The Match of 2002

[BOSS Productions]

So yah I just do these threads because I want to know what your favorite matches of a certain year are. This year 2002 is my 2nd favorite year behind 2003 and preceding 2004, I think this year was amazing it was packed with stars and legends won their last WWE Title in this year. This year also hosts my 3rd favorite Mania, WM 18 which is behind WM 19 and 20 on my list.

Now I want to know what your favorite match or matches of 2002 were and please explain why and put your matches in order from 1 - 5 (5 is the maximum). Here goes my list :

1). The Rock VS Hollywood Hulk Hogan WM 18 - For those who are wondering this is my FAVORITE match of all time for several reasons. Firstly, I really loved the crowds reaction in the sky dome/rogers center it really gave me goosebumps especially when Hogan hulks up and the CROWD EXPLODED that was a moment in my books. This match is also my favorite because it took place in Toronto my home town which makes the match even better. Also as some of you may know I am a fan of dream matches no matter how crappy they are and guess what this is match was the Biggest Dream Match in my opinion really , I cannot think of how they could improve it, I like Hogan better than the Rock but I still love this match no matter what the outcome was therefore this tops my list of The Match of 2002.

2). The Rock VS Undertaker VS Kurt Angle Vengeance 2002- Vengeance 2002 was great , I remember buying the DVD because it had a lot of stars on it - Triple H, John Cena, Jeff Hardy, Brock Lesnar, RVD, Y2J, Hogan etc.. I did not order the PPV in 2002 so I bought it in 2004. I was really satisfied with this match it had a perfect beginning where Kurt Angle tried to get noticed and got punched by both Rock and Taker, this match also had a perfect ending where The Rock was pinning Angle and Undertaker jumped a second to late losing the title , I really liked that ending even though I was routing for Big Evil. The match itself was great but I also enjoyed the build up and Trust Company- Downfall was a perfect song used in the promo which made me more hyped up to see the match. For these reasons this match takes the number two spot.

3). Hulk Hogan and Edge VS Christian and Lance Storm Tag Titles Vengeance 2002- I really don't know why I enjoy this match but I do it is nothing special but I guess I was a Hulkamaniac and a Edge Head. I also liked that backstage encounter between Jeff Hardy and Hogan and Flair I am not really sure if it was before the match or not but anyways there really is no specific reason to why I like this match I just do.

4). Brock Lesnar VS Undertaker Hell In A Cell No Mercy 2002- I liked this match for several reasons. Firstly, it was a hell in a cell , back in those days a hell in a cell was epic not a PPV so you knew something special was going to happen. Secondly, I really liked how Undertaker put Brock over BIG , I could tell that Undertaker really liked working with Brock and wanted to put him over , he must have by letting Brock beat him in his own match cleanly. I enjoyed this match also for its brutality they did not exit the cell but it was brutal like how a cell should be and my favorite moment from that match was Brock hitting Taker with the steel step twice opening him up really bad that was insane I really liked it though. Overall this match was really good and it lived up to the hell in a cell name in my opinion so it takes the number 4 spot.

Now please list your favorite matches from 2002 and explain why you like them and put them in order as well.

THIS IS STRICTLY WWE MATCHES ONLY

 

[The Con Volt]

Hogan Vs. Rocky BY FAR. You know why? Because I was THERE. That was without a doubt my favorite Wrestlemania match I've seen live, besides the street fight between Vince and Shane at X-7. This match was nuts. You know when sometimes the fans like both wrestlers equally? Typically there's some silent language that makes us cheer both names back and forth physically down the middle of the stadium. But, in this match? No one could agree cuz it was split literally because it was exactly half and half for at least little while. So we ended up with real weird chants like ROGAN and HOCKEY. haha it was utter pandemonium.

