Does anyone remember the RAW right before Backlash 04? The main event was Evolution VS Benoit, Michelas, Bengamin, and I don't remember... It might have been Tajiri... But anyways, at the Time, that was a big match, even though Batista and Orton had yet to win world titles, Shelton had yet to win any singles titles, and Tajiri... Still a pretty hug e 8 man main event IMO
Biggest Main Event Ever?
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JasonSensation
The Epitome of Excellence
Alright... this mention has been a long time coming...
Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat, their 1st encounter, for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Amazing stuff from both of these guys with great hype.
Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi was both a privilege to watch AND historic, but lacked mainstream coverage.
Ric Flair vs. Sting at Clash of the Champions, a match that was broadcasted FOR FREE and still ruled serious arse!
Obviously, Hogan vs. Andre at III
I'd go with the crowd and say Austin vs. Rock at WM17 simply because of all the mania main events I've been around for, this one had me the most excited during the weeks and weeks of buildup. The theme (limp bizkits my way) getting set to a great feud package video that got updated after each week... showing it after every raw and sd... the buildup for the match during the whole ppv (which was a FANTASTIC ppv all around)... and then the shock on my face when austin turned heel at the end. I remember going to school the next morning and getting into a heated argument with a buddy about how he could still love austin. i loved it back then when i could completely mark out and buy into the storylines, it just seemed way more fun than analyzing... *sigh* stupid internet...
And the number one main event of all time is...........
Velocity: John Cena (early 03, right after he adopted his gimmick) vs. Bryan Danielson!!!!!
OK... so I was joking on that last one... but they did have a great match (back when Cena actually allowed to use more than five moves) with Dragon simply dominating him on the mat... poor wwe crowd didn't know what to think seeing actual wrestling in a wwe ring...
Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat, their 1st encounter, for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Amazing stuff from both of these guys with great hype.
Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi was both a privilege to watch AND historic, but lacked mainstream coverage.
Ric Flair vs. Sting at Clash of the Champions, a match that was broadcasted FOR FREE and still ruled serious arse!
Obviously, Hogan vs. Andre at III
I'd go with the crowd and say Austin vs. Rock at WM17 simply because of all the mania main events I've been around for, this one had me the most excited during the weeks and weeks of buildup. The theme (limp bizkits my way) getting set to a great feud package video that got updated after each week... showing it after every raw and sd... the buildup for the match during the whole ppv (which was a FANTASTIC ppv all around)... and then the shock on my face when austin turned heel at the end. I remember going to school the next morning and getting into a heated argument with a buddy about how he could still love austin. i loved it back then when i could completely mark out and buy into the storylines, it just seemed way more fun than analyzing... *sigh* stupid internet...
And the number one main event of all time is...........
Velocity: John Cena (early 03, right after he adopted his gimmick) vs. Bryan Danielson!!!!!
OK... so I was joking on that last one... but they did have a great match (back when Cena actually allowed to use more than five moves) with Dragon simply dominating him on the mat... poor wwe crowd didn't know what to think seeing actual wrestling in a wwe ring...
greatgazoo19
Dark Match Jobber
I have to go with what I see as one of the most important main events; the 60 minute iron-man match with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. This single match changed the face of wrestling. Not only did that match finally deliver a world title to Michaels, but it caused Hart to leave the company for the competition and, to this day he hasn't really forgiven McMahon.
Here's a top ten that I thought yall might find an intriguing read...
1. Hulk Hogan (C) vs. Andre "The" Giant - Wrestlemania III - WWE Title
93,000 fans wanted to see this epic match. It changed the face of wrestling as we know it. Ask any current WWE superstar and they will tell this match changed the face of pro wrestling forever. This match led to the Raw and Smackdown we enjoy today. This match changed PPV also and pumped a lot of money it to Michigan community. Hands down this is the single greatest main event ever. Not for quality but because of the aftermath it had on society in general. Go and ask a 50 yr old man then ask a 23yr blonde and they might both remember that match even if they never seen it. WOW
2. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair - WCW
Well simply it was Hogan first WCW PPV and it was against the best perhaps of all time. Ric Flair. This was huge because we all grew up watching Hogan drop the leg in WWE and here hes in WCW. Combined they both had at least 20 World Title reigns at the time of the match. They were both huge stars and the match drew.
3. The Rock(C) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin - Wrestlemania 17 - WWE Title
Need I say more the two biggest stars of the Attitude Era... This match drew millions and was a great match. Two stars that rose thru the ranks together tussling at the height of there popularity. Add Vince and you get and amazing main event. On a stellar undercard HHH/Taker and Angle/Benoit.
4. Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (c) - Wrestlemania 12 - Iron Match
Like Rock and Austin these were the two biggest stars at that time. The fact that they went one hour wasnt surprising because back in the day they did it all the time. But what amazed me that it was entertaining for one full hour. HBK living out the boyhood dream. This was the start of the end of one of the greatest rivals/feud in wrestling history separating realism and reality. HBK and Bret real life bitterness to each other. This match led to the most infamous event in wrestling history Montreal Screw job and the birth of Mr. McMahon.
5. Vengeance 2001 - WCW title match The Rock (c) vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Title - Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Kurt Angle - Undisputed Title 0 Chris Jericho (C) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (c).
Yeah I know its three matches in one which makes it even greater. History here the Legacy of WCW Title going back to NWA days and all the greats that held it. The Legacy and prestige of the WWE Title all the way back to 1963 and the greats that held it. To merge both titles into one and place it on one man AMAZING. Chris "Y2J" Jericho. Talk about pressure. This transformed wrestling. It led to one recognized champion it led to the creation of the Raw now Smackdown World Title and the Smackdown now Raw WWE Title belt. The brand extension, draft lottery and forever split the legacy of both belts back to there original state. You speak on star power Holy Crap. Austin/Rock/Y2J/Angle were all huge names worldwide and you add Flair and Vince involvement makes it even more star studded.
