TIER LIST: WWE WrestleMania Main Events

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  • WrestleMania... The grandest stage of them all, the showcase of the immortals, the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment. It's basically Christmas for WWE fans, isn't it? And to round off each show of shows, there must be a main event...
    Ross and Tom are here to take a look at every single WrestleMania main event so far and decide which ones are the best and which ones need to get in the bin! From The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin at 17, to Andre The Giant vs. Hulk Hogan at 3, from Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels at 26, to Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey at 35 - This is the WrestleMania Main Events Tier List!
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  • @apocrypha5363
    @apocrypha5363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    Wrestlemania 9s main event is crazy. It's bizarre that Money In The Bank briefcases were invisible back then.

    • @kahn289
      @kahn289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Tremendous

    • @kahn289
      @kahn289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks a lot Jack Tunney!

    • @fernandoreyes680
      @fernandoreyes680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LMAOOO

    • @eibun2011
      @eibun2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      seth rollins was a heist, that one was a daylight robbery

    • @krectus
      @krectus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yep, Rollins cashes in to get a big surprise win in the WM main event as the crowd loses their minds...THE BEST. Hogan does pretty much the same thing....GET IN THE BIN.

  • @farrakh11b21
    @farrakh11b21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Controversial but my favourite mania main event is still Wrestlemania 20, Chris Benoit vs Triple H vs Shawn Michaels

    • @MrKahlerHahn
      @MrKahlerHahn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      100% controversial, but I still get goosebumps when Eddie and Chris celebrate - in a way different way than originally though

    • @Kleetus_Van_Damm
      @Kleetus_Van_Damm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      You’re entitled to your opinion, there’s no doubt Benoit had some major moments in some people’s lives before the tragedy. It’s okay to have a good memory of that moment, you’re not immortalizing a murderer, you’re just thinking back to something that, at the time, made you happy.

    • @tomdixon1089
      @tomdixon1089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      First wrestling experience I had but as a kid Cena vs Show was actually my fave match on the card 😂😂😂

    • @tomdixon1089
      @tomdixon1089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also it’s no where near as good as hbk vs taker but it’s top 5

    • @Drebin212
      @Drebin212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's not controversial at all.. the match itself is one of the best and has nothing to do with what happend 3 years later.

  • @timwright3218
    @timwright3218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    The story we're told in elementary school was that Basketball was invented because Naismith wanted a team sport that could be played indoors during cold winters.

    • @blakecarpenter3938
      @blakecarpenter3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This is true. The story Ross told is definitely made up to passive aggressively take a shot at Americans by saying they don’t the attention span to enjoy soccer.

    • @timwright3218
      @timwright3218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@blakecarpenter3938 Yeah but, to be fair, most of us Americans don't have the attention span to enjoy soccer.

    • @Cultaholic
      @Cultaholic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@blakecarpenter3938 woooow. I was told that in my PE class at school. There’s no malice from me intended there. I’m only repeating what was said. Only love GY xo

    • @blakecarpenter3938
      @blakecarpenter3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Cultaholic I didn’t mean made up by you. I just meant it was one of those little jabs countries take at each other. Some Americans, especially of older generations, say similar things about soccer. I didn’t take any offense, but I can see how my phrasing makes it seem like the opposite of what I’ve said here. Sorry for the confusion. And thanks for all the great videos, Ross!

    • @reno_2200
      @reno_2200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Cultaholic I got told something similar in Modern History GCSE as an explanation for high-scoring US sports like basketball, American football and baseball in the 1920s.
      Apparently, they made baseball bats longer and baseballs harder/more dense so homeruns were more likely to make it more *exciting* so it's either factually accurate or just a curious staple of the UK education system.

  • @parsath_2584
    @parsath_2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    If you thought fans were toxic during the Roman era.
    I specifically remember seeing grown men belittle kids in John Cena shirts at live events in the late 00s

    • @parsath_2584
      @parsath_2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@thedoctor3528 every fandom has worst cunts.
      Wrestling sadly just has a lot of them.