 

[Nadeem Ahmad]

I attended "WWE Survivor Series 2002" and remember watching the inaugural match of the "Elimination Chamber" which featured Chris Jericho, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, Kane, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. It was allowing the main wrestlers from the brand of "Raw" to compete in a unique structure at the time and did not use a lot of unnecessary blood to make it seem more dangerous. I did not even understand the storylines too well because I did not follow the programming after June of that year but understood the significance of the World Heavyweight Championship being defended at Madison Square Garden on an event that was themed about survival minus the traditional "Survivor Series matches". I was feeling the chills of watching it live as the spots did not detract from too many of the flowing segments of the fight which was desperately an attentive situation. I mean when thinking of the "kayfabe", it was difficult for one wrestler to try to hold off one opponent while waiting for the ther participants to come in after intervals of four minutes or of five minutes if he or she was to fail in eliminating the present opponent.

Booker T quickly was gone from it but displayed amazing technical abilities and athleticism of a wrestler with a medium height and with a strongly built chest and with large muscular biceps.

Rob Van Dam tried to be too aerial but was impressing with the spinning kicks and with the background of martial arts. I liked how he moved with more than just legs and arms and how he literally utilized the back and the abdomen to roll around and to get closer to the next victim. I am not sure if I recall correctly but I vaguely looked at him doing something that resembled the "Rolling Thunder" except I think he did it over the top rope onto a person who was laying on the metal surrounding the ring. Correct me if I am wrong because I was sitting on the second level so it could have been something else that did not catch the eye properly.

I know I was somewhat dissapointed although not surprised by the performance of Kane who appeared to be slower than usual or to even get injured but if it was a legitimate injury I will try to understand. Maybe the other guys did not sell the hits of him or he just did not use full strength but when going into the show I may have prepared for him to really throw the other performers around comfortably for him to slam them with ease.

Personally I felt that Chris Jericho was the more valued player of the bout as he really improvised and helped to suspend the knowledge of these contests that were being scripted and being practiced. He just was capable of really outlasting the five peers in terms of technical wrestling, jumping and even of brawling.

Triple H was actually selling the attacks on him contrary to what many posters of the internet would later type about but maybe those things happenned because klunderbunker mentioned in a review that he became hurt in reality which was something that I did not know as I was there. Before falling down and laying for a long time he really got into a rhythm and wrestled preferably to only punching.

Shawn came in and really impressed which was obvious and characteristic of him. I know several others would say he was too slow and limited with the set of moves but I viewed a man who was struck on a broken back which did not let him actively compete for almost four years and considering the surgeries he had gone through I thought he was remarkable. It was also rare to see the three original Grand Slam Champions of the World Wrestling Federation battling for the main title at a historic event.

I wanted to say things about more matches but need to go and do some unofficial business in the bathroom now.

 

[Nadeem Ahmad]

I also thought that Booker T and Edge did a spectacular job at Wrestlemania Eighteen. The contest was short but the guys took turns without seeming as if they were just set up for each other. The hits looked like they were hard and hurting while both of them took the breaks that they needed during such an event. It was hard for me go get over the awesomeness of kicks from Booker T and over how he could stretch so easily. Edge was very quick and able to pick up Booker and to do moves which he desired without a lot of exertion. I also felt as if Booker T was going to pin him and swerve the "hometown" crowd as he really seemed to stand against him with a chance of demolishing him in the ring. It is not due to going with all things out against him but he was just so big for a man of that stature that I expected Edge to be cold and down for a long time on the floor after taking some shots. Booker also pushed a lot of weight on him too which was almost bordering to being stiff work. Anyway Edge somehow recovered while the audience was less audible to Booker T being good in the ring and the commentators were talking about the fake endorsement of a commercial for shampoo. I thought it was very biased for some of them to not appreciate Booker but I love Adam Copeland too so I thought I let it slide. Ha ha.

