10 Years Ago Today

[BollywoodSingh]

Today is the 10th anniversary of what many believe is the greatest wrestling show of all-time: Wrestlemania 17.

It was unbelievable show and I don't think any other PPV has come close to matching it.

You had 4 classic matches in Angle-Benoit, the TLC match, Taker-HHH, and Austin-Rock.

There were 2 other fun hardcore type matches - the triple threat Hardcore title match between Kane, Raven, and Big Show and the Shane vs. Vince match.

Although the match itself was nothing special, the Gimmick Battle Royal was entertaining just because you got to see all those old faces.

Jericho vs. Regal was a solid opener considering the time they had. Eddie Guerrero vs. Test was okay too.

The garbage matches were kept short. The 6-man tag was kept under 4 minutes and the Chyna-Ivory match was under 3 minutes.

Also, the show just had a special feeling with WWF buying WCW just a week before. Most of the feuds heading into this were booked brilliantly, especially the main event, which I think is one of the best built main events ever. Also, "My Way" by Limp Bizkit was a perfect song with a perfect video package to build to the match.

Such a fitting end to the Attitude Era: WWF bought WCW the week before, ending the Monday Night Wars....the 2 biggest stars of the era in the main event.....the 2 guys involved in the biggest feud of the era (Austin vs. McMahon) joining forces....also, probably the 3rd and 4th biggest stars of the era faced each other too (Triple H vs. Taker, although Foley might have something to say about that).