6. HHH © vs. HBK vs. Chris Benoit Wrestlemania XX World Title
Star Power here. HHH and HBK add Chris and you got an epic main event and stellar match with a great ending. HHH tapping out in the middle of the ring at MSG on the 20 anniversary of Wrestlemania to the Crippler crossface. Both champs in the ring at the same time celebrating there journeys to top of the business. This was the first time that we say both champions in the ring at the same time since the split the undisputed title. Now the reality of the fate of both Eddie and Chris makes this match more impactful. One has to wonder if the pressure of being champion effected both superstars to there perilous fate. Ponder that one
7. Survivor Series 2001 Team WWE The Rock,Undertaker,Big Show,Kane,Chris Jericho led by Vince McMahon vs. Team Alliance Stone Cold Steve Austin,Kurt Angle,R.V.D,Booker T,Shane McMahon
Say what you want but this match had massive Star power. One team and History of WWE led by the WCW Champion (HUH) and the other team and the legacy of ECW/WCW being led by the WWE Champion (WTF). In the end one company would forever be recognized in pop culture as the number one company in the world of pro wrestling World Wrestling Entertainment this was huge it led to the official demise of WCW and it merged there talent with the WWE roster and the rich history of both WCW and ECW merged with WWE. It led to crowning one champion. It was this match that forever changed the demographic of wrestling. No more Invasion no more big three only one WWE. Still to this day TNA will never come close.
8. WWE Monday night Raw. March 2007 John Cena (WWE champion), HBK, Batista (World champion), The Undertaker vs. MVP, Mr. Kennedy,Randy Orton,Edge.
This was the main event one night on Monday night RAW. I placed it here because of the significance it had and will have on the history of Wrestling. Honestly to have the World Heavyweight Champion and this generation Austin that being Batista and the other the WWE Champion and this generation the Rock joining forces with two legends HBK and The Undertaker. A star studded team decorated in rich Gold Championship history in one match against the future of the industry. Edge and Orton Heavyweight Champions, Kennedy and MVP future world champions mark my words. Match was action packed and the casual fan knew that this was history in the making. It was the Past and Present battling the imminent future. So it must be recognized for it historical significance.
9. Backlash 2007 Fatal 4-Way WWE Title John Cena © vs. HBK vs. Orton vs. Edge
This match has to take signifance because of the star power involved the four biggest names on Raw and in the current WWE battling for the prestigious WWE glory. This match was impactful because it forever solified John Cena as a bonfied great WWE champion not for match quality but because he defeated a legend a legend killer and future legend to shine his own legendary status.
10. Vengeance 2007 WWE Championship Challenge - John Cena (c) vs. King Booker vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Mick Foley
Star Power with every justifiably needing to be there. Unlike Armageddon 2000 Kishi didnt fit and cell took away from the match. I place this match here reason being it didnt need a gimmick like a Hell in a cell or Elimination Chamber, Rumble. It was the five greats going at it. Great action all Heavyweight Champions. It had the past great (Foley) and the two future stars (Orton and Lashley) legacy still yet to be written. The Champ (Cena) and the most decorated champion off all time possibly King Booker and his 31 title reigns throughout his career. Ranging from Tag to World Title. This has to be mentioned.
In closing are there other matches that deserve mention. Absolutely No doubt but like Sting vs. Hogan is huge main event but did it have huge impact on the business not like the others. I didnt base this countdown on quality but more on the impact it created in Wrestling of the star power involved. This will be debated forever fact of the matter is its just all opinion. And we the half of society that follows professional wrestling are entitled to it. Feedback .
1. Hulk Hogan (C) vs. Andre "The" Giant - Wrestlemania III - WWE Title
93,000 fans wanted to see this epic match. It changed the face of wrestling as we know it. Ask any current WWE superstar and they will tell this match changed the face of pro wrestling forever. This match led to the Raw and Smackdown we enjoy today. This match changed PPV also and pumped a lot of money it to Michigan community. Hands down this is the single greatest main event ever. Not for quality but because of the aftermath it had on society in general. Go and ask a 50 yr old man then ask a 23yr blonde and they might both remember that match even if they never seen it. WOW
2. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair - WCW
Well simply it was Hogan first WCW PPV and it was against the best perhaps of all time. Ric Flair. This was huge because we all grew up watching Hogan drop the leg in WWE and here hes in WCW. Combined they both had at least 20 World Title reigns at the time of the match. They were both huge stars and the match drew.
3. The Rock(C) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin - Wrestlemania 17 - WWE Title
Need I say more the two biggest stars of the Attitude Era... This match drew millions and was a great match. Two stars that rose thru the ranks together tussling at the height of there popularity. Add Vince and you get and amazing main event. On a stellar undercard HHH/Taker and Angle/Benoit.
4. Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (c) - Wrestlemania 12 - Iron Match
Like Rock and Austin these were the two biggest stars at that time. The fact that they went one hour wasnt surprising because back in the day they did it all the time. But what amazed me that it was entertaining for one full hour. HBK living out the boyhood dream. This was the start of the end of one of the greatest rivals/feud in wrestling history separating realism and reality. HBK and Bret real life bitterness to each other. This match led to the most infamous event in wrestling history Montreal Screw job and the birth of Mr. McMahon.
5. Vengeance 2001 - WCW title match The Rock (c) vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Title - Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Kurt Angle - Undisputed Title 0 Chris Jericho (C) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (c).
Yeah I know its three matches in one which makes it even greater. History here the Legacy of WCW Title going back to NWA days and all the greats that held it. The Legacy and prestige of the WWE Title all the way back to 1963 and the greats that held it. To merge both titles into one and place it on one man AMAZING. Chris "Y2J" Jericho. Talk about pressure. This transformed wrestling. It led to one recognized champion it led to the creation of the Raw now Smackdown World Title and the Smackdown now Raw WWE Title belt. The brand extension, draft lottery and forever split the legacy of both belts back to there original state. You speak on star power Holy Crap. Austin/Rock/Y2J/Angle were all huge names worldwide and you add Flair and Vince involvement makes it even more star studded.
6. HHH © vs. HBK vs. Chris Benoit Wrestlemania XX World Title
Star Power here. HHH and HBK add Chris and you got an epic main event and stellar match with a great ending. HHH tapping out in the middle of the ring at MSG on the 20 anniversary of Wrestlemania to the Crippler crossface. Both champs in the ring at the same time celebrating there journeys to top of the business. This was the first time that we say both champions in the ring at the same time since the split the undisputed title. Now the reality of the fate of both Eddie and Chris makes this match more impactful. One has to wonder if the pressure of being champion effected both superstars to there perilous fate. Ponder that one
7. Survivor Series 2001 Team WWE The Rock,Undertaker,Big Show,Kane,Chris Jericho led by Vince McMahon vs. Team Alliance Stone Cold Steve Austin,Kurt Angle,R.V.D,Booker T,Shane McMahon
Say what you want but this match had massive Star power. One team and History of WWE led by the WCW Champion (HUH) and the other team and the legacy of ECW/WCW being led by the WWE Champion (WTF). In the end one company would forever be recognized in pop culture as the number one company in the world of pro wrestling World Wrestling Entertainment this was huge it led to the official demise of WCW and it merged there talent with the WWE roster and the rich history of both WCW and ECW merged with WWE. It led to crowning one champion. It was this match that forever changed the demographic of wrestling. No more Invasion no more big three only one WWE. Still to this day TNA will never come close.