 

[AMH]

My favorite match of '02 was Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit for the WWE (Smackdown) tag titles from No Mercy. This match had it all. High flying spots, great technical effort, great story telling. Just all and all a great match from beginning to end that once again showed how dominate Smackdown was at the beginning of the brand split. I'm sure many remember the Brock Lesnar/Undertaker Hell in a Cell match from that event, but to me that was by far the match of the night. Argueably, one of the best tag team title matches in WWE history. If you haven't seen it, you should. It's amazing.

 

[Nadeem Ahmad]

I am sorry about dividing the opinions of these five matches into separate posts but I had to leave earlier.

I listed the Elimination Chamber as the first choice and the match of Booker T and Edge from Wrestlemania Eighteen as the second option.

Now another match which stayed in the memory was a "ten man tag team match" that was happenning in June on "WWE Raw". I think the teams were Buh Buh Ray Dudley, Spike Dudley, Booker T, Goldust and Rob Van Dam against Kevin Nash, somebody else and the "Un-Americans" who were Christian, Test and Lance Storm. I probably did not recall the participants correctly and might have even typed about them being on the false sides but I know it was the match in which Nash was returning after being injured and he hurt the leg again. I don't want to see anybody get hurt and he was not the reason for liking this match but it felt to be studded with a lot of newer, younger starring talented workers and Booker T and RVD really were breaking out into the spotlights. This was the main event of the show and actually involved quite a few tags between the segments for the commercials so it was unpredictable and wild. A lot of action from the Canadian team was fast and they "double-teamed" and "triple-teamed" near the turnbuckle effectively. Booker T and Goldust just did not use that replacable chemistry as a "tag team" up to this point but were showing signs of being on a similar page and Dustin Rhodes really was knocking people down with powered strikes and could slam the breath out of another heavy weight. Buh Buh Ray was really clobbering the guys too and was presented as being stronger than Bradshaw who became a future WWE Champion. Spike Dudley just was fortunate to do some spots but was as tough as almost any other guy of a compared size like Crash Holly to say somebody. RVD really helped the fans to be heard as he fought well with the signature moves and even powered against the Un-Americans. I somehow remember predicting that Kevin Nash would immediately break something on the body before taking even three steps into the fight and I was very close but it was a shame to see him go down with that much pain. If somebody could reiterate about who else was actually in this match that might help.

For the fourth bout I might describe the championship of Rocky being attempted to be defended against Brock Lesnar. It involved two premier trained gladiators in the primes who just gave most of the efforts into the actual competition instead of wasting it on silly times of running in and interfering prior to the showdown. I did not watch the preceding instances of the contact between them but I mean they did not get mixed in matches of tagging against each other too much and really saved the energy for Summerslam of that year. It was teased by the King of the Ring while Paul E. Heyman was verbally trashing the opposition of Lesnar and insinuating that Brock could destroy Rocky. The headline was billed as "Rock vs. Brock" and just was captivating enough to draw people to the seats and to purchase the "Pay-Per-View". I had not seen it for a while so going by the things that I remembered I noticed that Brock let most of the offense in and shouldered Rocky oftenly, picked him up quickly at times and without much relent attempted to do the "F Five" on him. Rocky let it go back and forth as he tried the "Rock Bottom", a DDT and maybe a "Samoan Drop". I did not watch this program during the last seven years so I was not too accurate. Anyway I thought Rocky would be leaving permanently from the company to star in movies so naturally I thought he would drop the belt and since I at the time thought he was overrated as a competitor, I naturally thought this would be a different setting and atmosphere for Brock who was basically just going through opponents with more strength and attention than Goldberg did during the streak in WCW. For the company to let a young rookie look so strong and quick without losing a step against an established face of Rocky, a risk was taken and it financially paid off as he helped to fill in the role of him during the next one and a half years.

