What is your favorite match of all time? [Archive]

YoungFlyFlashy

02-22-2011, 05:52 PM

You watch an hour long match once a month? With no fast forwarding at all?

Sure do:y:

IMO it is a classic, and still a measuring stick to what wrestling is all about. Watching a hour long match is no different than someone re-watching their favorite tv show on dvd, favorite movie, etc. etc. So I don't see what your trying to pick at honestly.

Razzamajazz

02-22-2011, 05:57 PM

nick patrick vs earl hebner

YoungFlyFlashy

02-22-2011, 05:58 PM

nick patrick vs earl hebner

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DLVH84

02-22-2011, 05:59 PM

I would say the WarGames Match between Sting's Squadron and The Dangerous Alliance at WrestleWar '92.

Supreme Olajuwon

02-22-2011, 06:00 PM

Sure do:y:

IMO it is a classic, and still a measuring stick to what wrestling is all about. Watching a hour long match is no different than someone re-watching their favorite tv show on dvd, favorite movie, etc. etc. So I don't see what your trying to pick at honestly.

I'm not picking at anything. Just a question. Chill.

Mr. Pierre

02-22-2011, 06:00 PM

Taker/HBK (either HIAC, WM25 or WM26)

YoungFlyFlashy

02-22-2011, 06:01 PM

I would say the WarGames Match between Sting's Squadron and The Dangerous Alliance at WrestleWar '92.

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YoungFlyFlashy

02-22-2011, 06:05 PM

Taker/HBK (either HIAC, WM25 or WM26)

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Lara Emily

02-22-2011, 06:29 PM

Benoit vs Jericho Super J Cup 1994

Nicky Fives

02-22-2011, 06:30 PM

Bret/HBK Iron Man Match
Bret/Owen Wrestlemania 10
Benoit/HBK/HHH at Wrestlemania 20

DLVH84

02-22-2011, 06:42 PM

Benoit vs Jericho Super J Cup 1994

Actually, that was from the 1995 Super J Cup. Jericho was never in the 1994 tournament.

morgest1984

02-22-2011, 07:01 PM

The First Hell In a Cell or Austin Vs Bret WM 13

Seth82

02-22-2011, 07:12 PM

Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat - from NWA WrestleWar 1989

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Rollermacka

02-22-2011, 07:12 PM

YYYAAAAAPPPPAAAAAPPPPPIIIII!!!!!!

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MoFo

02-22-2011, 07:23 PM

The Rock v Mankind v Ken Shamrock - Breakdown IYH 98

I watched it once but its still my fave match. Why would you watch a match weekly or monthly?

jskinnyg

02-22-2011, 07:49 PM

Rey Mysterio Vs. Eddie Guerrero @ Halloween Havoc 96 or 97 I think... The one where Rey looked like a lil gay purple leprechaun... Badass Match!

jskinnyg

02-22-2011, 07:49 PM

Or KOTR 98' with Angle Vs. Shane O' Mac... Awesome...

Lara Emily

02-22-2011, 08:08 PM

Actually, that was from the 1995 Super J Cup. Jericho was never in the 1994 tournament.

fuck you're right lol, I always blend 94 and 95 together since Benoit won Super J Cup 1994.

So I'll restate then Benoit/Jericho Super J Cup 1995

Ol Dirty Dastard

02-22-2011, 08:12 PM

Or KOTR 98' with Angle Vs. Shane O' Mac... Awesome...

Pretty sure it was KOTR 2001

seapig4

02-22-2011, 08:13 PM

Bret Vs Austin WM13
Bret Vs Bulldog SSlam
HBK Vs Taker HIAC

CSL

02-22-2011, 08:15 PM

Mine would have to be WrestleMania 12, Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart, Iron Man Match. I watch this match atleast once a month, it never gets old to me.

lol that has to be an overstatement

Awesome Dong

02-22-2011, 08:16 PM

Owen Hart Vs. Bret Hart SummerSlam '94 Steel Cage Match

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Fox

02-22-2011, 08:46 PM

This is a really hard call, but I'd probably say Chris Jericho VS Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIX. Amazing match, perfect length and even though I felt Jericho should've won, the finish made both men look amazing. Also, the low blow at the end is classic Jericho.