8. WWE Monday night Raw. March 2007 John Cena (WWE champion), HBK, Batista (World champion), The Undertaker vs. MVP, Mr. Kennedy,Randy Orton,Edge.
This was the main event one night on Monday night RAW. I placed it here because of the significance it had and will have on the history of Wrestling. Honestly to have the World Heavyweight Champion and this generation Austin that being Batista and the other the WWE Champion and this generation the Rock joining forces with two legends HBK and The Undertaker. A star studded team decorated in rich Gold Championship history in one match against the future of the industry. Edge and Orton Heavyweight Champions, Kennedy and MVP future world champions mark my words. Match was action packed and the casual fan knew that this was history in the making. It was the Past and Present battling the imminent future. So it must be recognized for it historical significance.
9. Backlash 2007 Fatal 4-Way WWE Title John Cena © vs. HBK vs. Orton vs. Edge
This match has to take signifance because of the star power involved the four biggest names on Raw and in the current WWE battling for the prestigious WWE glory. This match was impactful because it forever solified John Cena as a bonfied great WWE champion not for match quality but because he defeated a legend a legend killer and future legend to shine his own legendary status.
10. Vengeance 2007 WWE Championship Challenge - John Cena (c) vs. King Booker vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Mick Foley
Star Power with every justifiably needing to be there. Unlike Armageddon 2000 Kishi didnt fit and cell took away from the match. I place this match here reason being it didnt need a gimmick like a Hell in a cell or Elimination Chamber, Rumble. It was the five greats going at it. Great action all Heavyweight Champions. It had the past great (Foley) and the two future stars (Orton and Lashley) legacy still yet to be written. The Champ (Cena) and the most decorated champion off all time possibly King Booker and his 31 title reigns throughout his career. Ranging from Tag to World Title. This has to be mentioned.
In closing are there other matches that deserve mention. Absolutely No doubt but like Sting vs. Hogan is huge main event but did it have huge impact on the business not like the others. I didnt base this countdown on quality but more on the impact it created in Wrestling of the star power involved. This will be debated forever fact of the matter is its just all opinion. And we the half of society that follows professional wrestling are entitled to it. Feedback .
The W.M. XX main event was big. But I personally think that had more to do with the show.
I wouldn't consider them big main events. Chris Jericho's title victorys are all but forgotten. The matches just highlited the fact that he wasn't in The Rock or Austins league. And the Survivor Series main event was just the end of the biggest fuck up in storyline wrestling history.
Those matches should have been big. But they weren't. The Vengeance main event was announced a few days before the the show which makes it pointless.
A main event as big as HBK vs. Cean vs. Edge vs. Orton should have been promoted for months. And certainly not on a post Mania 'B' Show.
And the other match was off Raw. FREE TELEVISON. Not applicable.
I wouldn't consider them big main events. Chris Jericho's title victorys are all but forgotten. The matches just highlited the fact that he wasn't in The Rock or Austins league. And the Survivor Series main event was just the end of the biggest fuck up in storyline wrestling history.
8. WWE Monday night Raw. March 2007 John Cena (WWE champion), HBK, Batista (World champion), The Undertaker vs. MVP, Mr. Kennedy,Randy Orton,Edge.
This was the main event one night on Monday night RAW. I placed it here because of the significance it had and will have on the history of Wrestling. Honestly to have the World Heavyweight Champion and this generation Austin that being Batista and the other the WWE Champion and this generation the Rock joining forces with two legends HBK and The Undertaker. A star studded team decorated in rich Gold Championship history in one match against the future of the industry. Edge and Orton Heavyweight Champions, Kennedy and MVP future world champions mark my words. Match was action packed and the casual fan knew that this was history in the making. It was the Past and Present battling the imminent future. So it must be recognized for it historical significance.
9. Backlash 2007 Fatal 4-Way WWE Title John Cena © vs. HBK vs. Orton vs. Edge
This match has to take signifance because of the star power involved the four biggest names on Raw and in the current WWE battling for the prestigious WWE glory. This match was impactful because it forever solified John Cena as a bonfied great WWE champion not for match quality but because he defeated a legend a legend killer and future legend to shine his own legendary status.
10. Vengeance 2007 WWE Championship Challenge - John Cena (c) vs. King Booker vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Mick Foley
Star Power with every justifiably needing to be there. Unlike Armageddon 2000 Kishi didnt fit and cell took away from the match. I place this match here reason being it didnt need a gimmick like a Hell in a cell or Elimination Chamber, Rumble. It was the five greats going at it. Great action all Heavyweight Champions. It had the past great (Foley) and the two future stars (Orton and Lashley) legacy still yet to be written. The Champ (Cena) and the most decorated champion off all time possibly King Booker and his 31 title reigns throughout his career. Ranging from Tag to World Title. This has to be mentioned.
In closing are there other matches that deserve mention. Absolutely No doubt but like Sting vs. Hogan is huge main event but did it have huge impact on the business not like the others. I didnt base this countdown on quality but more on the impact it created in Wrestling of the star power involved. This will be debated forever fact of the matter is its just all opinion. And we the half of society that follows professional wrestling are entitled to it. Feedback .
Those matches should have been big. But they weren't. The Vengeance main event was announced a few days before the the show which makes it pointless.
A main event as big as HBK vs. Cean vs. Edge vs. Orton should have been promoted for months. And certainly not on a post Mania 'B' Show.
And the other match was off Raw. FREE TELEVISON. Not applicable.
IrishCanadian25
Going on 10 years with WrestleZone
I hate to say this, but I will throw Hogan vs Slaughter out there. It wasn't a pretty match. It wasn't a good match. It wasn't event a pretty good match. But it gave American fans an outlet for their anger and away to cope with the war in the Middle East. Hogan winning created a renewed sense of something I think is obnoxious, American Patriotism.
It wasn't a great match, but it DAMN SURE was important!
It wasn't a great match, but it DAMN SURE was important!
No Count Pup
Just call on me brother
The Wrestlemania 17 main event was the biggest ever. It delivered on so many levels. It was the final match of the Attitude era and it had the Austin/McMahon double cross. That Wrestlemania is considered by many to be the greatest off all time. It's not hard to see why.
