The world of professional wrestling, specifically WWE, has had its fair share of iconic and historic matches. These matches have not only entertained fans for decades, but have also left a lasting impact on the industry. Here are the 10 most historic matches in WWE history:
Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant – WrestleMania III: This was the main event of the third edition of WrestleMania and saw the mighty Andre the Giant take on the fan favorite Hulk Hogan. The match ended with Hogan body-slamming Andre and scoring the victory, solidifying him as the top wrestler in the industry.
Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania XIV: This match marked the beginning of Steve Austin’s rise to superstardom and the end of Shawn Michaels’ career as an in-ring performer. Austin won the match and the WWE Championship, becoming one of the biggest names in wrestling history.
The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan – WrestleMania X8: This match pitted two of the biggest names in wrestling history against each other, with The Rock and Hulk Hogan facing off in what was dubbed the “Icon vs. Icon” match. The Rock emerged victorious, solidifying his place as the top wrestler in the industry at the time.
Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin – WrestleMania XIII: This match, also known as the “I Quit” match, saw Bret Hart and Steve Austin go head to head in a brutal and intense showdown. The match ended with Austin winning and becoming one of the biggest names in wrestling history.
The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania XXV: This match, dubbed the “Streak vs. Career” match, saw The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania on the line against Shawn Michaels’ career. The match was highly praised by critics and ended with The Undertaker extending his streak.
Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat – WrestleMania III: This match is considered by many to be one of the greatest matches in wrestling history. The match saw the high-flying Ricky Steamboat take on the “Macho Man” Randy Savage for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The match was highly praised for its storytelling and in-ring action.
The Rock vs. John Cena – WrestleMania XXVIII: This match saw the two biggest names in WWE at the time, The Rock and John Cena, face off in what was dubbed the “Once in a Lifetime” match. The match was highly anticipated and ended with The Rock winning, setting up a rematch the following year.
Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart – WrestleMania XII: This match, also known as the “Iron Man” match, saw Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart go head to head in a 60-minute match. The match ended in a draw and was eventually decided by sudden death, with Shawn Michaels emerging as the victor.
The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar – WrestleMania XXX: This match saw The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania on the line against Brock Lesnar. The match ended with Lesnar winning, ending The Undertaker’s streak and shocking the wrestling world.
These are just a few of the most historic matches in WWE history. These matches not only entertained fans, but also left a lasting impact on the industry and will be remembered for years to come