Honorable Mentions:
- Kurt Angle vs Chris Benoit - Royal Rumble 2003
- The Rock vs Stone Cold - WrestleMania X-7
- Cactus Jack vs Randy Orton - Backlash 2004
- Diamond Dallas Page vs Raven vs Chris Benoit - Uncensored 1998

jasean21

02-22-2011, 09:49 PM

The RVD vs Jerry Lynn matches from theECWPPV's

RVD vs Jeff Hardy at Invasion

Taz vs Sabu (when Taz broke Sabu's Neck)

Austin Vs Owen (for the IC strap {Owen broke his neck})

Dean Malenko vs Chris Benoit on Nitro (cant remember the year im thinking 1997)

Jordan

02-22-2011, 10:01 PM

This is such a hard question... I really don't have a favorite match but the only thing coming to mind that works for me is Diesel vs Shawn Michaels In Your House Good Friends Better Enemies.

Jordan

02-22-2011, 10:03 PM

YoungFlyFlashy

02-22-2011, 10:05 PM

This is such a hard question... I really don't have a favorite match but the only thing coming to mind that works for me is Diesel vs Shawn Michaels In Your House Good Friends Better Enemies.

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Jordan

02-22-2011, 10:07 PM

For me it's really a bunch of Michaels matches. I also wanna say HBK/Bulldog from IYH Beware of Dog and King of The Ring 96, Hell in a Cell with Taker and WM 25, Mind Games with Mankind, Summerslam with Triple H, a lot of the Jericho matches, Angle at WM, too man to mention honestly and they are too hard to rate. I just have certain preferences to some, like Diesel.

El Fangel

02-22-2011, 10:08 PM

Benoit vs HBK vs HHH

Leadup and match and finish were all perfect.

BollywoodSingh

02-22-2011, 10:27 PM

Bret Hart vs. Austin at WM13.

Executioner

02-22-2011, 10:31 PM

jasean21

02-22-2011, 10:32 PM

Loose Cannon

02-22-2011, 10:34 PM

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The Show Off

02-22-2011, 10:40 PM

Brock Lesnar [c] v. Eddie Guerrero (for the WWE Heavyweight Championship, WWE No Way Out 2004)

I love the whole underdog story of Eddie Guerrero. Even the Goldberg interference in the match couldn't take away from how good it was. They had Goldberg interfere but that wasn't how Eddie won, Eddie won by cheating his way to victory. It was classic Eddie and it was Brock Lesnar at his monsterous best. Him shouting "Die Eddie Die" as Eddie simply wouldn't stay down. It was so good. I guess I can't truely explain why I love it so much. I love Eddie Guerrero but he's not one of my all time favorites. Same goes for Brock. But something about that match always gets me feeling like that is the best wresting would get...

And here's to round out my top 10.

2. Bret Hart [c] v. Owen Hart (Cage Match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, WWF Summer Slam 1994)

3. AJ Styles [c] v. Christopher Daniels (30 Minute Iron Man Match for the TNA X Division Championship, TNA Against All Odds 2005)

4. Ricky Steamboat [c] v. Ric Flair (Best Two Out of Three Falls for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, NWA Clash of the Champions VI – “Ragin’ Cajun”)

5. The Undertaker [c] v. Bret Hart (with Special Referee: Shawn Michaels for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, WWF Summer Slam 1997 – “Hart and Soul”)

6. Bryan Danielson [c] v. KENTA (for the ROH World Championship, ROH Glory by Honor V – Night 2)

7. Chris Benoit [c] v. Shawn Michaels v. Triple H (Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Backlash 2004)

8. The Embassy v. Generation Next (Steel Cage Warfare, ROH Steel Cage Warfare)

9. Brock Lesnar [c] v. The Undertaker (Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Heavyweight Championship, WWE No Mercy 2002)

10. Ric Flair [c] v. Sting (for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, NWA Clash of the Champions I)

jasean21

02-22-2011, 10:52 PM

Sting vs Hogan at Starrcade 1998 Best setup EVER!!!!