What about Kurt Angle V The Undertaker at No Way Out 2006 i think it was.... Angle as the champ versus Taker in one ofthe best matches i think i've ever seen, and i dont think there were any ther stars as big as those two at the time.... and i even thought smackdown was the 'a brand' at that time! NOW ITS JUST SHIT!!
reddevil69
Getting Noticed By Management
Here's a top ten that I thought yall might find an intriguing read...
1. Hulk Hogan (C) vs. Andre "The" Giant - Wrestlemania III - WWE Title
93,000 fans wanted to see this epic match. It changed the face of wrestling as we know it. Ask any current WWE superstar and they will tell this match changed the face of pro wrestling forever. This match led to the Raw and Smackdown we enjoy today. This match changed PPV also and pumped a lot of money it to Michigan community. Hands down this is the single greatest main event ever. Not for quality but because of the aftermath it had on society in general. Go and ask a 50 yr old man then ask a 23yr blonde and they might both remember that match even if they never seen it. WOW
2. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair - WCW
Well simply it was Hogan first WCW PPV and it was against the best perhaps of all time. Ric Flair. This was huge because we all grew up watching Hogan drop the leg in WWE and here hes in WCW. Combined they both had at least 20 World Title reigns at the time of the match. They were both huge stars and the match drew.
3. The Rock(C) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin - Wrestlemania 17 - WWE Title
Need I say more the two biggest stars of the Attitude Era... This match drew millions and was a great match. Two stars that rose thru the ranks together tussling at the height of there popularity. Add Vince and you get and amazing main event. On a stellar undercard HHH/Taker and Angle/Benoit.
4. Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (c) - Wrestlemania 12 - Iron Match
Like Rock and Austin these were the two biggest stars at that time. The fact that they went one hour wasnt surprising because back in the day they did it all the time. But what amazed me that it was entertaining for one full hour. HBK living out the boyhood dream. This was the start of the end of one of the greatest rivals/feud in wrestling history separating realism and reality. HBK and Bret real life bitterness to each other. This match led to the most infamous event in wrestling history Montreal Screw job and the birth of Mr. McMahon.
5. Vengeance 2001 - WCW title match The Rock (c) vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Title - Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Kurt Angle - Undisputed Title 0 Chris Jericho (C) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (c).
Yeah I know its three matches in one which makes it even greater. History here the Legacy of WCW Title going back to NWA days and all the greats that held it. The Legacy and prestige of the WWE Title all the way back to 1963 and the greats that held it. To merge both titles into one and place it on one man AMAZING. Chris "Y2J" Jericho. Talk about pressure. This transformed wrestling. It led to one recognized champion it led to the creation of the Raw now Smackdown World Title and the Smackdown now Raw WWE Title belt. The brand extension, draft lottery and forever split the legacy of both belts back to there original state. You speak on star power Holy Crap. Austin/Rock/Y2J/Angle were all huge names worldwide and you add Flair and Vince involvement makes it even more star studded.
6. HHH © vs. HBK vs. Chris Benoit Wrestlemania XX World Title
Star Power here. HHH and HBK add Chris and you got an epic main event and stellar match with a great ending. HHH tapping out in the middle of the ring at MSG on the 20 anniversary of Wrestlemania to the Crippler crossface. Both champs in the ring at the same time celebrating there journeys to top of the business. This was the first time that we say both champions in the ring at the same time since the split the undisputed title. Now the reality of the fate of both Eddie and Chris makes this match more impactful. One has to wonder if the pressure of being champion effected both superstars to there perilous fate. Ponder that one
7. Survivor Series 2001 Team WWE The Rock,Undertaker,Big Show,Kane,Chris Jericho led by Vince McMahon vs. Team Alliance Stone Cold Steve Austin,Kurt Angle,R.V.D,Booker T,Shane McMahon
Say what you want but this match had massive Star power. One team and History of WWE led by the WCW Champion (HUH) and the other team and the legacy of ECW/WCW being led by the WWE Champion (WTF). In the end one company would forever be recognized in pop culture as the number one company in the world of pro wrestling World Wrestling Entertainment this was huge it led to the official demise of WCW and it merged there talent with the WWE roster and the rich history of both WCW and ECW merged with WWE. It led to crowning one champion. It was this match that forever changed the demographic of wrestling. No more Invasion no more big three only one WWE. Still to this day TNA will never come close.
8. WWE Monday night Raw. March 2007 John Cena (WWE champion), HBK, Batista (World champion), The Undertaker vs. MVP, Mr. Kennedy,Randy Orton,Edge.
This was the main event one night on Monday night RAW. I placed it here because of the significance it had and will have on the history of Wrestling. Honestly to have the World Heavyweight Champion and this generation Austin that being Batista and the other the WWE Champion and this generation the Rock joining forces with two legends HBK and The Undertaker. A star studded team decorated in rich Gold Championship history in one match against the future of the industry. Edge and Orton Heavyweight Champions, Kennedy and MVP future world champions mark my words. Match was action packed and the casual fan knew that this was history in the making. It was the Past and Present battling the imminent future. So it must be recognized for it historical significance.
9. Backlash 2007 Fatal 4-Way WWE Title John Cena © vs. HBK vs. Orton vs. Edge
This match has to take signifance because of the star power involved the four biggest names on Raw and in the current WWE battling for the prestigious WWE glory. This match was impactful because it forever solified John Cena as a bonfied great WWE champion not for match quality but because he defeated a legend a legend killer and future legend to shine his own legendary status.
10. Vengeance 2007 WWE Championship Challenge - John Cena (c) vs. King Booker vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Mick Foley
Star Power with every justifiably needing to be there. Unlike Armageddon 2000 Kishi didnt fit and cell took away from the match. I place this match here reason being it didnt need a gimmick like a Hell in a cell or Elimination Chamber, Rumble. It was the five greats going at it. Great action all Heavyweight Champions. It had the past great (Foley) and the two future stars (Orton and Lashley) legacy still yet to be written. The Champ (Cena) and the most decorated champion off all time possibly King Booker and his 31 title reigns throughout his career. Ranging from Tag to World Title. This has to be mentioned.
In closing are there other matches that deserve mention. Absolutely No doubt but like Sting vs. Hogan is huge main event but did it have huge impact on the business not like the others. I didnt base this countdown on quality but more on the impact it created in Wrestling of the star power involved. This will be debated forever fact of the matter is its just all opinion. And we the half of society that follows professional wrestling are entitled to it. Feedback .
with regards to your Hogan/Flair match:it did not draw what was expected of it...read Eric Bischoffs book...he states he was disappointed with the numbers Hogan and Flair drew on PPV and their subsequent house show program....this is what pisses me off when they knock Bret....Hart was drawing better numbers and selling more merchandise than both of those two in 1994 and that is a fact, not an opinion.....