An overlooked round of this era was between Rob Van Dam and Eddie Guerrero in the tournament of the King of the Ring. Eddie had just tried to be clean after being suspended for drugs which is something that most people do not know about and he was not only fighting against lighter forms of competition. He started going against RVD in this short qualifier which involved a missed "frog splash" as one of the highlights. The negativity of it might be perceived but I felt that he was building up to it and that it would be expected for him to let it go and to pin Van Dam after jumping on him to advance with an upset. I honestly do not retain the majority of the match by remembering it but know that it was basically to allow RVD to show good performances against worthy wrestlers as Eddie did not really get in too much offensive manuevers against him. He still carried it well though and helped RVD to look stronger instead of just a flashy guy that knew how to do tricks. He really let him be seen as a good technical wrestler despite being beaten up a lot.

Anyway those were the five choices in the descending order which just came to the head after random instances.

 

[HBK = Greatest Ever]

1. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H, Summerslam 2002. A perfect build up to michaels come back. This was shawns first match in over 4 years and they stole summerslam in an epic 27 minute street fight. This was my favorite match ever before i saw taker-hbk at mania 25.

2. The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan, Wrestlemania 18. The crowd, the crowd, the crowd, WOW. This match had the greatest crowd participation ever. The match was good at best but the crowd made it seem like it was the biggest thing ever. The fans were nuts for Hogan and it proved that nobody will ever be a bigger wrestling star than Hulk Hogan.

 

[DiscipleofWrestling]

2002 was a great year for PPV matches.... maybe not so much on TV as far as the overall product was concerned. I've got 5 matches which stand out to me as the best of 2002.

1) The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan- WrestleMania X-8- What a great contest between two of the most charismatic wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of boots. But what makes this match? The Rock winning? No. Hulk Hogan hulking up? Not quite. It was the audience at Skydome. 75,000 fans screaming "Hogan, Hogan" and bringing back Hulkamania. That was the crucible for the entire match. And the brilliance of The Rock to go along with the audience and heel it up a little bit during the match made it that much better. I would have preferred for Hogan to drop the leg and beat Rock, but I think the better decision was made in the end as Hogan passed the torch to The Rock.

2) Elimination Chamber Match- Survivor Series- What hasn't been said about this match? It set the standards for an Elimination Chamber match at such a high ground that very few, if any, other EC matches have ever come close to matching. From RVD's Spiderman maneuver to several chamber pods being smashed to oblivion, from high-flying maneuvers from the top of the pods to the ability of Triple H to finish the match with a crushed throat, the best near hour of WWE wrestling that year.

3) Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle vs. The Rock- Vengeance 2002- GREAT match. Other than the triple threat series between HHH/HBK/Benoit, this was my favorite triple threat match ever. Multiple finishes, executing one another's finishing maneuvers, and some intense drama between all three.

4) Rob Van Dam vs. Goldust- No Way Out 2002- Very few people actually remember this match, but it saved what was otherwise an abysmal PPV from epic failure. I thought Goldust and RVD had great chemistry and really showcased Goldust's wrestling ability to work with wrestlers of multiple types.

5) Triple H vs. Y2J - Hell in a Cell- Judgment Day 2002- This was a match worthy of the two performers in it. I was a little underwhelmed by the WM match because it had the misfortune of going on after Hogan-Rock. This was carnage that personified everything that I want to see in a Hell in a Cell match.

Honorable Mentions
Triple H vs. HBK- Non Sanctioned Match- SummerSlam 2002
Two out of Three Falls- Benoit/Angle vs. Mysterio/Edge- Smackdown November 2002 (It technically went for four falls, which I believe is a first for that type of match)

 

[TLC]

I cant make a list for my choices so it'll just be matches.

Vengeance 2002
The Rock vs Kurt Angle vs Undertaker

This match was fucking brilliant too watch, you could see any of these walking out with the gold and that's why it was so entertaining because you could never tell when it was going to end. The ending was a great and I loved that Rock so it was a much better match. I loved them all stealing each others finishers and great wrestling involved. What a match.

