Starting off the top ten with a classic from Wrestlemania 20 which featured Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. While this match displayed the impressive athletic talents of both men, The match seems to have been forgotten when you name the greatest matches of Wrestlemania. Although the match did not have the brutality of a Rock / Austin match, it displayed two of the finest technical wrestlers to have ever graced the wrestling ring, which is why it deserves to make the list. Wrestlemania 28, For the WWE Championship, and the right to be called the "Best in the World".
This epic clash between two of the most charismatic and talented performers of the modern era was not the "Main Event" of the night. It was demoted for a clash between John Cena and The Rock.Although on that night Jericho and Punk did not close the show, they still had the most thrilling match of the night which is nothing to be frowned at. That is why this epic encounter between the best and the best makes the list at number nine.
Ooooh Yea vs The intensity of the Warrior!......Ultimate Warrior vs Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 7 makes the list at number eight because of the heart and passion and pure on the edge of your seat excitement that both men delivered in this emotional clash. With both Warrior and Savage leaving the building as face's, it truly was a special moment after a truly spectacular battle of bright colours and huge personality's colliding.
At Number seven, The Match that was believed to be the end of the Undertakers undefeated Wrestlemania streak, The heart break kid, Shawn Michaels, led us all to believe that he had it in him to beat and conquer the streak. The constant unpredictability and countless near falls makes this a must see match for any wrestling fan. The Undertaker and Shawn put everything into this clash, and it payed off by being recognised as the greatest match of both mens wrestlemania careers, and making match of the year to top it all off. Thats why this match must make the top 10.
What could possibly could follow Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle for the WWE championship at Wrestlemania 20? A three way dance between Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chris Benoit could, and it did it in splendour. Michael's and Benoit's styles mixed beautifully well together to create the masterpiece of wrestlemania 20. But truth be told, even Triple H's lack of technical offence couldn't let the match down as Michaels and Benoit on their own made it the instant classic that it is. For that is why its made the list at number six.
The Macho Man and The Dragon, George Steele and Miss Elizabeth were all part of one of the greatest matches of all time. Randy Savage vs Ricky Steamboat has to be the most memorable match not only in terms of wrestling, but it was a match that brought importance to the intercontinental heavyweight championship. The booking of this contest was a simple one, but simple proves to be the best as this match has proven. That's why it deserves its place here on the top 10 at number five.
If your looking for a Wrestling match with the total package, look no further than Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania 17. Two of the greatest technicians square off in an unbelievable match that has fantastic mat wrestling and pure tension that makes the match all the more exciting. Even the cheating end couldn't deny this match its title of one of the greatest of all time. That's why this match deserves to make the list in such a high spot of number four.
What better wrestling feud could be as entertaining than a young lion taking his career to the next level by fighting with the mature lion at the big stage of wrestlemania 19. HBK and Y2J knocked the ball out of the park with this classic personal encounter, that saw Jericho wanting to prove that he was better than his childhood hero Shawn Michaels, Michaels had returned from a potential career and even life threatening injury to his spine during his last run with the company in 90's. The two had so much chemistry together that the match seemed to feel like poetry in motion. Which is why this encounter makes the list at number three.
The Joint number one position is held by two deserving matches. And this match featured two brothers at war at wrestlemania 10. The two brothers made a masterpiece at wrestlemania and it was incredible, the tension of who's the better brother was done so perfectly that you could really feel the hatred for one another and that combined with the emotions of two brothers fighting. The wrestling ability of both Bret and Owen together equals to one of the greatest matches of wrestlemania and wrestling history.
60 Minutes of Pure Wrestling extravaganza, featuring The Heart break kid and The Hitman. Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart pushed the boundary's of wrestling by going the full hour and overtime ontop of that. Could there ever be a match that has or even beats this unbelievable feat of accomplishment, chances are not good as this truly was a spectacle on a grand scale of its own. Due to the Success of this match, its hard to think that any match could live up to the legacy that this one match did alone so that's why its going to be a joint number with Bret Vs Owen.
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