    • @mirrormaster6148
      @mirrormaster6148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I remember in 08 tho that rumble return for 1 night even cenas biggest haters where all like "ok thats cool"

    • @peggytheveteran4968
      @peggytheveteran4968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Max Allin Like???

    • @ignatiusjackson235
      @ignatiusjackson235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...and they deserved it!

    • @tylerfast106
      @tylerfast106 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m gonna say fans are ten times worse now. What was a “movement” to smaller wrestlers at the time has become the norm and no one bats an eye. Now we have jobbers and nerds in the main event.

  • @chazza2378
    @chazza2378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Tom and Ross is probably my favourite paring of the Cultaholic lads

  • @QUHerald
    @QUHerald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Thank you for showing Shawn Vs Cena at 23 the love they deserved.

    • @MarcGallagherMusic
      @MarcGallagherMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favourite match of all time!

    • @gouthamks2021
      @gouthamks2021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That was a classic...but the raw match is legendary

    • @MarcGallagherMusic
      @MarcGallagherMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gouthamks2021 I have more of an emotional attachment to the mania match, didn’t watch the raw one until over a decade later

    • @gouthamks2021
      @gouthamks2021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MarcGallagherMusic Yeah...GOAT vs One of the most underrated in ring wrestlers(Cena was never given the appreciation for his in ring work)

    • @JungleBunkRootsMusic2022
      @JungleBunkRootsMusic2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its so underated. I feel like its overshadowed by their 1 hour classic on raw a few weeks later.

  • @spear9bobo
    @spear9bobo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Tom talking about The Boneyard Match was on point, I feel exactly the same about that time

    • @adamtassell2919
      @adamtassell2919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I feel that way about the firefly fun house match the day after. It was so far removed from what wrestling usually is and struck the balance of being smart and silly so well, it just captivated me more than any other match during the start of the pandemic

  • @logankerr8090
    @logankerr8090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    imo, the greatest Main Event of All-time is Taker vs Michaels at Mania 26

    • @jordandeadley360
      @jordandeadley360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Greatest wrestling match of all time and always will be.

    • @peytonoconnor5853
      @peytonoconnor5853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I’m sorry, but while Mania 26 had a better story. Mania 25 was the better match

    • @jordandeadley360
      @jordandeadley360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@peytonoconnor5853 I disagree, everyone says 25 was the better match but I’ve watched them both more than any other match by far and I think the 26 match takes the cake. The story is amazing and I believe Shawn and Undertaker are the 2 greatest of all time.

    • @aaronrumph3291
      @aaronrumph3291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peytonoconnor5853 that is extremely subjective both are very close and both are near perfect

    • @KingsNerdCave
      @KingsNerdCave 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It truly is THE BEST

  • @kuramacon
    @kuramacon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love these videos because the reasoning and discussion around the decisions are always so engaging. You guys always make me remember that with all the toxicity out there in the comunity, at the end of the day, most of us are just fans who love to talk wrestling.

  • @VashMaverick09
    @VashMaverick09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm an hour and 18 in and taking 20 put of the ranking takes heart and yeah great wrestling and all that but yeah it shouldn't be ranked. Respect to you both

  • @davidreyna7410
    @davidreyna7410 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very beautiful touch with Wrestlemania 20. I don't envy you for having to make that call. Both of you are professionals for how you handled it.

  • @luislima3476
    @luislima3476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Angle vs Lesnar does it for me. It’s literally the perfect blend of the WWE standard (big men slapping meat) with hardcore fans (it’s a beautiful match). Two incredibly talented performers having a classic match. It’s a shame people only remembering it for the botched SSP, because it’s beautiful.

  • @tonyoakley3275
    @tonyoakley3275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Tom and Ross is my favourite cultaholic combo seconded only by Matthew and Tom

    • @dbone3356
      @dbone3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. Tom and Ross and The Best. Matthew can get in the bin.

