Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper — WrestleMania VIII
These two superstars were practically family, so watching intercontinental Champion Roddy Piper and challenger Bret Hart battle it out was a tough one. Each man took disheartening shortcuts – including Piper’s plot to initiate the “Hit Man” when the bell was rung and when the referee was down and out. The Hoosier Dome begged “Hot Rod” to stay the course of righteousness, which he actually did. Ultimately, The Excellence of Execution scored the three-count by deftly countering Piper’s sleeper hold into a pin. This match was rattled with uncharacteristic rule-breaking, the winning fall was clean and the post-match was reserved for pure sportsmanship, with Piper strapping the Intercontinental Title around Hart’s waist.
Bret Hart Vs Roddy Piper Wrestlemania Viii
The Undertaker vs. Edge — WrestleMania XXIV
Fans witnessed The Streak go head-to-head against a World Champion — a fearless, Machiavellian World Champion to say the least. Edge sure gave the impression that The Undertaker’s untarnished record was legitimately at risk. Gulp. How could we forget The Undertaker’s dive, which was probably the most graceful in his career; the sinister act where The Rated-R Superstar worked over The Phenom’s hurt back; or watching the ref Charles Robinson’s mad dash down the aisle, which was meaningless when Edge kicked out at two and three-quarters. The Undertaker preserved The Streak in a manner that was equal parts exhilarating and unbelievable. Although Edge Speared The Phenom, The Undertaker suddenly rose from the grave and locked in the Hell’s Gate for the submission victory. I have goosebumps just thinking about it.
The Undertaker Vs Edge Wrestlemania Xxiv