Maybe because there was no feud and no real heat to draw fans into the match. Instead of drawing it out, and teasing a feud and match with these two guys for a couple months, they completely hotshot it, had little build and was mired in relative obscurity, for a match that big.
Just another example of how Eric Bischoff is far from the great booking genius people want to make him out to be.
Hogan vs. Flair should have been the Match of the Century. It was the all-time Dream Match. It should have been covered by ESP-fucking-N. But, no. It was completely wasted, and the Hogan vs. Flair that everyone deserved never happened.
If were talking names then yes Hogan Flair is huge if were talking build up and match quality then yea it tanked. Now if were gonna get technical then fine biggest main event ever... Let base it on the follwing requirements.
Stars
Match Quality
Build Up
Advertisment
PPV Only
Crowd Reaction
Draw Power
Impact of the Business
Now thats remove alot of matches on my previous list but its not like I just listed a bunch of matches with no explanation. All those matchs I listed met the majority of the requirements. Not many met all but Hart vs HBK and maybe the Alliance vs. WWE. You have to look past it being booked and pre determined. Team Alliance vs. Team WWE. Demised WCW and ECW till its revival. Merged all title history under the WWE name (Impact of the Business) It packed major Stars (Rock,Austin,Taker,Angle,Booker,Y2J,RVD,etc) It was an entertaining match -Yes it very much was. Was there a great crowd... Yes the were jakked.. Was it advertised... Yes its was... Did it draw... yes... Was there build-up.... a whole summers worth... and was it on PPV... yes. So it must qualify. Forget that fact it put an end to crap storyline hell like vince was going to let WCW/ECW talent drop the dime on him in WWE...I look at the reasons they made that match in first place to make history first while ending the Invasion and creating a brand extension... You talk bout the Raw Eight man tag as Jake mentioned that its not appicable but the thread is biggest main event ever. Doesnt specify rules and requirements like PPV only. Now like I said above if were gonna be technical then state the criteria of what qualifys as a great main event then debate...If your gonna say that main event announced three weeks away like WWE Challenge and Backlash a B show is not worthy of being huge main event then state the requirement match must be booked certain months in advance and Mania,Survivor, etc only. So since there was not restrictions the debate was open for any match any time anywhere with a valid argument.
Now continue to debate... i like this thread...
Stars
Match Quality
Build Up
Advertisment
PPV Only
Crowd Reaction
Draw Power
Impact of the Business
Now thats remove alot of matches on my previous list but its not like I just listed a bunch of matches with no explanation. All those matchs I listed met the majority of the requirements. Not many met all but Hart vs HBK and maybe the Alliance vs. WWE. You have to look past it being booked and pre determined. Team Alliance vs. Team WWE. Demised WCW and ECW till its revival. Merged all title history under the WWE name (Impact of the Business) It packed major Stars (Rock,Austin,Taker,Angle,Booker,Y2J,RVD,etc) It was an entertaining match -Yes it very much was. Was there a great crowd... Yes the were jakked.. Was it advertised... Yes its was... Did it draw... yes... Was there build-up.... a whole summers worth... and was it on PPV... yes. So it must qualify. Forget that fact it put an end to crap storyline hell like vince was going to let WCW/ECW talent drop the dime on him in WWE...I look at the reasons they made that match in first place to make history first while ending the Invasion and creating a brand extension... You talk bout the Raw Eight man tag as Jake mentioned that its not appicable but the thread is biggest main event ever. Doesnt specify rules and requirements like PPV only. Now like I said above if were gonna be technical then state the criteria of what qualifys as a great main event then debate...If your gonna say that main event announced three weeks away like WWE Challenge and Backlash a B show is not worthy of being huge main event then state the requirement match must be booked certain months in advance and Mania,Survivor, etc only. So since there was not restrictions the debate was open for any match any time anywhere with a valid argument.
Now continue to debate... i like this thread...FlairFan2003
Mid-Card Championship Winner
Are these the biggest main events ever or the best matches that were main events ? There's a big difference. For profitability, star power, and impactingthe future of the industry, here are my picks...
Hulk Hogan vs Andre The Giant WM 3 - Simply put this was the biggest, most talked about wrestling match of all time. Hogan's star power and unprecendented winning streat, along with the WWF Title, against the greatest giant of all time who had his own 20 plus year undefeated streak. The mainstream press for this match was huge, as was the box office. More than anything WM 3 put the WWF on top of the wrestling world and served notice to the rest of the companies that they couldn't compete. Only Jim Crockett's NWA came close. There would not pro wrestling as we see it today (for better or for worse) without WM 3 and this was the match that made that event.
Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels WM 14 - Austin was the biggest phenom to hit wrestling since Hulkamania was in it's glory circa 1984-88. However, he had never won the world title and couldn't truly be considered the top guy in wrestling until he wore the gold. At this time in 1998 WWF had spent most of the past two years sucking wind behind the revived WCW and their Monday Nitro powerhouse depsite Autsin's popularity. In Michaels you had a great performer, albeit one with a reputation for not putting over other talent cleanly (or sometimes at all). Finally you had the much publicized guest ref spot by Mike Tyson, which helped the event draw significant mainstream media coverage. Michaels, who was legitimately injured, put on another solid effort but Austin's clear pinfall victory signaled the highpoint of the "attitude era". It also marked the return to the top of the industry for WWF. WCW might have held off the WWF comeback without the massive success of WM14 (maybe not, their management wasn't very good but their roster was loaded). This event helped bring life back to the WWF and propel them to huge success. It's a landmark moment in WWF hisory and in the history of the Vince McMahon/Eric Bischoff wars. This event and match were huge.
