CHRIS JERICHO has revealed his WWE feud with Shawn Michaels and his AEW title loss to Jon Moxley are among his favourite matches of all time. In that, Jericho has compiled a top-ten list of his favourite clashes but he has teased which opponents feature including a memorable face-off with HBK. What's your absolute, gun-to-the-head favorite? Ramon won the belt in a battle royal but HBK decided to not acknowledge he lost the title and there were two belts running around on the show. "That's one of them because it's the match that not only was it a great match, a perfect match, it was the culmination of a seven-month-long story that was originally just supposed to be a one and done. However, Undertaker ended up victorious. Yes, this match had A LOT of interference going on with Vader causing the disqualification, as well as Undertaker and Sycho Sid, interfering. So, that was a big one. The WrestleMania X Ladder Match had both titles hanging above the ring, with the winner being declared the true IC Champion. In the end, Michaels picked up the victory and his first reign with the WWE Championship. What's your absolute, gun-to-the-head favorite? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In London, Michaels and Cena had a classic 56-minute masterpiece that was better than their WrestleMania main event. Kurt Angle is one of the greatest wrestlers who have the ability to turn the switch from comedy to serious Olympic Gold Medalist in a heartbeat. Even though they're considered two of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Eddie Guerrero and Shawn Michaels never had a one-on-one match while both were working in the WWE. The title of the seventh edition of In Your House was appropriate as the former two-time WWF Tag Team … But there are so many other ones that I can mention. And before, I used to say what's your favorite match – the match I had with Shawn Michaels for the WWE World Title Ladder Match in Portland. "I thought that was a great story with a great pay-off and a great finish. "And I'll do another one with Jon Moxley, where I dropped the title to him, February 29th of this year. The motif of light battling darkness was prevalent as well from their entrances leading up to this encounter. "But if you want to go -- Ultimo Dragon from 1995 at the Sumo Arena. Michaels' first-ever pay-per-view WWF Championship title defense was against his former bodyguard Diesel.The duo would face off a year prior at WrestleMania XI with Diesel retaining the WWF Championship. "C) It showed Tony Khan that there was a segment of the fanbase who were looking for something different from WWE, and it was basically where the spark of AEW began. The bracket was hidden and the competitors did not know who their opponents would be. This match was one of the most underrated matches in either man's career. Mankind is one of Shawn Michaels' most underrated rivals and this match happens to be one of Foley's best. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "B) It showed what a draw Chris Jericho was because that match did an extra 15,000 tickets, and sales, and bought an extra 30 per cent in New Japan World's subscriptions. Jericho also cited another match outside of WWE as one of his favorites which ultimately led to Tony Khan launching rivals AEW. The quarterfinal matchup between Shawn Michaels and Shelton Benjamin was particularly incredible. Michaels was back on television supporting Triple H but the two began to feud after HBK was found unconscious in the parking lot and Triple H was the culprit. The WM 21 match was everything you expected it to be between two of the greatest in-ring storytellers. But with Guerrero gone WWE wound up putting him in a religious storyline with Vince McMahon, culminating in a No Holds Barred Match. He added: "Kenny Omega, The Tokyo Dome, January 4, 2018 – that was the match. NEXT: Every Shawn Michaels WWE Title Reign, Ranked. As a result of this betrayal, the former DX members had an unsanctioned street fight and this was Michaels' first match since WrestleMania XIV. This is a match rarely brought up in Michaels' greatest but definitely deserves to be. The 49-year-old is set to hit an incredible 30-year milestone in professional wrestling in which he's stepped inside the ropes 2,725 times. He told Busted Open: "It's really hard to say your favorite. Shawn Michaels looked for retribution in a WrestleMania 23 rematch against John Cena just 22 days later on RAW. The … To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The match is still incredible by today's standards and is definitely worth a revisit to when ladder matches were special. Rey Mysterio dedicated his performance at that same show to Eddie and wound up winning the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time in his career in a triple threat against Angle and Randy Orton. If I still worked in WWE, I would have suggested they do a special on it for the Network, "And if I still worked in WWE, I would have suggested they do a special on it for the Network because it really was a textbook how do you put together a great storyline.". A mere ten days before the lockdown. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. HBK going through the Spanish announcer's table after hanging off the top of the cage is surreal to this day (and probably would be remembered more if Mick Foley didn't one-up him). The feud started when Michaels eliminated Angle in the 2005 Royal Rumble match. There's a reason he's called The Showstopper, Mr. WrestleMaina, The Heartbreak Kid. Without further ado, here's a look at HBK's best matches from his first run and from when he returned from his first retirement. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Michaels evolved from one run to the other but one thing stayed the same, he had outstanding matches with some of the greatest wrestlers the world has seen. Angle ended up winning with the Ankle Lock and the crowd gave a standing ovation to Michaels after the match. So, there are quite a few side posts along this Chris Jericho highway for sure. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. This was exactly what he needed to prove he was back and better than ever. So, that was a big one. WWE's next pay-per-view, Hell in a Cell, takes place on Oct. 25 inside the WWE ThunderDome. He told Busted Open: "It's really hard to say your favorite. This elevated Benjamin to another level and proved Michaels didn't just coast during the weekly shows. Michaels was fighting in jeans (which is impressive in itself) and put on a classic in the semi-main event of the card. In the end, HBK came out victorious against his friend-turned-foe. Ricochet perfecting the Eddie Guerrero spot. And before, I used to say what's your favorite match – the match I had with Shawn Michaels for the WWE World Title Ladder Match in Portland. Michaels retained the Intercontinental Championship in this match but both guys felt like winners after an incredible showing. But there are so many other ones that I can mention. He added: "Kenny Omega, The Tokyo Dome, January 4, 2018 – that was the match. Y2J gave Shawn everything he had and so much more, with the expectation being that he was going to come out on top. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Chris Jericho has named some of his favourite ever matches, Y2J listed his WWE feud with Shawn Michaels as one of his best ever, Chris Jericho on his WWE feud with Shawn Michaels, WWE legend Chris Jericho reveals how Mike Tyson fight plans fell apart for AEW match after Dynamite brawl, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). pic.twitter.com/jnsWm2GCE6, It’s no secret that Eddie Guerrero was an inspiration to me and SO MANY before and after me. The psychology of the match and the history between these two legends makes this match worthwhile to seek out. On a recent episode of Something to Wrestle With, Prichard explained how WWE had the match penciled-in for the April 2006 event, but had to change course when Guerrero tragically passed away in November 2005. The first Hell in a Cell match is one of the best in the company's history. CHRIS JERICHO has revealed his WWE feud with Shawn Michaels and his AEW title loss to Jon Moxley are among his favourite matches of all time. This match is one of the best in SummerSlam history. That's the match that got me hired in ECW and WCW. I have to mention that as well. He won a ladder match, defeated a returning Marty Jannetty, and got Sensational Sherri to do a parody of HBK's entrance song called "Sexy Kurt". Jericho also cited another match outside of WWE as one of his favorites which ultimately led to Tony Khan launching rivals AEW. Regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history, he is known by the nicknames "Heartbreak Kid", "The Showstopper", and "Mr. WrestleMania". McGregor's body transformation despite White’s lightweight warning, Tiger Woods 'in best place he's ever been' after years of hell with scandals, Johnny Meadows dead at 59: Ex-WCW star loses battle with coronavirus, © 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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It also helps when Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker are the two inside the cage to determine the number one contender for the WWF Championship at Survivor Series.The match itself gets overlooked for the debut of Kane, but this battle is one of the best of either wrestler's career. RELATED: Brock Lesnar Vs. Shawn Michaels & 9 Other Dream Matches We Only Came Close To Seeing. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. This isn't a hardcore match that Foley was known for, it was almost a half-hour of these two wrestling. 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"C) It showed Tony Khan that there was a segment of the fanbase who were looking for something different from WWE, and it was basically where the spark of AEW began. Benjamin was the Intercontinental Champion at the time, but this match showed that this South Carolina native could hang with the best of the main event scene. These two gave it their all and the match concluded with Cena going for the FU but Michaels countered and hit the Sweet Chin Music for the victory. Check out the full card (so far) below: Copyright 2018 ComicBook.com. The story of Michaels wanting to end the legendary Undertaker's undefeated streak was great. RELATED: 10 Times Shawn Michaels Made Legitimate WWE Stars.

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