Analysis: We’re almost 100 matches into our countdown, and the quality begins to improve, albeit not dramatically. It’s actually a bit frightening to go back and realize how many bland contests took place at the “Granddaddy of Them All”.
However, the most disappointing match on this list must be Brock Lesnar and Goldberg from WrestleMania 20, as it was billed as a co-main event with huge expectations, and instead rendered itself almost unwatchable until enforcer Steve Austin stunned them both out of the company.
Must-Watch: While the match itself wasn’t much to write home about, for its historical importance, take a trip back to WrestleMania 7 and take in match #231 – The Undertaker vs “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka.
When The Deadman dispatched Snuka, nobody had any idea that the victory was only the beginning of an amazing streak for The Undertaker, which would immortalize The Phenom among the members of the WWE Universe.
Hidden Gem: Still a bit a stretch to call any of them “gems”, but let’s go with Rick Rude vs. Jimmy Snuka from WrestleMania 6.
Greatest Mania matches ever:
3. Edge vs Foley WM22
2. Taker vs HBK WM25
1. (and this will always be the case, can never be topped – Steamboat vs Savage WM3 – also the greatest Mania ever)