Rate the Match #8: Eddie Guerrero versus Rey Mysterio, Jr. @ Halloween Havoc '97

[Mr. JL]

Randy Orton versus Mick Foley @ Backlash '04 = 8.8

A very strong rating for this match, as many felt it MADE Orton and only a few months later Triple H would UN-MAKE him. Nevertheless, a very great match-up that saw Randy Orton successfully defend his Intercontinental title in a Foley's Specialty Match that earned a high rating of 8.8 that jumps this match into fourth place.

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The next match is from the WCW days and was for Eddie Guerrero's WCW Cruiserweight Championship versus the Mask of Rey Mysterio, Jr. Just a phenomenal cruiserweight match-up that saw some intriguing and unbelievable spots. Plus, the build-up surrounding the match and the Mask stipulation really helped these two put together a match that the fans would really care about and be able to get into.

YouTube links
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abuix0Lyz2E
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xHPYWtR6KQ&mode=related&search=


-----Matches Rated Thus Far-----
9.6 for Kurt Angle versus Chris Benoit @ Royal Rumble '03
9.1 for Chris Jericho versus Shawn Michaels @ WrestleMania XIX
8.9 for Rob Van Dam versus Jerry Lynn @ Living Dangerously '99
8.8 for Randy Orton versus Mick Foley @ Backlash '04
8.4 for Ric Flair versus Sting @ Clash of the Champions I
8.0 for Kurt Angle versus Chris Benoit @ WrestleMania X-Seven
6.6 for Kurt Angle versus Chris Benoit @ Backlash '01

[McLegend]

10

[Xero]

9

[Mercury Bullet]

9.5

*One of the best from the both of them for sure

[Goulet]

9.7

[Nowhere Man]

9

This was probably the best lucha-libre match I've ever seen. Great storytelling (the mask-ripping sequences are classic) and some amazing spots. Loved it.

[mrslackalack]

9.7. While its one of WCWs all time greatest matches the sad part is it might barely crack the top 5 matches of 97 as you had incredible matches that yr like HBK/Taker HIAC, Stampede 5 on 5 tag, Bret/Austin WM 13, and the great Bulldog/Owen European title final on RAW.

[Mr. JL]

Man, I absolutely loved the Owen/Bulldog match.

[Blitz]

10.

[Innovator]

10

[Yashamaga]

10

[Ben Rodrigues]

9

[Dave Youell]

10

Flawless match of it's style, every spot is crisps and it's not spots for the sake of spots.

[Splaya]

10

The Leapfrog over the top rope turned into a Huricanranna, was fucking SICK

[Mr. JL]

I'm giving her a 9.... BTW, I'll be putting up another match either tonight or tomorrow so this is you're last call for rate-ohol.

[Tazz Dan]

10