Man, motivation really comes and goes for these things...

#70

John Cena vs JBL (WWE Title I Quit Match, Judgment Day, 5/22/05)

Another JBL title match from Judgment Day and another bloody one too. This feud was just so perfect for both men and it may have been the peak of Cena's overall likability. The match more than made up for their WrestleMania match. Another great, bloody brawl that doesn't get the credit it deserves.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x7c65l"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7c65l_john-cena-vs-jbl-judgement-day-2005_sport" target="_blank">John Cena Vs JBL Judgement Day 2005 I Quit part 1</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/johncena77" target="_blank">johncena77</a></i>

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x7c6ra"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7c6ra_john-cena-vs-jbl-judgement-day-2005_sport" target="_blank">John Cena Vs JBL Judgement Day 2005 I Quit part 2</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/johncena77" target="_blank">johncena77</a></i>

#69

The Rock vs Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker (WWE Undisputed Title Match, WWE Vengeance, 7/21/02)

I am incredibly negative on triple threat matches most of the time. Mainly WWE style. But this was so different. There wasn't as much of the lazy get two guys in the ring at any given moment roles. This match stands out so much in an era of paint by numbers 3-way matches to be possibly the greatest ever. It was almost bizarre to watch how good it was when it happened.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xlhs0"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlhs0_rock-angle-vs-undertaker_sport" target="_blank">Rock Angle vs.Undertaker</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/therock38" target="_blank">therock38</a></i>

Only 68 to go! ;)

the trick to finishing these lists is you have to finish them before posting anything. take it from the original failure of the top 100 list

Oh, the list was finished a long time ago. Just gotta write the descriptions and post videos. Which takes longer since, for some odd reason, my computer doesn't start playing videos for like 2 minutes so it takes time to make sure they're the right matches/good quality.

#68

John Cena vs Triple H (WWE Title Match, WrestleMania 22, 4/2/06)

The completion of the passing of the torch to Cena. This was a monumental match for the era and I still remember people really not thinking Triple H was going to job here, much less tap out. A great WrestleMania main event and Cena came out looking like a million bucks.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xh7s1"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xh7s1_triple-h-vs-john-cena-wrestlemania_sport" target="_blank">Triple H Vs John Cena Wrestlemania 22</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/johncena" target="_blank">johncena</a></i>

#67

Shawn Michaels vs Diesel (WWF Title No Holds Barred Match, In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies, 4/28/96)

Widely considered far and away the best match Kevin Nash ever had, this may have been the most fun I'd had watching a no holds barred match to that point. HBK came off great as the underdog and his comeback at the end is just great wrestling storytelling. Also... THEY USED A LEG!

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="369" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x26xdh"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26xdh_wwf-title-match-diesel-vs-shawn-mi_sport" target="_blank">(WWF Title Match) Diesel vs Shawn Michaels pt 1</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/dwalk316" target="_blank">dwalk316</a></i>

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="369" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x26xtn"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26xtn_wwf-title-match-diesel-vs-shawn-mi_sport" target="_blank">(WWF Title Match) Diesel vs Shawn Michaels pt 2</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/dwalk316" target="_blank">dwalk316</a></i>

I'm drunk and feeling wrestling-y. I might put up a lot of these tonight...

#66

The Hart Foundation vs Steve Austin, The Legion of Doom, Ken Shamrock and Goldust (WWF In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede, 7/6/97)

One of the most rabid crowds EVER. I was a huge Austin mark back at this time and watching the crowd so insane on the other side just triggered so much emotion. It was like watching your team play of the road in a championship game. Intense. Not to mention the fact that it turned into one of the better 6+ man tag matches ever. The ending was just great too with the Harts getting involved and the crowd just loving every moment of it right to the end. I grow to appreciate this match more over time.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xuub2"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xuub2_canadian-stampede_sport" target="_blank">Canadian Stampede</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/CrossFaceChickenWing" target="_blank">CrossFaceChickenWing</a></i>

#65

The Undertaker vs Mankind (Hell in a Cell Match, WWF King of the Ring, 6/28/98)

Yeah, it was basically two spots but they are two of the most iconic spots of the era. Talk about putting someone over as crazy and indestructible. One of the more all out entertaining matches of all time when it happened. Not a traditionally good match but a great example of how a wrestling match can be legendary in so many more ways than one.

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#64

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs Edge and Christian vs The Dudleyz vs The Hardyz (WWF Tag Team Title TLC Match, WWF Smackdown!, 5/24/01)

The forgotten TLC match. This match took place during a time where free TV was just overflowing with, not just great but CLASSIC matches for the WWF. This one was amazing to watch for free just days after Jericho and Benoit won the titles in another all-time great tag match. The outcome was relatively obvious at the time but does it really matter that much in a match like this?

