Greatest wrestling matches of all time

This is my entry for the Greatest Matches Ever project. A bi-annual vote for the greatest matches ever, plus they do fun other votes in the off years. The ballot is due

Modern professional wrestling history can be whittled down to 50 matches. Fifty moments that combine to tell quite an entertaining story. Sure, not all of these matches are five-star classics, but each one has a place on the road to professional wrestling's present, a road that is paved with booms, busts, fantastic highs and epic lows. Along the way, there were matches that served to create an entire era, while others were instrumental in beginning a steady decline toward irrelevancy. Then there were those that were influential in popularizing a certain style of wrestling or a particular match type.

Greatest wrestling matches of all time

Our ranking differs from the PWI because we use math. Well, at least we try to. Just as we did before, we all submitted our own list of the top matches of all time, and each ranking represents points. Here are CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe, October 16, The second installment of their legendary trilogy. Two of the best of their generation, they spent an hour trying to outwit one another. Even though we all wanted a winner, the action left us satisfied and breathless. Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada, Dominion The rematch of their Wrestle Kingdom main event had the wrestling world buzzing. Everyone thought it was time for Omega to get the win. Okada took the first fall and Omega took the second, creating suspense over whose hand would be raised at the end. It was all action, somehow improving upon their first encounter, hard to believe.

All six men had beef with the others, so commissioner Mick Foley decided to throw them into Hell in a Cell. Thu, Mar 30th

Professional wrestling has a long and extensive history of all time classic matches, and many of those have gained an impassioned following over the years. Whether it be the likes of WWE where matches are the most accessible or on occasion elsewhere across the wrestling world, there are some matches which fans return to more than others. There are a variety of reasons why fans come back to certain matches, with some of that coming down to sheer match quality, nostalgia, or even just one specific moment in the match which draws people back time and time again. Different fans will have different experiences, but these matches in particular will likely surpass all the rest in terms of those that have been re-watched the most. This will also look at different statistics from the matches in question, such as ratings from Cagematch.

Throughout history, professional wrestling fans around the world have witnessed countless extraordinary and unforgettable matches. But there are certain matches where the words 'extraordinary' or 'unforgettable' fall short to describe them, in fact it is difficult to find an adequate adjective, as those bouts were rather perfect, true masterpieces. According to Cagematch. Without further ado, here are the 10 best wrestling matches of all time, according to Cagematch. On August 13, , at NJPW G1 Climax 26 Kenny Omega faced off against Tetsuya Naito in a match that was undoubtedly very promising, but no one thought it would be one of the best wrestling matches of all time. Both Omega and Naito gave a masterclass in selling and offense in their minute back and forth battle. The bout was extremely exciting, there were several outstanding spots that were executed to perfection.

Greatest wrestling matches of all time

Rankings of the best anything are always tricky, definitely subjective, and absolutely a lot of fun. Consider lists of the best movie or TV series. Yes, there are a ton of each over the years. But in any given year, there are maybe dozens of movies to consider, and great TV shows tend to last for several years, even in the modern streaming age. WWE goes nonstop every tear, putting matches on Raw and SmackDown weekly and holding bigger premium live event cards monthly.

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Sun, Apr 2nd What: Hell in a Cell match. What made TLC II so excellent is it is a painstakingly — and let's be honest, painful — assembly of jaw-dropping moments that coalesce into a single story. Sun, Jun 26th Undertaker had a bloodied Michaels beaten until the lights went black, chilling organ music began, and out of the flames emerged Undertaker's long-lost brother, Kane. Not because the guys were doing "movez" or no-selling high spots, but because they told a story. Sun, Jun 3rd Wrestling Dontaku Night 2. Matt Riddle , Pete Dunne. West Coast Pro 93 Til Infinity. Then there were those that were influential in popularizing a certain style of wrestling or a particular match type.

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Michaels and Ramon revolutionized this stipulation, masterfully utilizing the ladder and making it the main attraction in this showcase. Retrieved February 16, He wasn't napping in the corner either looking at you, Roman Reigns , but carried the match. G1 Climax 30 Night Bret Hart vs. Ric Flair vs. The Wyatt Family at Elimination Chamber over delivered even the wildest expectations. Despite several heart-stopping near-falls, Undertaker's streak continued. Sheamus - WrestleMania But while the reign was short, the match stands the test of time. Mankind at King of the Ring are out.