Ric Flair has a great body of work, but it's hard to pick a single main event that would be considered among the "Biggest Of All Time" - There's no doubt he is the most influential star of the past two decades, as several big names including Chris Jericho, The Rock, and especially Shawn Michaels and HHH have been linked as imitations/heir apparents/following in the footsteps ofthe legendary Nature Boy. If I had to pick a Flair main event for this list it would be from his series with Ricky Steamboat in 1989 - those matches ae still help today as the measuring stick for high quality main event wrestling. Certainly the impact of Flair's perosna/charisma combined with his in ring ability was likely never on display better than in this three match set of televised main events. The matches helped the new WCW (now under new management) to be prosperous early on, although it's debateable if Flair's maches with Terry Funk later that year were a bigger draw nationally, but these bouts get the nod because stars like HHH & Michaels have built careers trying to equal Flair's performance here and they have become the longest enduring stars of the past decade. That's a significant influence on the business. Flair's 1994 Great American Bash match with Hulk Hogan deserves consideration as this was the first time since the late 80's that a WCW/NWA PPV actually did better than the WWF competition. Hogan's arrival in WCW and Flair's fued with him helped drive a business rivival in the company unlike anything since 1989. Also, without Hogan the NWO angle might never gain the same steam. But I'll take Flair/Steamboat if only because the matches were so much better
WM 1 - Hulk Hogan &Mr T in tag team action - WrestleMania was actually a take off on a concept already developed by Jim Crocket in the NWA and put on display with the creation of the annual Starrcade Super Shows (Dusty Rhodes was influential in putting this together too). So originality is lacking, still give the WWF credit for creating an individual show so popular it was covered by mainstream media all over the country, almost as if there was no other pro wrestling company in he US. This was Hogan's biggest moment pre Andre but his popularity and drawing power carried through. Mr T was a comic side kick, mainly there because his TV persona on the hit show A-Team made him marketable to young people, but Roddy Piper is a wrestling legend and provided a terrific villainous foil for Hogan's arch-type all American good guy character, he deserves a lot of the credit for this match being as interesting as it was. Certainly the wrestling landscape was changed by the success of WrestleMania, which only grew larger over time. If this event had bombed, Vince McMahon might not have overtaken the entire idustry. Also, here have been so many terrific WM main events that might never have hapened without this show. The impact was huge, the money was huge, and Hulkamania was running wild.
Hulk Hogan vs Andre The Giant WM 3 - Simply put this was the biggest, most talked about wrestling match of all time. Hogan's star power and unprecendented winning streat, along with the WWF Title, against the greatest giant of all time who had his own 20 plus year undefeated streak. The mainstream press for this match was huge, as was the box office. More than anything WM 3 put the WWF on top of the wrestling world and served notice to the rest of the companies that they couldn't compete. Only Jim Crockett's NWA came close. There would not pro wrestling as we see it today (for better or for worse) without WM 3 and this was the match that made that event.
Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels WM 14 - Austin was the biggest phenom to hit wrestling since Hulkamania was in it's glory circa 1984-88. However, he had never won the world title and couldn't truly be considered the top guy in wrestling until he wore the gold. At this time in 1998 WWF had spent most of the past two years sucking wind behind the revived WCW and their Monday Nitro powerhouse depsite Autsin's popularity. In Michaels you had a great performer, albeit one with a reputation for not putting over other talent cleanly (or sometimes at all). Finally you had the much publicized guest ref spot by Mike Tyson, which helped the event draw significant mainstream media coverage. Michaels, who was legitimately injured, put on another solid effort but Austin's clear pinfall victory signaled the highpoint of the "attitude era". It also marked the return to the top of the industry for WWF. WCW might have held off the WWF comeback without the massive success of WM14 (maybe not, their management wasn't very good but their roster was loaded). This event helped bring life back to the WWF and propel them to huge success. It's a landmark moment in WWF hisory and in the history of the Vince McMahon/Eric Bischoff wars. This event and match were huge.
Ric Flair has a great body of work, but it's hard to pick a single main event that would be considered among the "Biggest Of All Time" - There's no doubt he is the most influential star of the past two decades, as several big names including Chris Jericho, The Rock, and especially Shawn Michaels and HHH have been linked as imitations/heir apparents/following in the footsteps ofthe legendary Nature Boy. If I had to pick a Flair main event for this list it would be from his series with Ricky Steamboat in 1989 - those matches ae still help today as the measuring stick for high quality main event wrestling. Certainly the impact of Flair's perosna/charisma combined with his in ring ability was likely never on display better than in this three match set of televised main events. The matches helped the new WCW (now under new management) to be prosperous early on, although it's debateable if Flair's maches with Terry Funk later that year were a bigger draw nationally, but these bouts get the nod because stars like HHH & Michaels have built careers trying to equal Flair's performance here and they have become the longest enduring stars of the past decade. That's a significant influence on the business. Flair's 1994 Great American Bash match with Hulk Hogan deserves consideration as this was the first time since the late 80's that a WCW/NWA PPV actually did better than the WWF competition. Hogan's arrival in WCW and Flair's fued with him helped drive a business rivival in the company unlike anything since 1989. Also, without Hogan the NWO angle might never gain the same steam. But I'll take Flair/Steamboat if only because the matches were so much better
WM 1 - Hulk Hogan &Mr T in tag team action - WrestleMania was actually a take off on a concept already developed by Jim Crocket in the NWA and put on display with the creation of the annual Starrcade Super Shows (Dusty Rhodes was influential in putting this together too). So originality is lacking, still give the WWF credit for creating an individual show so popular it was covered by mainstream media all over the country, almost as if there was no other pro wrestling company in he US. This was Hogan's biggest moment pre Andre but his popularity and drawing power carried through. Mr T was a comic side kick, mainly there because his TV persona on the hit show A-Team made him marketable to young people, but Roddy Piper is a wrestling legend and provided a terrific villainous foil for Hogan's arch-type all American good guy character, he deserves a lot of the credit for this match being as interesting as it was. Certainly the wrestling landscape was changed by the success of WrestleMania, which only grew larger over time. If this event had bombed, Vince McMahon might not have overtaken the entire idustry. Also, here have been so many terrific WM main events that might never have hapened without this show. The impact was huge, the money was huge, and Hulkamania was running wild.
psykohurricane
Championship Contender
I always thought that the match Between the ULtimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan at wrestlemania 6 was one of the biggest main event ever. At the time it was something that wasn't done, putting 2 of the most popular babyface in a match agains each other and the winner would get all the gold. The program between those 2 was exceptionnal even if the promos where a little bit out there and the match itself was great and for the first time you could see the crowd not knowing who to cheer for.
Using this set of criteria, the only correct answers can be Hogan vs. Andre, Hogan vs. Warrior, or Hogan vs. Sting.
What those matches may lack in match quality, they MORE than make up for in all other categories. Because, those three are the top 3 matches in EVERY other category. The only one with a shot is Austin vs. Rock at WM 17, but the Impact on the Business was fairly minimal, because we had already seen it before. I can think of several matches with more impact on the business than Austin vs. Rock.
In the end, those three are the only ones that can match that set of criteria and be called the biggest main-event.
That's because Flair was never close to being in the same league as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant or Steve Austin in terms of drawing. Not even close. Flair is so far behind those three in terms of drawing, it always amazes me how people can call him the greatest ever.
