- To qualify for this list the move must be a finisher, simple enough.
1. Sweet Chin Music
HBK takes the double he's my fave wrestler and used my fave finisher. A couple notables are Vs. Shelton Benjamin and on Benoit at WM XX.
2. Macho Mans Big Elbow
Not much beats seeing a graceful Macho Man Elbow Drop, except for Sweet Chin Music obviously, many people have used elbow drops in some form or fashion but Machos is my fave.
3. Crippler Crossface
Chris Benoit always made this look intense, easily my fave Submission finisher.
4. Tombstone Piledriver
Simple yet effective, ala Big Elbow many people have used Piledriver as a finisher but Takers Tombstone is my fave. I have seperated Canadian Destroyer from the piledriver pack due to the way it is done.
5. Shooting Star Press
Was unsure what to place higher between this and the Frogsplash but the difficulty included in the SSP gives it the nod. I'll give Marc Meros the nod as the best simply as his had a name 'marvelocity'
6. Frogsplash
The discussion of best Frogsplash begins and ends with Art Barrs. Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam are other notable uses of some sort of Frogsplash.
7. Canadian Destroyer
Done by Petey Williams of TNA fame. If you haven't seen it it's basically a piledriver done by with a sunset flip style motion.
8. Gringo/Cop Killa
Done most notably by Homicide, I think Gregory Helms used it a some point in his career.
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Monday, 17 June 2013
Title Matches
- Originally I planned to seperate the belts but I cant be bothered thinkin' that much so every belt is eligible for this list.
1. WrestleMania 3 - Intercontinental Belt -Macho Man Vs. Ricky Steamboat
The best WWF match of the 80s, you've probably seen it but if not then shame on you. Also I think every fan needs to watch WrestleMania 3 at least once.
2. Starrcade 1988 - NWA Title - Ric Flair (c) Vs. Lex Luger
If you dont like longer, psychology based matches then you wont like this, or the NWA in general really. People do think Lex should've gone over but I like Ric so I dont mind.
3. NWA Title - Ric Flair (c) Vs. Barry Windham
This is from 1987, I think and may of been a TV match. It's on Ric Flairs Ultimate DVD.
4. Royal Rumble 1992 - WWF Title - 1992 Royal Rumble
Simply put this is the best Royal Rumble match ever, also the only one to be contested for the WWF Championship. Naitch went from 3 to win it, so came close to actually outlasting 29 other people as WWE say for every Rumble winner, Ted Dibiase was eliminated pre Flairs entrance.
5. WrestleMania 20 - World HeavyWeight Title - HHH (c) vs. Shawn Michaels Vs. Chris Benoit
The best triple threat match i've ever seen. Surprised HHH did the job, not sure why HBK was thrown in there though, did WWE not trust HHH/Benoit to do PPV business? and the post match stuff with Benoit and Eddy Guerrero is tear enducing.
6. SummerSlam 1991 - Intercontinental Title - Mr. Perfect (c) Vs. Bret Hart
This match is all the more impressive due to the deteriation of Hennings back, he must've fought through a hell of a lot of pain to do this match, if I had a hat i'd tip it in respect.
7. Royal Rumble 2003 - WWE Title - Kurt Angle (c) vs. Chris Benoit
8. Royal Rumble 2000 - WWF Title - Street Fight - Triple-H (c) Vs. Cactus Jack
My fave match, for sentimental reasons though it is awesome in it's own right. When Cactus kicked out of the Pedigree I was really hoping he'd go onto win but alas he got Pedigreed on thumb tacks.
9. Halloween Havoc 1997 - WCW CruiserWeight Title - Eddy Guerrero (c) Vs. Rey Mysterio, jr.
Rey aint never hit his somersault DDT as good as he did here, his mask was on the line here aswell. I may prefer HBK/Taker HIAC from Oct 97 from a drama, psychology standpoint but from a wrerstling stand point this is the better match. (HIAC was non title, I was just comparing them as they're from Oct 97)
10. IYH 22: Over The Edge - WWF Title - Stone Cold (c) vs. Dude Love
Much better than their match from the previous month. Pat Pattersons intros made me laugh. When I think of more title matches this may drop out of the list, so savour it while you can Stone Cold fans.