  • @HM4Hill
    @HM4Hill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I know what Benoit did was wrong but the build up and ultimate payoff to WM20 is easily in WWEs top 10 story telling moments. It was a phenomenal moment that i just cant bring myself to forget. That said it is best to just remember the match but forget the person. Honestly leaving it out is as good as you can get

    • @systematic11
      @systematic11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's one of those cases of separting the artist from their art. The match is still phenomenal. As were many of his matches. Separating the artist from their art.

    • @NotoriousCurtis
      @NotoriousCurtis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. There's no justifying what he did but he was and still is my favorite wrestler of all time. He's one of the reasons I want to be a wrestler in the first place and while it's a shame what happened in the last few days of his life, I will choose to remember him for the legendary wrestler he was.

    • @gatorbait96nc
      @gatorbait96nc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was Beniot did was terrible but his brain was mush. He had become a different person by then.

  • @jessepaiz6356
    @jessepaiz6356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lawrence Taylor was a huge star in America from the late 80s to early 90s. He had also been retired for only a year in 95, and still had star power. It made sense to do to looking to increase US ppv buys.

  • @andrewpert1630
    @andrewpert1630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tom is so great at these. I have no problem with the comedy bits he does, but I find him so listenable (Is that a word) when he talks seriously! Such a fountain of knowledge.

  • @AaronWright360
    @AaronWright360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tom must be a big fan of the Edge & Christian pod because the “brother brother brother” is a common phrase on that 😂 Great work lads love the tier lists 🙌🏼

  • @ajspringer
    @ajspringer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I can see the logic behind the WMXX main event. It all depends on how far you can remove yourself from the real world events surrounding Benoit. I've never had any real issue in enjoying him retrospectively myself, so it would easily sit in The Best for me.

    • @mitchellima4736
      @mitchellima4736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I mean it is an amazing match. I also am able to talk about his work and matches almost in a vacuum but I agree with the decision not to rank it. It's just a tuff situation that carries so much baggage

    • @mike04574
      @mike04574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mitchellima4736 people still recognize oj simpson's achievements

  • @joshzumstien6289
    @joshzumstien6289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I get all the criticisms of it, but Bret/Shawn at WM XII is still my favorite match of all time. Probably because I was the perfect age (14) at the height of my markdom and the biggest Bret fan ever, I was invested in every minute if it. Those two put on an absolute clinic, I think it at least deserves to be in the lovely tier.

    • @5fing3rD3athPunch
      @5fing3rD3athPunch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      it's Bret vs Shawn for 60 minutes, everything they do is done perfectly and if you are a fan of Bret or Shawn then you will love every second of it like myself but if not then the pacing will probably put you off. definitely a divisive match.

    • @ayushag571
      @ayushag571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@5fing3rD3athPunch bret and shawn can sleepwalk to a darkroom and accidentally have a 4 star encounter

    • @travishopper5133
      @travishopper5133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ageed, whether bret deserves a top spot or not, it just seems like blasphemy him not being there.

    • @anthonyaman1488
      @anthonyaman1488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im not trying to troll or be a dick, but I'm genuinely interested - what exactly do you see in that match that makes it a clinic?
      The opening 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes I have no issue with, but everything in-between I just find as dull as dishwater.
      Totally get that going 60 minutes they need rest holds etc, but even the normal action didn't grip me. Its Bret and Shawn so obviously it's going to be technically well done, but for me that doesn't automatically mean it's either interesting or exciting.

    • @jackreed8228
      @jackreed8228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great match boring crowd, said it for years. That crowd killed the whole PPV could here the vibrations from the mic under the ring they were so quiet.

  • @auralistank
    @auralistank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thought you would have brought up that the crowd at X7 were so behind Austin they were reacting like it was a Vince face turn rather than an Austin heel turn and it was JR's call that actually sold it like it was intended.