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H
Non Sactioned Match

This was Shawn Michaels first match in how ever long, this was an absolute blood bath, but also told a story which rarely ever happens any more. I knew from the get go that these two would have an awesome match, the ending was superb and was even better when Triple H hit him with the sledge hammer. Made Triple H look like a absolute monster.

First Ever Elimination Chamber
Kane vs RVD vs Booker T vs Triple H vs Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels

This match was first of its kind and was really just too prolong the fued of Triple H vs Shawn Michaels but I am glad they did it, this match was brutal as they can come and was soo entertaining. RVD was absolutely superb in this match, showing what you can do in this match. Kane was a monster, this was the time to put the strap on him but oh well. Booker T was Booker T lol. Jericho was great like always. Triple H was good even though RVD crushed his larynx with the Frog Splash from the top of the pod. Shawn was golden yet made it seem like the others weren't as good as someone who had been away from the ring for ages. Even with that the match was outstanding.


Two out of Three Falls
Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle vs Edge and Rey Mysterio

Now I haven't watched this match in a long time but this match was fucking brilliant. This was when the Tag Belts meant a lot, it didn't last very long but was golden at one time. This match was brilliant between two tag teams whom were a make shift tag team. It gave promise to the division which didnt last but still. One of the best tag matches I have ever watched.

TLC 4
Raw Roulette
Jeff Hardy and RVD vs Chris Jericho and Christian vs Bubba and Spike Dudley vs Kane

This match was the first too be shown on raw. It was supposed to be Kane and Hurricane but Triple H took him out earlier. This match was sooo fun to watch, with some great spots e.g. Jeff Hardy leg drop through table with Kane on top of it. Was an all out brawl, with Kane getting the win showing his dominance which was a good choice, was a very good match which shocked everyone as no one knew it would be on.

 

[ljn12]

Some excellent matches already suggested - but just to throw some different ones in the mix.......

Kurt Angle vs Edge at Backlash and Judgment Day.

Eddie vs Edge at Summerslam, Unforgiven and then an even better one on Smackdown (No DQ)

Eddie vs RVD ladder match on Raw.

There were a whole bunch of tag team matches involving Mysterio/Edge, Benoit/Angle and the Guerreros which were all brilliant.

Summerslam 02 had a great card including Rock vs Brock, HHH vs HBK, Mysterio vs Angle.

Booker T vs Big Show also had a really good match at Vengeance - mostly because of some cool spots by Booker.

2002 saw the start of the brand extension, and it was Smackdown which for the most part that delivered far better matches, with Raw miles behind in terms of in-ring action.

 

[Blade]

Well obviously first is the Hogan vs Rock match. But in fairness, what can I say about that which hasn't already been said? It was just so amazing to watch and it'll never get boring to watch repeated times due to the crowd and the atmosphere. Just Wow.

Now, next I'm gonna go with the Elimination chamber. This was something new exciting, and it was essentially the 6 man Hell in a Cell taken one step further. This match and this event in general will always hold a special place in my heart because it was the first PPV I ever saw live and I loved it. I remember the anticipation me and my friends had waiting for this match. With every major move, every smash into the sell and every wrestler released from a chamber we had a little mark out. It was just awesome.

And lastly I'm gonna go for Brock vs Rock. Even though it was only a month of build up, this became a hugely anticipated match simply because everyone knew Brock couldn't be stopped yet Rocky was such a huge star that it was impossible to imagine him losing to a rookie, no matter how hot that rookie was. It was kind of an irresistable force vs immovable object kinda deal. And it was a great match overall. The Rock put over Brock and made him look like a star. The crowd were really into it, wanting Brock to win.

 

[Showstopper530]

My top 5 matches from one of the great years in wrestling history, 2002 are:

1. Triple H vs. HBK- SummerSlam- Unsanctioned street fight- What hasnt been said about this match already, just incredible. Shawn misses 4 years, comes back and is in top form. Hunter was a great heel, and the end of this match was booked perfectly.