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#63

The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin (WrestleMania XIX, 3/30/03)

It was underrated because it didn't have the stakes of their other WrestleMania matches but perhaps their funnest match. It felt like something special regardless and ended up being Austin's last match and a fitting one at that. These two had gone from the faces of the company to "above the company" legends in just a couple years and I feel like that helped the match in an odd way. No titles, just two of the all-time greats for bragging rights.


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#62

Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker vs Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Triple H vs Rikishi vs The Rock (6 Man Hell in a Cell WWF Title Match, WWF Armageddon, 12/10/00)

Maybe the precursor to the elmination chamber, this was an insane match. Some may consider it a clusterfuck but I was so hyped for this and it didn't disappoint. There was always something going on. The polar opposite of the huge spot, followed by long aftermath story Taker-Mankind told, this was nothing but action til the end. Not to mention watching arguably the 5 best workers of the era working together... and Rikishi... who at least is involved in the spot of the match.

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You stopped again?

Haha, I was thinking of bumping this last night :)

The Anticipation is building

<font color=goldenrod>Fucking love that 6 man HIAC.</font>

Oh yeah... this...

#61

Steve Austin vs Chris Benoit (WWF Title Match, WWF Smackdown! 5/31/01)

Just a week after the TLC match. I was never the Benoit fan that most others were but there's no doubt in my mind that this was his WWE peak. The televised main events were blowing PPV out of the water at this point and this is arguably the best example of it. Add to that the fact that it was in front of a crazed hometown crowd for Benoit, and you've got one of the best matches in Smackdown history.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x40xs9"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x40xs9_chris-benoit-vs-steve-austin-ii-wwe_sport" target="_blank">Chris Benoit VS Steve Austin II, WWE Smackdown...</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/akim93" target="_blank">akim93</a></i>

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x40z2f"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x40z2f_chris-benoit-vs-steve-austin-ii-wwe_sport" target="_blank">Chris Benoit VS Steve Austin II, WWE Smackdown...</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/akim93" target="_blank">akim93</a></i>

yesss, what a match. I always forget about that period right before or right around the beginning of the Invasion angle. lots of gems

^ good choice, had forgotten that one.

#60

Kurt Angle vs Shane McMahon (Street Fight, WWF King of the Ring, 6/24/01)

Shane's second appearance on the list. This match is remembered more for the sick spot where Shane lands on his head after the glass that Angle suplexes him into doesn't break. But it's a great example of Shane MORE than holding his own in a brawl style environment. Throw in one of the greatest technicians of our generation and this was a unique match that had more than it's fair share of great moments. The build with Shane making sure to force Angle to wrestle as many matches as he could before ultimately costing him the KOTR crown before the match was brilliant as well.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xk8zy"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xk8zy_kurt-angle-vs-shane-mcmahon_sport" target="_blank"> Kurt Angle vs. Shane McMahon </a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/juan1993" target="_blank">juan1993</a></i>

#59

Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio (WCW Cruiserweight Title Match, WCW Halloween Havoc, 10/26/97)

This was around my "I'll watch it later" phase of WCW fandom. One of the last matches from the company I remember really getting into. It was another mask vs title match which, as I think I mentioned during an earlier post, seems to be where Mysterio goes the extra mile. The ending was somewhat predictable but DAMN were these two fun to watch. Without a doubt one of the best cruiserweight matches WCW ever saw.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x5dlec"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5dlec_halloween-havoc-1997-eddie-guerrero_sport" target="_blank">Halloween.Havoc.1997 - Eddie Guerrero Vs Rey...</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/dido67" target="_blank">dido67</a></i>

Love that street fight, should be higher on the list but i won't complain. ;)

I made the list before I posted any of this... and you have no idea how many times I've had to fight the urge to say "I kinda feel like this match could be a LITTLE higher... let me shuffle a little." I second guess like a motherfucker.

#58

Bret Hart vs Mr. Perfect (WWF King of the Ring, 6/13/93)

A rematch of their classic SummerSlam match two years earlier, this was after Mr. Perfect's face turn (though he certainly worked as the heel here). I was really into both guys at the time and I remember being torn during this match. Looking back, it's a sad reminder of how huge perfect could have been as a face. It would have been fun to watch. I feel like if this match had just taken place in the finals, it would be much more memorable. Unfortunately it was only a semi-final match leading to another good match in the finals between Bret and Bam Bam and went on to just be lost in the shuffle. Awesome match and a great, out of the blue ending.

