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The Top 50 Best WrestleMania Matches of All Time Ranked – Counting Down WWE’s Greatest Bouts 673o2p

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Published11 Apr 2025

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We’ve ranked our top 50 best WrestleMania matches of all time.

Every wrestling fan has that one WrestleMania match they’ll never forget – but what happens when we stack them all up? And which one stands above the rest?

Over the decades, WWE has hosted hundreds of WrestleMania matches, and they even released their own “Top 50 Greatest WrestleMania Matches” list.

But let’s be honest… Does that list truly reflect the in-ring quality and emotional impact of each match? Or is it clouded by nostalgia, company agendas, and storyline favoritism?

That’s why we decided to make our own definitive ranking — counting down the top 50 best WrestleMania matches of all time, based purely on match quality, storytelling, historical significance, and crowd response.

What Is the Best WrestleMania Match Ever? 463t38

According to countless fans, critics, and this very list, the greatest WrestleMania match of all time is Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin from WrestleMania 13.

It’s a masterclass in storytelling, featuring a rare double turn, iconic visuals (Austin ing out in a pool of blood after refusing to tap out), and a gritty realism that changed wrestling forever.

It was a turning point in WWE history that started Austin’s rise to superstardom and solidified Hart’s heel turn.

But that’s just one match in a long legacy of greatness. Let’s count down the rest…

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#50. AJ Styles vs Shane McMahon – WrestleMania 33 4i222h

A surprisingly strong opener that proved Shane still had some magic in his punches and was willing to take sick bumps – and AJ can have a good match with anyone.

#49. Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero – WrestleMania XX 54t1f

A technical match with a sly finish – Eddie outsmarting Angle with the infamous boot trick.

#48. Bayley vs Iyo Sky – WrestleMania XL 6o6j5b

While the build to the match lacked, the two women put on a modern classic as a payoff to the Damage CTRL saga.

#47. Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania XII 74p3q

The Iron Man Match. A bit marmalade. An hour of grit and heart, ending with Shawn’s boyhood dream realised.

#46. Intercontinental Title Ladder Match (Daniel Bryan vs Bad News Barrett vs Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler vs Luke Harper vs R-Truth vs Stardust) – WrestleMania 31 4f48p

Daniel Bryan wins gold in a chaotic multi-man ladder war. A high-octane start to Mania and a good feel-good moment for Bryan.

#45. Daniel Bryan vs Batista vs Randy Orton – WrestleMania XXX 6j4j3k

The culmination of the “Yes Movement”. A true underdog story done perfectly.

#44. Ric Flair vs Randy Savage – WrestleMania VIII 59e14

Personal stakes, pure emotion, and two legends going at it in a fiery brawl.

#43. Razor Ramon vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania X 5we57

The match that made the ladder match a staple. Not as watchable as ladder matches of today, but some iconic spots that still hold up.

#42. The Undertaker vs Edge – WrestleMania XXIV 1j101m

Edge pushed Taker to his limits in the main event for the World Heavyweight Championship. Tons of fun big spots, counters, and near falls. Taker is in the best shape of his career.

The precursor to TLC. Chaotic and innovative spectacle – three teams breaking the mould.

#40. Triple H vs Sting – WrestleMania 31 4a4i4o

Sting’s WWE debut was a genuine pop fest. Not perfect – and definitely the wrong winner – but memorable with the DX vs nWo chaos.

#39. Seth Rollins vs Logan Paul – WrestleMania 39 Night 1 634m31

A perfect blend of athleticism and showmanship. Probably Logan’s best match – a testament to the in-ring work of Rollins.

#38. Daniel Bryan vs Triple H – WrestleMania XXX 4t66f

A technical war that opened the door for Bryan’s historic double-main-event night. Bryan brought out the best in Triple H.

#37. John Cena vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania 23 5a2k2m

An excellent, often overlooked main event. These two delivered an intense, physical contest and set the stage for Cena’s future epics.