    • @pop000690
      @pop000690 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can imagine the crowd at X-Seven probably were either shocked or confused to see it meant an Austin Heel turn with the Raw after or watching it back.

  • @lindseywhite3371
    @lindseywhite3371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mania 26 is my favourite, you let me down at the last second Tom! But I agree with you about the Boneyard Match last year, it was much needed, and who'd have thunk we'd still be in lockdown now?
    Love to all of you for keeping us entertained over the last year, thank you xx

  • @zjw-ninja-pirate
    @zjw-ninja-pirate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love hearing Tom speak so passionately about the early main events

  • @Luminator_maior
    @Luminator_maior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "HHH and Jericho should have known" - Jericho actually did and even lobbied for them not going last.

    • @ericthomas917
      @ericthomas917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jericho knew people weren't paying to see HHH vs Jericho which they have seen 100 times already. They were paying to see Rock vs Hogan.

  • @gar55rocks1
    @gar55rocks1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just listened to this at work. Got emotional hearing Tom talk about the boneyard match and that’s exactly how I felt...made me tear up man.

  • @jordandeadley360
    @jordandeadley360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Taker vs Shawn at Mania 26 will always be my greatest match of all time.

  • @youngche8226
    @youngche8226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Honestly almost every X7 match belongs in the top 2 highest levels. I’m a huge fan of Taker vs HHH at X7 (best of their 3 imo and Taker has been my all time fav since I began watching 25 years ago.
    I even loved the hardcore title match from X7. Raven/Kane/Show put on one of the best HC title matches ever imo.

  • @moopert86
    @moopert86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Wrestlemania 20 main event is simultaneously the best and the worst. For years I said I could look past what Benoit did and enjoy his matches. Now that I've had a child of my own, I can't anymore. It's sad because he was one of my favorite wrestlers but our perspective changes as life changes.

  • @unstablebrother
    @unstablebrother 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Don't get me wrong I love Andrew, but I prefer Tom. Andrew was too positive and saw the worst as alright

    • @jrow1668
      @jrow1668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrew is cringe

  • @mohammadmustafa3024
    @mohammadmustafa3024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Good call by Gary TH-cam 2 to take the 2004 main event out of the ranking, really mature and smart of him.

    • @Jb33124
      @Jb33124 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gary TH-cam is brilliant isn't he?

  • @ScarletDuke
    @ScarletDuke ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tom's description of the lead up to Mania 10 matches is hilarious.

  • @KristianNikolla8
    @KristianNikolla8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wrestlemania 26 Shawn vs Taker (Streak vs Career is the best Wrestlemania Main Event of all time)

  • @chuongnguyen2630
    @chuongnguyen2630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Never clicked on a Gary youtube video so fast!

  • @kevinwhittaker5364
    @kevinwhittaker5364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'Watching Wrestlemania 14 is like watching Wayne's World. Watching WWE nowaways is like watching Wayne's World when it was bought by Noah's Arcade'.
    If you've ever seen Wayne's World, I think you'd agree this is arguably the best analogy for WWE we've heard.
    Chef's Kisses to you, Thomas. You saucy little strumpet.

  • @richardscott9973
    @richardscott9973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Benoit the person is appalling...but 20...is one of the 5 BEST main events ever...and it deserves its place in the best..... ...

    • @Zigzagalltheway
      @Zigzagalltheway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2nd best behind rock vs Austin 17

  • @christianknight7120
    @christianknight7120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best WM Main Event:
    -Shawn Michaels v Undertaker II
    Worst Main Event:
    -Miz v John Cena
    Most Underwhelming Main Event:
    -Roman Reigns v Brock Lesnar @ 34

  • @bhullar21
    @bhullar21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Turning Austin heel was the brilliance of 17 in my mind. Especially since it was in his home state.

  • @ChrisRyot
    @ChrisRyot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Taker/Edge was on my very first Mania. Sweet, innocent memories :)

  • @cookie1157
    @cookie1157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heel stone cold is my favourite too! I love the early version of him as a heel where he was insane, paranoid and sadastic. What he did to Lita was legit brutal.