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#57

Brian Pillman vs Jushin Liger (WCW Light Heavyweight Title Match, Superbrawl II, 2/29/92)

The match that really introduced cruiserweight wrestling to me and I'm sure most of the country. It's strange to go back and watch how the crowd is reacting to these things that they are in no way used to seeing. We've been spoiled with so many cruiserweight matches in the past 20 years that I can see why some might say this one hasn't held up over time but it's awesome to watch and feel the historical relevance of this match. Regardless of how it relates to other cruiserweight matches in your mind stylistically, it was awesome then and is still awesome now.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x70jt"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x70jt_brian-pillman-vs-jushin-liger-2-29_news" target="_blank">Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Liger 2/29/92</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/Hook_Line_and_Sinker" target="_blank">Hook_Line_and_Sinker</a></i>

#56

Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle (WWE Title Iron Man Match, WWE Smackdown!, 9/18/03)

The only 60 minute iron man match in Smackdown history. It's a shame it wasn't saved for PPV as it could have secured it's place as an all-time great match but as a free TV match, it was amazing. Commercials don't really effect iron man matches as much for obvious reasons but when it comes to these two, that 12 or so minutes could have very well made it even better.

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#55

Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels (WWF Title Match, WWF Survivor Series, 11/25/92)

That other, far less infamous Bret vs Shawn Survivor Series match. This kinda of signals to me the changing of the guard from guys like Hogan and Warrior being the norm for the main event scene to technical masterpieces like this. And for that, I feel like it has it's own little place in history for me. Just an outstanding wrestling match before Michaels even began to hit his stride as a singles star.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xynzf"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xynzf_bret-hart-vs-shawn-michaels-sseries_sport" target="_blank">Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels - SSeries 92</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/Kse7en" target="_blank">Kse7en</a></i>

Liger-Pillman is phenomenal. Also a huge fan of the Ross-Ventura commentary team.

#54

Steve Austin vs Ricky Steamboat (WCW United States Title Match, Clash of the Champions XXVIII, 8/28/94)

More known for being Steamboat's final match before having to retire, it was a fitting way to go out, especially considering where his opponent was headed. Austin was more than just good, he was downright phenomenal at times in the ring and this is a good example of that. The last in a series of awesome matches these two were putting on in the early 90's.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x20wat"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20wat_wcw-clash-of-the-champions-steve-au_sport" target="_blank">WCW Clash of the Champions: Steve Austin vs...</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/MatasakoScar" target="_blank">MatasakoScar</a></i>

#53

Randy Orton vs Cactus Jack (WWE Intercontinental Title Hardcore Match, WWE Backlash, 4/18/04)

In my opinion, the most underrated hardcore match of all time. Talk about putting over the younger talent, this match made Orton look like a future legend in an instant. He played the "Down to go toe to toe yet still scared shitless" young, brash punk so well. The storytelling was great in that aspect on top of the fact that it was a great, brutal and bloody hardcore match. You don't get that mix too often.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xxhzb"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxhzb_randy-orton-vs-mick-foley-wwe-backl_sport" target="_blank">Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley, WWE Backlash 2004.</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/akim93" target="_blank">akim93</a></i>

#52

Bret Hart vs The British Bulldog (WWF Title Match, In Your House 5: Season's Beatings, 12/17/95)

Another underrated match that get's overshadowed by the match they had 3 years earlier. Like that, this one's filled with those shots of Diana which I felt were more effective with Bulldog playing the heel. It added a whole new aspect to the "torn" feeling coming from the situation. One of the best IYH matches ever.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x15zlf"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15zlf_iyh-bret-hart-vs-british-bulldog-pa_sport" target="_blank">IYH Bret Hart Vs British Bulldog Part1</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/BHH" target="_blank">BHH</a></i>

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x161vr"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x161vr_iyh-bret-hart-vs-british-bulldog-pa_sport" target="_blank">IYH Bret Hart Vs British Bulldog Part2</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/BHH" target="_blank">BHH</a></i>

#51

Triple H vs Steve Austin (Three Stages of Hell Match, WWE No Way Out, 2/25/01)

Okay, so the second fall was arguably one of the most predictable falls ever. It's a glaring downside to doing this type of match. But that doesn't take away from the greatness that was the match as a whole. The end of one of the great late-attitude era feuds, this match was just a classic. You could just tell these two went until they were absolutely spent. I remember some people had a problem with the ending but I thought it couldn't be more fitting. You got a definitive finish but in the end, it was clear that neither was really the better man. Coupled with the post-match stunner, this match just encapsulated an entire feud within the span of one match. I loved that about it.

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HALFWAYYYYY!

Ha ha! How badly do you regret making this thread?

I'm just waiting for him to finish so I can make the same thread

i'm glad he did make it, seen a few matches i had forgotten about which have been worth another watch. :cool:

lol. I don't regret it. It's just more time consuming to make 100 posts with videos and paragraphs per match than I thought. But it's opening up some discussion and bringing people's attention to matches they'd forgotten about. So, it's serving a purpose...