#36. The Undertaker vs Triple H – WrestleMania XXVII 6u83n

End of an Era Part 1. Brutality, near-falls, and Taker barely walking away. An excellent set-up to the Hell in a Cell match the following year.

#35. Charlotte Flair vs Asuka – WrestleMania 34 2d1360

A streak ended in style. Power, athleticism, and a big-match feel. Wrong winner though – particularly in the submission manner.

#34. Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes – WrestleMania 39 Night 2 3l705g

A crushing defeat for Cody, but an unforgettable match. Excellent in-ring work, dampened by the result.

#33. Bret Hart vs Roddy Piper – WrestleMania VIII f155q

Short, stiff, and story-heavy. A battle of family and pride with technical flair.

#32. Money in the Bank Ladder Match (CM Punk vs Shelton Benjamin vs Christian vs Kofi Kingston vs MVP vs Kane vs Finlay vs Mark Henry) – WrestleMania 25 3664y

Easily one of the best in the Money in the Bank series. CM Punk picked up the win in a match boosted by the athleticism and creativity brought by Kofi Kingston and Shelton Benjamin.

#31. Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins – WrestleMania 38 Night 1 1ss2q

A shocking return and an emotional match. Cody’s comeback story began with fire.

Way better than expected. Rousey’s debut delivered a huge reaction, and the Levesques were selfless and embraced being the detestable executives.

#29. Bianca Belair vs Becky Lynch – WrestleMania 38 Night 1 2s1l5v

Two of the best in WWE’s modern era stole the show in a fast-paced classic. A throwback-style WrestleMania classic.

#28. Edge vs Mick Foley – WrestleMania 22 5jw4h

Hardcore mayhem. Edge spearing Foley through a flaming table is one of the most memorable spots in wrestling history.

#27. Charlotte vs Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks – WrestleMania 32 5r5r2e

For all the self-congratulations WWE gave themselves at the onset of the women’s revolution, the in-ring work here matched all the buzzwords and platitudes. This was next level and genuinely historic.

#26. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock – WrestleMania XIX 4n4724

The final showdown of WWE’s greatest rivalry. Underrated due to its placement, but an emotional rollercoaster.

#25. The Undertaker vs CM Punk – WrestleMania 29 615vu

A phenomenal match – the saving grace of the night. Punk pushed The Streak to the brink with an A+ heel performance.

#24. Sami Zayn vs Gunther – WrestleMania XL 6f4zv

Hard-hitting and emotional, this clash proved Zayn can thrive in any environment and further proved that Gunther is a star.

#23. Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle – WrestleMania XIX mg6d

Suplexes, submissions, and that shooting star press. Two generational athletes put out an intense, hard-hitting classic and a refreshing shift for WWE’s biggest stage.

#22. Bianca Belair vs Sasha Banks – WrestleMania 37 Night 1 5b1n6c

Historic. Two Black women main eventing – and absolutely delivering.

#21. Money in the Bank Ladder Match (Edge vs Chris Benoit vs Shelton Benjamin vs Christian vs Chris Jericho vs Kane – WrestleMania 21 3c372c

The match that birthed the briefcase legacy. Six men sacrificing their physical well-being in an incredible match for a prize worth fighting for. They don’t make ladder matches like this now.

#20. Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair – WrestleMania XXIV 1i5a38

A work of art. A dramatic, engaging, slow-burn epic. Flair desperately relied on all his old tricks until HBK finally decided to pull the trigger. “I’m sorry, I love you.”

#19. Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair – WrestleMania 39 Night 1 5rd71

Both women left it all out there, frustrated that they didn’t get to close the night. Ripley’s coronation as a true main-eventer. Probably the best women’s match at ‘Mania ever.

#18. Bret Hart vs Owen Hart – WrestleMania X 2c4u4w

Brother vs brother storytelling at its peak. A technical masterclass with a shocking finish. Still holds up.