  • @shanaandshawn
    @shanaandshawn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think Tom forgot that Kofi vs Daniel Bryan was on the same Mania as the women’s main event, because there is no way that he thinks the women had the best build

    • @shachardahan1081
      @shachardahan1081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree kofimania had the best build and it was also the match of the night.

  • @PhantomSnake84
    @PhantomSnake84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Angle Vs. Lesnar from WrestleMania 19 deserved to be in 'The Best' category. Both guys risked their lives (Angle urgently needed neck surgery, Lesnar nearly killed himself with the shooting star) and they still put on a five star classic. Downgrading it because Angle was hurt and Brock botched the spot is really unfair, especially when Angle was initially going to just drop the belt on SmackDown in 30 seconds because of his neck issues but didn't want to disappoint the fans.

  • @elvergutierrez7790
    @elvergutierrez7790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The reason Kurt was so broken during mania 19 and still put up a classic with Brock is why it should be in the top tier IMO.

  • @McCrispyTaco
    @McCrispyTaco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rock vs Cena 1 is my all time favorite match. It was so good. My first ever Wrestlemania and the build was insane.

  • @thedoubledowner5359
    @thedoubledowner5359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s why WM29 should have had CM Punk in the match as a triple threat. At least there might have been a chance Cena was not going to win.

  • @itscominghome4791
    @itscominghome4791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I just say this was fantastic content
    Despite me not agreeing with all your placements
    Thanks for keeping me entertained guys

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the memory refresher around 1:09:51-1:10:09.
    I completely forgot about that...

  • @joeyl7656
    @joeyl7656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, Tom, that is why I love you so much! You have such a beautiful way of relating to people. Your explanation of how wrestling is a form of escapism perfectly encapsulates its existence in my life. Sure on the surface it may not be the end all be all. But wrestling has always been there for me when I needed it. When I’m down and need to get away from things. Or when I’m happy and can fully invest in it. Beautifully said my friend!! ❤️

    • @joeyl7656
      @joeyl7656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tomcampbell920 You made my day!! ❤️

  • @Surv1vor1993
    @Surv1vor1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Although the match at Mania 33 wasn’t good, that promo from Roman the following night was awesome

    • @badbooking3221
      @badbooking3221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never before did so few words mean so much, I'm saddened they didn't pull the trigger on a Reigns heel run after this.

    • @thedoctor8
      @thedoctor8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roman is and always will be the WOAT.

  • @robertsmith7534
    @robertsmith7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always enjoy a good video with Tom and Ross. I think they compliment each other really well! The whole entire Cultaholic crew is great in these videos, love to see different view points(sometimes I actually watch the matches that they recommend). Keep putting out and content and putting smiles on people’s faces! Thank you for all you guys do!

  • @ifymaj
    @ifymaj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine if the Backlash 2000 main event was the WrestleMania 2000 main event. Would've been legendary

    • @ericthomas917
      @ericthomas917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the problem with the match was that the Big Show was in it. Foley for sure deserved to be in it.

  • @johngraham9630
    @johngraham9630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You should of ranked the match from Wrestlemania 20, yes what he did was wrong and barbaric, but his in ring ability and the match should still stand out and be ranked for what he did in the ring not outside of it.

  • @yelnaw
    @yelnaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LADS: "Ross mate we're gonna need you to move in to the canteen full time"
    ROSS: "Done."

  • @13samikaze
    @13samikaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Have you guys done a tier list on PPV theme songs yet? if not, please do.