2. Mysterio/Edge vs. Angle/Benoit- No Mercy- Tag team titles match- The greatest tag team contest in history in my opinion. You had fast paced, back and forth action, high flying, technical wrestling, just a very exciting match.

3. Rock vs. Hogan- Wrestlemania- Again enough has already been said about this one.

4. Jeff Hardy vs. Undertaker- Raw- WWE Undisputed title Ladder match- This was the start of Jeff's singles career, and in my opinion maybe the greatest Raw match ever. Jeff completely sold us that he could hang with 'Taker, and the show of respect by Big Evil after the bout was even greater and more valuable than if Jeff would have won.

5. Kurt Angle vs. Edge- Judgement Day Hair match- A great technical match which saw no clear cut favorite the entire time, back and forth these two had great chemistry together and this is the match where Kurt lost his hair for good...

2002 had many great matches...

 

[The Brain]

My top 5 matches from one of the great years in wrestling history, 2002 are:

1. Triple H vs. HBK- SummerSlam- Unsanctioned street fight- What hasnt been said about this match already, just incredible. Shawn misses 4 years, comes back and is in top form. Hunter was a great heel, and the end of this match was booked perfectly.

2. Mysterio/Edge vs. Angle/Benoit- No Mercy- Tag team titles match- The greatest tag team contest in history in my opinion. You had fast paced, back and forth action, high flying, technical wrestling, just a very exciting match.

3. Rock vs. Hogan- Wrestlemania- Again enough has already been said about this one.

4. Jeff Hardy vs. Undertaker- Raw- WWE Undisputed title Ladder match- This was the start of Jeff's singles career, and in my opinion maybe the greatest Raw match ever. Jeff completely sold us that he could hang with 'Taker, and the show of respect by Big Evil after the bout was even greater and more valuable than if Jeff would have won.

5. Kurt Angle vs. Edge- Judgement Day Hair match- A great technical match which saw no clear cut favorite the entire time, back and forth these two had great chemistry together and this is the match where Kurt lost his hair for good...

2002 had many great matches...

Wow this is almost exactly like my list. The only one I would take out is Hardy vs. Taker. It was a good match, but I don't think I would put it in the top five of the year. I felt the ladder match between Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam was better. Make that subsituation and this is the perfect list in my opinion.

 

[the troop]

It has to be Rock-Hogan at WM 18. Of course everyone has already said almost everything that needed to be said, how the crowd basically made the match and the atmosphere at the Toronto Skydome was so exhilarating to experience even if you were just watching it on TV.

I think another match that should be considered is Eddie Guerrero vs Edge No DQ match on Smackdown in October. Throughout the summer, these two men had a very solid, underated feud. One of the best on Smackdown. After two very good matches at Summerslam and Unforgiven, they had their rubber match.

The first half of the match was a pretty straight-forward wrestling match. As it begins to seem like it will just be a nice fast-paced wrestling match, it takes a pretty hard left turn. After that it becomes a grueling, nicely done street fight. There were a lot of cool spots in this match, especially with the ladder. I loved how innovated and creative they got with just one ladder. Anyways, these two proved that they can work great together in any type of match they are put into.

After an awesome execution off said ladder, one of the best feuds of the year is over, with Edge being the victor.

 

[HBK-aholic]

It astounds me this match is not high up on everyones list. It's times like these I need NorCal. The Summerslam 2002 match between Shawn Michaels and Triple H is probably my favourite match between the 2, which is a huge compliment as I LOVE all of their work. This match had everything you'd want from a wrestling match. It was an unsactioned match, and, while that can sometimes take away from a match, it was perfect here. It did exactly what it needed to in portraying a story. Not to mention how incredible that Shawn could come back and pull off a match this great after being out of action for 4 years. One of my favourite matches of all time.

