-shirts to steel chairs — to gain the upper hand. Photos: When Superstars drastically changed their looks. At WrestleMania 4, a trophy was going to be presented to the winner of a man Battle Royal. But if you're looking for sports-entertainment nirvana, you'll never get closer than this. Flair made him look just like that at Starrcade Piper went into it as a heel, but he emerged a hero. But none were better than their Clash of the Champions showdown that turned Sting into a star. Hogan helped build WWE into the powerhouse it is today, but McMahon was the real brains behind the operation. They brought chairs and tables into the mix and took risks no normal person would even consider. The endgame — five Savage elbow drops failing, then three huge shoulder blocks from Warrior to set up the pin — was ahead of its time. Cesaro didn't get the boost we all hoped he would from winning, but this is a moment that will definitely be on his highlight reel when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 20 years. It may not stand out to some, but just the fact that Batista was able to powerbomb someone of Umaga's size was impressive enough to get this match on the list, even if it is toward the bottom. His Ladder Match with Razor Ramon was unlike anything that had ever happened at WrestleMania, and it propelled both men to new heights—literally and figuratively. This bout was overshadowed by Undertaker vs. But adding another classic to their resume never hurts. In many ways, Shawn Michaels was the perfect wrestler. Subscribe and watch all matches right now. Of all the dramatic moments in the greatest WrestleMania match of all-time — and there are plenty — none reached the visceral rush of watching The Deadman fly headfirst over the top rope and land directly on his skull on the outside of the ring. The crowd ate it up in what may be the greatest WCW match in history. Angle had been ducking Benoit, his former partner, for a while, leading to this match, which delivered on the hype. Flair is the realistic playboy, while Undertaker is the unrealistic demon. Sometimes it's more important for something to be memorable than good, and this was definitely one of those times. Get your copy on WWEShop. The bout was split up into two falls, with the first being for the IC title and the second being for the European Championship. RVD hasn't been booked as a top star since then, but he earned his place in the annals of history by putting on great performances like this one. Ric Flair sure was a bad guy. It was the epitome of what a main event should be. Thanks to some help from his family, he was able to best the chairman and get one last big win to cap off his incredible career. Candice Tinnon rated it it was amazing Oct 11, At some point, that had happened to me. Perry was the star of the match with his big personality and obvious appreciation for the importance of this bout to the success of the event. 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. Sledgehammers, tables and chairs all found their way into the bout at some point, brutally wearing down both men. WWE: 100 Greatest Matches Reviews But the Dragon would slam the door in emphatic fashion. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka was a big name at the time, which made him the perfect person to put over a man who would be instrumental to WWE's success in the coming years. One moment they were cheering for The Rock, the next they were screaming Hogan's name. The turning point came when Bret tweaked his knee on a pescado.