I see your point SLY I stand corrected while most of those matches were big the one you mentioned fit the mold. However the other matches I listed met the criteria as is was stating before but if were going to base it on those set of criteria then your 100 percent right. Hogan vs. Andre, Hogan vs. Warrior, Had a huge effect of the business I cant believe i left that out. Face vs. Face Champion vs. Champion. Hot crowd build up, advertisement. What was it called oh yeah...the Ultimate challenge. Yea those you mentioned have to be top three... Great post SLY
ExtremeIronChef
Hey Yo!
Just for the record, Hogan/Flair should have happened about 3 years earlier than it did. WWF teased it, but sadly we never got it then. When it did happen in WCW, it wasn't nearly built up as much as it deserved to be and it wasn't promoted in the right way. But it didn't go without making an impact. I look at this match was the beginning of Hogan's heel turn. Obviously he was still very popular but in the months following this he began to get booed more and more until he eventually made his heel turn complete.
Another main event, which probably has already been mentioned, but I didn't feel like going through 7 previous pages to find it, is Hogan/Rock at WM18. You wanna talk drawing power? Then you have the biggest draw ever (Hogan) facing probably the third biggest draw ever (Rock, just behind Austin.) The match wasn't the greatest display of technical wrestling ever, but it did its job and in the process turned the face heel and the heel face, though Hogan wasn't really a heel when he returned anyway, the fans just wouldn't boo him. That match was one of the biggest in history, and one that I'm sure a lot of people had always wondered "will it ever happen?"
Another one, which again has already been mentioned is Hogan/Sting. On one side you had the biggest heel in the business (Hogan) vs the ultimate babyface (Sting) and people just wanted so bad to see Sting take back the world title from the nWo. The buildup was 18 months, and was almost perfect in its execution. It really made people want to buy Starrcade 97 and the buyrate showed that they did a great job. Now the match was somewhat of a letdown after all that hype, but I may be one of the few who actually think the match was better than a lot of people give it credit for. Sure, the end was a little iffy, and where they went with it in the next few months probably could have been done better, but I thought it was one of the only possible options WCW had.
Hogan/Andre will of course always be remembered, not for their wrestling ability, but for the impact the match had on the business. Sure the match itself, to be as nice as possible, sucked, but wrestling skill had nothing to do with that match.
Hogan/Savage at WM5 was also one of the biggest of its time. The two biggest stars in the WWF going one on one, Savage being champ and Hogan chasing. It was "The MegaPowers explode", and they sure did. The match was pretty good, if only because Savage was a better wrestler than people give him credit for, and it was most of all entertaining.
The common denominator in all these is Hogan. You can hate the man all you want, but you can never deny that pretty much any match he was in was going to draw huge numbers and have an impact.
Another main event, which probably has already been mentioned, but I didn't feel like going through 7 previous pages to find it, is Hogan/Rock at WM18. You wanna talk drawing power? Then you have the biggest draw ever (Hogan) facing probably the third biggest draw ever (Rock, just behind Austin.) The match wasn't the greatest display of technical wrestling ever, but it did its job and in the process turned the face heel and the heel face, though Hogan wasn't really a heel when he returned anyway, the fans just wouldn't boo him. That match was one of the biggest in history, and one that I'm sure a lot of people had always wondered "will it ever happen?"
Another one, which again has already been mentioned is Hogan/Sting. On one side you had the biggest heel in the business (Hogan) vs the ultimate babyface (Sting) and people just wanted so bad to see Sting take back the world title from the nWo. The buildup was 18 months, and was almost perfect in its execution. It really made people want to buy Starrcade 97 and the buyrate showed that they did a great job. Now the match was somewhat of a letdown after all that hype, but I may be one of the few who actually think the match was better than a lot of people give it credit for. Sure, the end was a little iffy, and where they went with it in the next few months probably could have been done better, but I thought it was one of the only possible options WCW had.
Hogan/Andre will of course always be remembered, not for their wrestling ability, but for the impact the match had on the business. Sure the match itself, to be as nice as possible, sucked, but wrestling skill had nothing to do with that match.
Hogan/Savage at WM5 was also one of the biggest of its time. The two biggest stars in the WWF going one on one, Savage being champ and Hogan chasing. It was "The MegaPowers explode", and they sure did. The match was pretty good, if only because Savage was a better wrestler than people give him credit for, and it was most of all entertaining.
The common denominator in all these is Hogan. You can hate the man all you want, but you can never deny that pretty much any match he was in was going to draw huge numbers and have an impact.
Heartthrob81
Dark Match Jobber
Biggest Main Event ever...as much as I hate to say it...mentions the name Hulk Hogan several times. Hogan/Warrior from WrestleMania X...the only time in Hogan's career he actually put someone over CLEAN. Hogan/Rock from WrestleMania X8. That match was just waiting to happen. And it was a classic. Then of course Hogan/Andre from WrestleMania 3.
But also on my list is also the match that unified the WCW Heavyweight Championship and the WCW International World Championship between Sting and Ric Flair. Those two ALWAYS put on a great show.
And also the Iron Man Match at WrestleMania XII between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart.
But also on my list is also the match that unified the WCW Heavyweight Championship and the WCW International World Championship between Sting and Ric Flair. Those two ALWAYS put on a great show.
And also the Iron Man Match at WrestleMania XII between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart.
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
My take, on the Biggest Main Event(s) Ever:
Hulk Hogan v. Ultimate Warrior: Wrestlemania VI, not only was it the first big meeting of the two. But it was historic for a number of reasons. Many people forget that the Ultimate Warrior was actually putting the Intercontinental Championship on the line. It was one of the first times a p.p.v. was headlined by two MAJOR faces going head-to-head, & it was also the first time they held the Main Event for Championship v. Championship. Hogan/Warrior "one" set the bar for major main events to come.
Royal Rumble 1992: The reason I'm listing this, is because it was the first time in history, the ONLY time to date, where the W.W.F/E. Championship has been decided in the actual Royal Rumble match. Where you had multiple entrants, from Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Sid Justice, Ric Flair, Undertaker, Rowdy Roddy Piper, & Ted DiBiase. All of which could've easily become the Champion. -- In my personal opinion, this Rumble set the bar for all the Royal Rumbles, as it came right down to the end with big name v. big name. No Rumble since, barring 2001 (Rock, Austin, Kane) & 2007 (Taker/H.B.K.) had such mystery surrounding who was going to win. But 1992 takes it, because it was for the W.W.F. Championship.
Bret Hart v. Shawn Michaels: Take your pick. Survivor Series 1992, Wrestlemania 12, or Survivor Series 1997. All three Main Events that each put on, were great bar-setters.