1. WrestleMania 3 - Intercontinental Belt -Macho Man Vs. Ricky Steamboat
The best WWF match of the 80s, you've probably seen it but if not then shame on you. Also I think every fan needs to watch WrestleMania 3 at least once.
If you dont like longer, psychology based matches then you wont like this, or the NWA in general really. People do think Lex should've gone over but I like Ric so I dont mind.
3. NWA Title - Ric Flair (c) Vs. Barry Windham
This is from 1987, I think and may of been a TV match. It's on Ric Flairs Ultimate DVD.
4. Royal Rumble 1992 - WWF Title - 1992 Royal Rumble
Simply put this is the best Royal Rumble match ever, also the only one to be contested for the WWF Championship. Naitch went from 3 to win it, so came close to actually outlasting 29 other people as WWE say for every Rumble winner, Ted Dibiase was eliminated pre Flairs entrance.
5. WrestleMania 20 - World HeavyWeight Title - HHH (c) vs. Shawn Michaels Vs. Chris Benoit
The best triple threat match i've ever seen. Surprised HHH did the job, not sure why HBK was thrown in there though, did WWE not trust HHH/Benoit to do PPV business? and the post match stuff with Benoit and Eddy Guerrero is tear enducing.
6. SummerSlam 1991 - Intercontinental Title - Mr. Perfect (c) Vs. Bret Hart
This match is all the more impressive due to the deteriation of Hennings back, he must've fought through a hell of a lot of pain to do this match, if I had a hat i'd tip it in respect.
7. Royal Rumble 2003 - WWE Title - Kurt Angle (c) vs. Chris Benoit
8. Royal Rumble 2000 - WWF Title - Street Fight - Triple-H (c) Vs. Cactus Jack
My fave match, for sentimental reasons though it is awesome in it's own right. When Cactus kicked out of the Pedigree I was really hoping he'd go onto win but alas he got Pedigreed on thumb tacks.
9. Halloween Havoc 1997 - WCW CruiserWeight Title - Eddy Guerrero (c) Vs. Rey Mysterio, jr.
Rey aint never hit his somersault DDT as good as he did here, his mask was on the line here aswell. I may prefer HBK/Taker HIAC from Oct 97 from a drama, psychology standpoint but from a wrerstling stand point this is the better match. (HIAC was non title, I was just comparing them as they're from Oct 97)
10. IYH 22: Over The Edge - WWF Title - Stone Cold (c) vs. Dude Love
Much better than their match from the previous month. Pat Pattersons intros made me laugh. When I think of more title matches this may drop out of the list, so savour it while you can Stone Cold fans.
WrestleMania Non-Title Matches
- The list will have 10 matches but it may not nessecarily be an order.