The Gold Standard

02-22-2011, 11:01 PM

I can't pick just one. There are too many that I can always watch.

St. Jimmy

02-22-2011, 11:02 PM

Taker/HBK: Hell in the Cell. Badd Blood 1997.

Brigstocke

02-22-2011, 11:22 PM

The Rock v Mankind v Ken Shamrock - Breakdown IYH 98

I watched it once but its still my fave match. Why would you watch a match weekly or monthly?

Cage match right? It was awesome. Three way abdominal stretch spot looked good and Foley made a Jimmy Snuka style jump from the top of the cage.

Gertner

02-22-2011, 11:32 PM

Shinzaki and Hayabusa vs RVD/Sabu.

I could never vote for a match over 20 minutes. Waaaaaaay too long to be interesting.

BigCrippyZ

02-22-2011, 11:51 PM

Really difficult to pick just one match so I'll list several of my favorites...

HBK vs Mankind @ IYH: Mind Games

The Rock vs Austin @ Mania 17

Cactus Jack vs HHH @ Rumble 2000

Austin vs Bret Hart @ Mania 13

The Rock vs HHH Backlash 2000

Mankind vs Taker HIAC @ KOTR 98

HBK vs Taker HIAC @ Bad Blood 97

Rammsteinmad

02-23-2011, 06:30 AM

Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H at Wrestlemania 20.

Everything about this match was absolutely perfect, and I'm so happy I was able to witness it all. The hype, the match itself, the after-match celebration, everything was spot-on.

RiX1024

02-23-2011, 08:00 AM

Bret Hart vs Bulldog - Summerslam 1992

Team Sheep

02-23-2011, 08:10 AM

Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels - Wrestlemania 21.

dingdongyo

02-23-2011, 12:23 PM

i've always liked this one. it was really fun.

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Rollermacka

04-05-2011, 12:37 AM

I'm bumping this thread back up after watching Tough Enough and hearing that one girl say her favorite match was "Alica Fox vs Melina" :roll: Are there any new matches/ post you'd like to add? For me lookin at it again I have to add as my favorites...

Goldberg Vs Hogan on Nitro (could have been one of the biggest of all time if booked more than a week in advance)

Sting Vs Jeff Jarrett Bound for Glory 2006- This is probibly a match that not many people have seen but both guys looked amazing

Ric Flair vs Undertaker Wrestlemania 18

Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Wrestlemania 13

Aguakate

04-05-2011, 12:41 AM

I have quite a few favorite matches, but off the top of my head:

Diesel vs Bret Hart (Survivor Series 1995)

Diesel vs HBK (In Your House April 1996)

Bret Hart vs Steve Austin (WrestleMania 13)

Bret Hart vs British Bulldog (In Your House December 1995)

...just a couple.

SlickyTrickyDamon

04-05-2011, 02:15 AM

Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels - Wrestlemania 21.

This or Melina vs. Alicia Fox. Gotta love a match for the undefined champions of divas.

Rock Bottom

04-05-2011, 04:31 AM

Rock Bottom

04-05-2011, 04:32 AM

Seriously though, I'd have to say the first Michaels/Taker. Followed by Michaels/Taker 2. The psychology is what does a match for me.

Close behind that is any of Austin's later matches. Brass set of balls that Austin. Dude goes to the ER nearly having a heart attack and competes in Wrestlemania the same day.

wweuk

04-05-2011, 08:26 AM

shawn michaels v undertaker - wrestlemania 25

Jimmy Cones

04-05-2011, 08:52 AM

NormanSmiley

04-05-2011, 12:54 PM

savage steamboat is still my fave

MoFo

04-05-2011, 12:58 PM

Ric Flair vs Undertaker Wrestlemania 18

I know, opinions and all, but wat do you like about this dude?

Apart from the Arn Anderson spinebuster, this match was the drizzling shits of Flairs career. He blew up after like 5 seconds. Taker might as well have been working with a 220lbs sandbag.