S.S. 92 - Bret Hart JUST won the W.W.F. Championship from Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels JUST won the Intercontinental Championship from British Bulldog. Both men were becoming the new face of the next generation, to follow in the foot-steps of Hogan, Savage & Flair. This match was a true showing of the next step in the history of younger talent.
WM 12 - The first ever (official) Iron Man Match, headlined at Wrestlemania. Tons of questions surrounded whether either man could captivate the audience for an entire hour, but this match put non-believers to rest, as not only did they captive for the whole hour, but the did it well into overtime.
S.S. 97 - The classic ending in their heated rivalry. Who screwed who?! Did Bret screw the W.W.F.? Did H.B.K. screw Bret? Did McMahon screw Bret? This match will NEVER be forgotten, most of all by canadians. The actual match (in my opinion) was the worst of the main 3, but the ending was a true classic, to end a feud.
I could list several more big named Main Events, but I'll leave it there for now.
Hulk Hogan v. Ultimate Warrior: Wrestlemania VI, not only was it the first big meeting of the two. But it was historic for a number of reasons. Many people forget that the Ultimate Warrior was actually putting the Intercontinental Championship on the line. It was one of the first times a p.p.v. was headlined by two MAJOR faces going head-to-head, & it was also the first time they held the Main Event for Championship v. Championship. Hogan/Warrior "one" set the bar for major main events to come.
Royal Rumble 1992: The reason I'm listing this, is because it was the first time in history, the ONLY time to date, where the W.W.F/E. Championship has been decided in the actual Royal Rumble match. Where you had multiple entrants, from Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Sid Justice, Ric Flair, Undertaker, Rowdy Roddy Piper, & Ted DiBiase. All of which could've easily become the Champion. -- In my personal opinion, this Rumble set the bar for all the Royal Rumbles, as it came right down to the end with big name v. big name. No Rumble since, barring 2001 (Rock, Austin, Kane) & 2007 (Taker/H.B.K.) had such mystery surrounding who was going to win. But 1992 takes it, because it was for the W.W.F. Championship.
Bret Hart v. Shawn Michaels: Take your pick. Survivor Series 1992, Wrestlemania 12, or Survivor Series 1997. All three Main Events that each put on, were great bar-setters.
S.S. 92 - Bret Hart JUST won the W.W.F. Championship from Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels JUST won the Intercontinental Championship from British Bulldog. Both men were becoming the new face of the next generation, to follow in the foot-steps of Hogan, Savage & Flair. This match was a true showing of the next step in the history of younger talent.
WM 12 - The first ever (official) Iron Man Match, headlined at Wrestlemania. Tons of questions surrounded whether either man could captivate the audience for an entire hour, but this match put non-believers to rest, as not only did they captive for the whole hour, but the did it well into overtime.
S.S. 97 - The classic ending in their heated rivalry. Who screwed who?! Did Bret screw the W.W.F.? Did H.B.K. screw Bret? Did McMahon screw Bret? This match will NEVER be forgotten, most of all by canadians. The actual match (in my opinion) was the worst of the main 3, but the ending was a true classic, to end a feud.
I could list several more big named Main Events, but I'll leave it there for now.
jess_tanswell
Dark Match Jobber
I'll make this short and sweet the biggest main event i've ever seen wasnt even the main event. and that match was The Rock vs Hulk Hogan at wrestlemania x8. It is the only dream match in that kind of league we'll ever see you can compare old wrestlers to new wrestlers but you'll never get to see them actually wrestle. We did see Rock vs Hogan and it was awsome the atmosphere of the whole thing was amazing. Rock as the face hogan as the heel but when the match happens we have two face's and the crowd is split right down the middle. The match was awsome and The Rock made Hulk Hogan look really good. The greatest main event of all time is definetly The Rock Vs Hogan Followed by the rock and Austin in Austin's last match.
There are numerous based on hype, match quality, crowd reaction ect. Rock v Austin(mania 17)- It was excellently booked, the atmosphere was awesome, the match quality was tremendous, the hype was amazing and it had worthy participants.
Sting v Hogan(starrcade 97)-The biggest match in WCW's history, it was built for over a year without Sting actually wrestling and the match was shocking. Still though a HUGE main event.
Finally Angle v Joe(genesis 06)- The match that proved without a doubt that Samoe Joe is one of the best wrestlers in the world and that Angle still has it, built with pull apart brawls to perfection, atmosphere was awe inspiring, match was phenomenal and it is without a doubt TNA's biggest main event to date.
Sting v Hogan(starrcade 97)-The biggest match in WCW's history, it was built for over a year without Sting actually wrestling and the match was shocking. Still though a HUGE main event.
Finally Angle v Joe(genesis 06)- The match that proved without a doubt that Samoe Joe is one of the best wrestlers in the world and that Angle still has it, built with pull apart brawls to perfection, atmosphere was awe inspiring, match was phenomenal and it is without a doubt TNA's biggest main event to date.
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mattitude_03
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Oooooo 2 choices here either Wrestlemania 17 Stone Cold vs Rock both of which huge fan base both faces both outstanding wrestlers and second choice would definatly be Wrestlemania 18 Hoagn vs Rock how can you beat that?
bigshot316
Dark Match Winner
It looks like you are talking amount of headliners together in a match here yeah?
This years Royal Rumble probably had the bigest amount of headliners ever together in a Royal Rumble; I wasn't sure who would win for once!!!
So maybe it could be that.
It is very hard to choose one particular event or match, sometimes matches just FEEL special.
Rock vs Hogan for instance, or Hogan Vs Warrior.
WMX for some reason felt special, maybe it was because of Pam Anderson etc. being there..
This years Royal Rumble probably had the bigest amount of headliners ever together in a Royal Rumble; I wasn't sure who would win for once!!!
So maybe it could be that.
It is very hard to choose one particular event or match, sometimes matches just FEEL special.
Rock vs Hogan for instance, or Hogan Vs Warrior.
WMX for some reason felt special, maybe it was because of Pam Anderson etc. being there..
I'd say it would probably be something like The Rock vs Hogan at Wreslemania 18. It surely was hyped as the biggest match of all time, and alot of people I know consider it to be.
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels at Wreslemania is also a strong contender.
My personal favourite main event of all time - Ricky Steamboat vs Ric Flair, Chi Town Rumble 1989. Either that, or the match they had at Wrestlewar the same year.
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels at Wreslemania is also a strong contender.
My personal favourite main event of all time - Ricky Steamboat vs Ric Flair, Chi Town Rumble 1989. Either that, or the match they had at Wrestlewar the same year.