1. WrestleMania 7 - 'Macho King' Randy Savage Vs. Ultimate Warrior
This was a retirement match, Warrior won via 3 Shoulderblocks. The post match reunion with Liz and Savage is one of the reasons I love wrestling. Full match review here - http://clarkramonesnonppvs.blogspot.com/2013/06/macho-madness-disc-2.html
2. WrestleMania 26 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Undertaker
The second retirement match on my list, well it is slightly different to Savage/Warrior in that only HBKs career is on the line. I give this the nod over WM 25 match as not only is it HBKs last match but also 25 had the Taker landing on his head thing. I cant post a link to a review here as I haven't typed it into cyber space yet but here's the match itself - http://youtu.be/uZ6Gz1IgQlY
3. WrestleMania 21 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Kurt Angle
Great match, which Angle wins via Submission, nothing else to say. Match - http://youtu.be/t4G6xs3q8Xk
4. WrestleMania 17 - Chris Benoit Vs. Kurt Angle
The only issue I have with this match is the cheap ending, but it's only a slight irritation. These two together was always going to be a chance of a classic. Ala HBK/Taker my review is done but not in cyber space, i'll try find the match on YouTube. http://youtu.be/6hW4_mqyhpA
5. WrestleMania 25 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Undertaker
Not as good as WM 26 but still great, how Taker didn't break his neck is beyond me, also HBKs entrance is fantastic. Full match review here - http://wwe-jan-may.blogspot.com/2012/10/wrestlemania-25.html Match - http://youtu.be/N2bk4D0cWls
6. WrestleMania 24 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Ric Flair
Another retirement match as if Flair lost he had to retire, he did lose and he didn't retire, well technically he retired from WWE. 'Sorry, I love you' sums this up. Match - http://youtu.be/AyVqG7vnV1Q
7. WrestleMania X - Owen Hart Vs. Bret Hart
Brother Vs. Brother. Bret had a WWF Title match later in the evening Vs. Yokozuna, smart booking here though as Owen won this match and then when Bret won the WWF Title later Owen was a ready made challenger. Match - http://youtu.be/kCuS8cAA8UQ
8. WrestleMania 13 - Bret Hart Vs. Stone Cold
Submissions match, though nobody actually quits. This is remembered for the double turn as Bret became the loved in Canada/hated in US guy soon after and fans loved Stone Cold the rebel face. Match ends with Stone Cold passing out to SharpShooter, his willingness to not quit and the picture of him in pain with blood pouring down his face are memorable for me from this. Match - http://youtu.be/ObbB7L5RCH8
1. WrestleMania 7 - 'Macho King' Randy Savage Vs. Ultimate Warrior
This was a retirement match, Warrior won via 3 Shoulderblocks. The post match reunion with Liz and Savage is one of the reasons I love wrestling. Full match review here - http://clarkramonesnonppvs.blogspot.com/2013/06/macho-madness-disc-2.html
2. WrestleMania 26 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Undertaker
The second retirement match on my list, well it is slightly different to Savage/Warrior in that only HBKs career is on the line. I give this the nod over WM 25 match as not only is it HBKs last match but also 25 had the Taker landing on his head thing. I cant post a link to a review here as I haven't typed it into cyber space yet but here's the match itself - http://youtu.be/uZ6Gz1IgQlY
3. WrestleMania 21 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Kurt Angle
Great match, which Angle wins via Submission, nothing else to say. Match - http://youtu.be/t4G6xs3q8Xk
The only issue I have with this match is the cheap ending, but it's only a slight irritation. These two together was always going to be a chance of a classic. Ala HBK/Taker my review is done but not in cyber space, i'll try find the match on YouTube. http://youtu.be/6hW4_mqyhpA
5. WrestleMania 25 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Undertaker
Not as good as WM 26 but still great, how Taker didn't break his neck is beyond me, also HBKs entrance is fantastic. Full match review here - http://wwe-jan-may.blogspot.com/2012/10/wrestlemania-25.html Match - http://youtu.be/N2bk4D0cWls
6. WrestleMania 24 - Shawn Michaels Vs. Ric Flair
Another retirement match as if Flair lost he had to retire, he did lose and he didn't retire, well technically he retired from WWE. 'Sorry, I love you' sums this up. Match - http://youtu.be/AyVqG7vnV1Q
7. WrestleMania X - Owen Hart Vs. Bret Hart
Brother Vs. Brother. Bret had a WWF Title match later in the evening Vs. Yokozuna, smart booking here though as Owen won this match and then when Bret won the WWF Title later Owen was a ready made challenger. Match - http://youtu.be/kCuS8cAA8UQ
8. WrestleMania 13 - Bret Hart Vs. Stone Cold
Submissions match, though nobody actually quits. This is remembered for the double turn as Bret became the loved in Canada/hated in US guy soon after and fans loved Stone Cold the rebel face. Match ends with Stone Cold passing out to SharpShooter, his willingness to not quit and the picture of him in pain with blood pouring down his face are memorable for me from this. Match - http://youtu.be/ObbB7L5RCH8
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