Top 10 Greatest Wrestling Events Of All-Time

Wrestling is a unique form of entertainment that has a loyal fanbase that has been growing for decades. From smaller local events to large-scale televised extravaganzas, wrestling events have brought joy, excitement, and unforgettable moments to fans worldwide. In this article, we will be discussing the top ten greatest wrestling events of all time.

1. WrestleMania III (1987)



WrestleMania III is arguably the most iconic wrestling event of all time. It was held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan, where a record-breaking 93,173 fans attended. The event was headlined by the legendary match between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, which remains one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. The atmosphere and energy of the crowd were electric, and the moment when Hogan body-slammed Andre is still talked about today.

2. Starrcade '83 (1983)

Starrcade '83 is the first major pay-per-view event in wrestling history, and it set the standard for what would become the modern era of wrestling events. Held by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), the event took place on November 24, 1983, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The main event of the evening was the "Dog Collar Match" between Roddy Piper and Greg Valentine, which remains one of the most brutal matches in wrestling history.



3. WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)

WrestleMania X-Seven, held on April 1, 2001, at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas, is widely regarded as the greatest WrestleMania event of all time. The event was headlined by the iconic match between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which many consider to be one of the greatest matches in wrestling history. The event also featured several other high-profile matches, including a TLC match between Edge and Christian, The Dudley Boyz, and The Hardy Boyz, which is also regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time.

4. ECW One Night Stand (2005)



ECW One Night Stand was a reunion event for the now-defunct Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion. The event took place on June 12, 2005, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The event was a major success and featured several high-profile matches, including the match between Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka, which is considered by many to be one of the greatest hardcore matches of all time.

5. Royal Rumble 1992 (1992)

Royal Rumble 1992 is widely regarded as one of the greatest Royal Rumble events of all time. The event took place on January 19, 1992, at the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York. The main event of the evening was the Royal Rumble match, which was won by Ric Flair. Flair's victory made him the WWE Champion, and his emotional post-match promo has become one of the most memorable moments in wrestling history.

6. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 (2017)

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 is considered by many to be the greatest New Japan Pro-Wrestling event of all time. The event took place on January 4, 2017, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The event featured a number of high-profile matches, including the match between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time.

7. SummerSlam 1992 (1992)

SummerSlam 1992 was held in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and drew a record-breaking 80,355 fans. The event featured the main event match between Bret Hart and The British Bulldog, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest matches in wrestling history.

8. Wrestle Kingdom 9 (2015)

Wrestle Kingdom 9 was the first Wrestle Kingdom event to be broadcast live on pay-per-view. The event featured a number of high-profile matches, including the match between AJ Styles and Hiroshi Tanahashi.

9. WrestleMania XIX (2003)

WrestleMania XIX featured a number of iconic matches, including the match between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which many consider to be one of the greatest matches in wrestling history.

10. All In (2018)

All In was an independent wrestling event that was organized by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks. The event drew a record-breaking 11,263 fans and featured several high-profile matches, including the match between Kenny Omega and Pentagon Jr.

Wrestling has given us numerous unforgettable events over the years. These ten events have all left a significant impact on the wrestling world and have cemented their place in history as some of the greatest wrestling events of all time.

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