#17. Roman Reigns vs Edge vs Daniel Bryan – WrestleMania 37 Night 2 3s5y3z

Three wrestlers who were told they would never get to do this again but defied fate. The night Reigns finally cements himself as WWE’s top star.

#16. Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage – WrestleMania III 3i3a6u

The template for all modern wrestling matches. Timing, precision, and a red-hot crowd. The best major singles WWF match up until that point.

#15. Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns – WrestleMania 31 2c433g

The most legitimate athlete against WWE’s new handpicked top guy in an intense, violent fight. Seth Rollins’ cash-in made this main event so memorable, but the match prior to it felt like a real war.

#14. Chris Benoit vs Triple H vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania XX 685a4k

An emotional, hard-fought main event. Benoit wrestled like a man with everything to prove in his pursuit of the title, and Triple H let him shine with Michaels.

#13. The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania XXVI 22r5v

The sequel. HBK’s final match. It’s a testament to the ability of two legends to keep the stakes high, even if the magic was a little harder to capture this time.

#12. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho – WrestleMania XIX 2x42u

An underrated clinic and arguably Jericho’s best match in his career. Michaels shines in a Steamboat-esque classic.

#11. The Undertaker vs Triple H – WrestleMania 28 (Hell in a Cell) 1c3el

“End of an Era”. With HBK as guest referee, it became one of the most dramatic matches ever. A great spectacle, a brutal epic, and a special wrestling experience.

A Bloodline chapter that hit every note. One of the best main events in ‘Mania history and a truly feel-good moment.

#9. Kofi Kingston vs Daniel Bryan – WrestleMania 35 6b1p3t

“KofiMania” was more than hype. It was long overdue – and it delivered completely. An emotionally charged masterpiece.

Spectacular car crash. Spotfest perfection. An iconic match that deserves its reputation.

#7. Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns – WrestleMania XL 59235l

The story was finished. Peak sports entertainment closing stretch. Chaotic and ridiculous, but it worked. Possibly the greatest ending to any WWE show ever.

#6. Gunther vs Sheamus vs Drew McIntyre – WrestleMania 39 Night 2 1uw2u

Meat slapping meat – and doing it brilliantly. A hard-hitting throwback brawl in the best way.

#5. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock – WrestleMania X-Seven 1515p

Peak Attitude Era. Peak sports entertainment. The two biggest stars in the business. The heel turn we still talk about. A generational clash and a tremendous match.

#4. The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania 25 1x731p

A special match. The Streak vs Mr. WrestleMania. Two 20-year veterans showing they were still the class of their promotion. Every near-fall felt like the end.

#3. The Rock vs Hulk Hogan – WrestleMania X8 5e421h

Crowd control masterclass. The torch was ed in front of a nuclear Toronto crowd. Iconic.

#2. Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania 21 1a5dw

Wrestling as art. Two of the greatest put on a perfect technical masterpiece. Angle was particularly incredible here.

#1. Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin – WrestleMania 13 2g542l

Brutality, blood, and a double turn that defined the Attitude Era. A frenzied, chaotic, and violent masterpiece. Austin never tapped. Hart walked out a heel. A storytelling clinic in every sense.

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James Lloyd
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James is a sports writer specialising in football news, betting, and statistics. He also writes about various other sports such as darts and tennis, and is an avid fan of both UFC and WWE. His work has been featured on multiple online sports platforms, including Sports Lens and Breaking The Lines. James holds a Master's degree in Sport & Exercise Physiology and currently works as a Video Scout for 360 Scouting.

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James is a sports writer specialising in football news, betting, and statistics. He also writes about various other sports such as darts and tennis, and is an avid fan of both UFC and WWE. His work has been featured on multiple online sports platforms, including Sports Lens and Breaking The Lines. James holds a Master's degree in Sport & Exercise Physiology and currently works as a Video Scout for 360 Scouting.

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