 

[TNA2009Forward]

When I think of 2002 within WWE, I recall quite some great matches that took place that year that included:

1. Hollywood Hogan vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 18

-What a historic match it was, it was momumental moments like these WWE produced that almost gave me an orgasmic collapse. The crowd was uber hot, the atmosphere was set accordingly, two icons went head to head, one from the past generation and one from the current. I'll say this was one of, if not, the best Hogan match and of course Rock has had many other classics with the likes of Austin, Triple H and others. But anyway, great storytelling match!

2. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H in an Unsanctioned Match at SummerSlam 2002

-Oh how beautiful was this chapter. Shawn Michaels returns after not wrestling for four years due to a severe back injury and he walks into SummerSlam to gain a measure of revenge for his former buddy Triple H ultimately swaying a DX reformation and trying to permanently finish him off. Thought this was a powerful and moving storyline to resurrect HBK back into the business and the match ended emotionally both positive and negative for both, great match it was!

3. Triple H vs. RVD vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kane vs. Booker.T vs. Shawn Michaels in an Elimination Chamber Match at Survivor Series 2002

-Fantastic match-up, lots of suspense, anticipation and thrill occupied my interest. HHH and HBK continue their feud in the midst of this cool original creation known as the Elimination Chamber and the end result was shocking to many, who would have thought HBK would have won the World Title? A highlight for the year most definitely!

4. Kane & Hurricane (c) vs. Dudley Boyz (Spike and Bubba) vs. Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Jericho and Christian in a 4 Way Tag Team Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match for Tag Titles on a RAW Roulette episode.

-A superior RAW main event. Lots of action everywhere, plenty excitement. Only thing I wasn't sold on was Kane winning and retaining the championship within the absence of Hurricane as his tag partner!

 

[ted sheckler]

1. Shawn Michaels vs HHH Summerslam 2002
I think this match exceeded just about everyones expectations. The story leading up to this match and beyond was done perfectly. None of us knew how Shawns back would hold up and it seemed like every sideslam onto the chair or leap off the ladder could be the final nail in the coffin for ole HBK. But he came back and showed why he is still "the showstopper!!!"

2. Hogan vs Rock at Wrestlemania.
While this was not a technical masterpiece it more than made up for it in having that "Big Match feel" This is a perfect example of the crowd making a match.

3. Brock vs the Rock Summerslam 2002
Rock did a great job of putting over Lesner. Rocks showmanship and Brocks athleticness mixed well to make on hell of a match.

2.

 

[Jugganauts09]

I have a few that i liked in 2002 but the only match that stands out for me is Kurt Angle and Chris Beniot vs Rey Mysteiro and Edge at No Mercy 2002 you had back and forth action, high flying, technical wrestling if you havent seen this match i adivise you quickly go out and see it one of the best matches of the modern era. Great spots by everyone in the match. In my opinion this was not just the match of the year this goes into the top 5 matches of the decade you dont see many matches like this anymore.

Heres a video i found to show you all this match

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f07ktJegbfs

 

[mr.davidson]

If ever you doubt why Hogan is the best, this proves y

I was there at the Skydome for that match. When his Music played and when he came out from behind the curtain, the Crowd went wild... Toronto has always been Hogan country, and this proves beyond a doubt that it doesnt take slick moves to b a great wrestling match... It so reminded me of the old wrestling i use to watch as a kid. The moves sets, the BODY SLAMS, the Clothes lines. Just Classices.

I remember WM 6 When he faced Warrior which i was there 4 as well... amazing... the crowd was just PISSED when Hogan lost and i remeber them leaving while the warrior was celebrating his victory. again not tech wrestling but the power of the atmosphere just amazing and though u think its the crowd. Its because of Hogan that the crowd gets so hyped and explodes.

Hogan is truly a legend and though tech wrestling, high flying wrestling is fun 2 watch. I really miss the power houses that would run the ring with scoop slams, body slams, power slams , clothes lines, and streches......

I am sure one days the might return, but Hogan gave it 2 us one last time and it was just amazing