Rollermacka

04-05-2011, 01:49 PM

I know, opinions and all, but wat do you like about this dude?

Apart from the Arn Anderson spinebuster, this match was the drizzling shits of Flairs career. He blew up after like 5 seconds. Taker might as well have been working with a 220lbs sandbag.

Well, I like it because it pretty much was just the two of them beating the crap out of each other for like 10 minutes. It wasnt a "technical" match like Flair vs Steamboat they were hitting each other with whatever wasnt nailed down, they both were bleeding, and yes the Arn Anderson Spinebuster was an awesome suprise

Rammsteinmad

04-05-2011, 01:55 PM

Yeah I liked that Flair/Undertaker match. It wouldn't even register on my radar if I was doing any kind of 'greatest whatever' lists, but it was a pretty entertaining match.

But my pick is still the Triple H/Chris Benoit/Shawn Michaels triple threat match. I don't think anything will EVER top that.

Blue Demon

04-05-2011, 02:32 PM

Bret Hart Vs. British Bulldog from Summerslam '92
Brock Lesner Vs. Kurt Angle from WrestleMania XIX

Sycophant

04-05-2011, 02:50 PM

Well, Shawn, Bret, Taker, Jericho, Benoit and Angle in their prime could carry a match with a mop bucket and make the bucket look amazing. These are not the only ones, nor are they in order...just some examples.

Jeritron

04-05-2011, 03:31 PM

Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho Wrestlemania 19
Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker Wrestlemania 25 & 26

I'm cheating by picking three, but that's pretty good considering any list could just keep going.
And I have to count Shawn/Taker as one entity.

Droford

04-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Benoit/Bret Hart Owen Tribute Match on Nitro

Benoit/Sullivan Falls Count Anywhere match GAB 1996 (fight in the ladies restroom)

MVP

04-07-2011, 03:03 PM

Londoner

04-07-2011, 03:12 PM

Austin V Rock WM17 Still up there for me, IF i had to choose.

Logan

04-16-2011, 10:26 AM

Bret / Michaels wm 12 is my favorite personally.

Angle / benoit RR 03
Lesnar / Angle WM 19
Taker / Michaels WM 25 & 26
Bret / Waltman (as the kid) on Raw in 93 i think would be tied for a pretty close second

Lesnar / Show on SD, only bc of them breaking the ring. :D

Gertner

04-16-2011, 11:19 AM

Benoit/Bret Hart Owen Tribute Match on Nitro

Benoit/Sullivan Falls Count Anywhere match GAB 1996 (fight in the ladies restroom)

Benoit and Sullivan feud was awesome because they HATED each other. So much so that Benoit murdered Sullivan's ex due to her previously having Sullivan's semen in her.

The Naitch

04-16-2011, 01:33 PM

For the emotion

WWF Championship: The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin- WrestleMania X7
WWE Undisputed Championship: The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar- SummerSlam 2002

Wolfpack423

04-17-2011, 09:33 PM

The Rock vs. Triple H- Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam 1998 is my favorite match of all time.

redoneja

04-17-2011, 09:53 PM

If strictly based upon what happens bell to bell, then I'm gonna go with Bret Hart v Owen Hart from Wrestlemania X.

If we include post-match events in with the actual match, then I'm gonna go with Jake Roberts v Randy Savage from This Tuesday in Texas.

Wolfpack423

04-18-2011, 11:47 AM

I know, opinions and all, but wat do you like about this dude?

Apart from the Arn Anderson spinebuster, this match was the drizzling shits of Flairs career. He blew up after like 5 seconds. Taker might as well have been working with a 220lbs sandbag.

I think that's the second best match on the Wrestlemania 18 card after Rock-Hogan. It's also one Taker's best matches in the streak. He's only had a couple: HBK WM 25 & 26, HHH WM 27, Batista WM 23 and Edge WM 24. Those and the Flair one are his best streak matches. The Kane one at WM 14 and Orton at WM 21 were decent.

The Naitch

04-18-2011, 01:25 PM