  • @jordanjames554
    @jordanjames554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    1:35:57 Did... Did Tom answer the door to the delivery driver in a blazer & pair of pants? :o

    • @natrius8219
      @natrius8219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's doing the classic business top casual bottoms since he's sitting

  • @agentorange1156
    @agentorange1156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Benoit vs HHH vs HBK
    Rock vs Austin 2
    Taker vs Shawn 2
    Bryan vs Orton vs Batista
    Hogan vs Andre.
    Top 5

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice 'My Sharona' reference/parody around 1:24:27-1:24:34 about Mike Chioda.
    Clever!...

  • @danielhess1082
    @danielhess1082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    17 vs 26, Rock vs Austin II against undertaker vs Shawn Michael's, Hell freezing over against Streak vs Carrier. In terms of wrestling, 26 gets the edge. In terms of after shock value 17 gets the edge. Builds were about equal considering Austin was making his way back to the top, vs Michael's seeking redemption for his loss the previous year. Though the fact that the build for 17 started after Survivor Series 1999, wonky as it was. I think 17 deserves its spot at the top. But frankly you could put either in the top spot

  • @travishopper5133
    @travishopper5133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wrestlemania 18's booking remains one of my biggest what ifs. With most of the top guys healthy they could have done something amazing. Should have unified the titles as the main event after a tourament.
    So many possible dream matches 8 legends. Taker, Hogan, Flair, HHH, Angle, Jericho, Rock, and Austin. Hell could have even added Kane, Benoit, Booker T, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash(likely job due to injury?), DDP, Big Show (who was completely left off the card while healthy lol) and the 16th would be further fantasy booked by including one of either Macho Man, Goldberg, Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Mick Foley, Bret Hart, Shawn Micheals and yes even Viscious Pyscho Sid Justice. Hell, Lesnar debuted the next night, he could have been in the tourny too.

  • @huntsworthdoom
    @huntsworthdoom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who’s never actually watched it I always thought the idea of an iron man match that goes 1-0 is an awesome twist

    • @AndrewPlays94
      @AndrewPlays94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, although I think for it being the first time, it seems odd.

  • @SpaceGhost92
    @SpaceGhost92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shawn Michaels main evented mania 5 times. He had the best match on the card arguably 8 different times. Even the more forgettable matches like Tatanka at 9, Diesel at 11, Jericho at 19, and Vince at 22 were all terrific. The guy truly is Mr. Wrestlemania.

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For everybody wanting to see the Chris Benoit/Triple H/Shawn Michaels match from 'WWE WrestleMania 20', go to 1:15:05-1:18:53.

  • @LunarRegicide
    @LunarRegicide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It could be a Tier List or even a Worst to Best, but I hope they do something like this for TakeOver main events!

  • @jornvonkehler7017
    @jornvonkehler7017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be that guy:
    #1 Taker v Michaels
    #2 Benoit v Michaels v HHH
    #3 Austin v Rock
    It is impossible to not think of the final acts of Benoits life when watching any of his matches but from a pure build & in ring point of view it was one of the greatest WM matches ever.
    Still a good decision to leave it out of the ranking 8n my opinion.
    Much praise to Gary TH-cam and Gary TH-cam for this one.

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For those who want to skip to the start of the video, it's around 1:15.

  • @chrisjohnson-ld9zb
    @chrisjohnson-ld9zb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tommy boy. Thanks for blowing my eardrums out. Appreciate it.

  • @DoctorLazers
    @DoctorLazers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember hearing that this match was booked the way it was because Vince wanted Foley to get a Mania Main Event before retiring.

  • @willthompson3128
    @willthompson3128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daniel Bryan was definitely the best win, but not the best main event

  • @robbietk94
    @robbietk94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve often thought that in sporting terms, Bret/Shawn is like an exciting nil-nil draw that watching live might be a decent match because there’s still tension as you don’t know what’s going to happen but with no goals it has absolutely no replay value.

  • @bigmangriff8
    @bigmangriff8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand taking hhh vs hbk vs benoit out of the rankings, I'm not upset about that decision. I always look at benoit as his inring work vs his outside, last week of his life. It was a horrible thing that he did, but what he did before that should not be forgotten. If peacock wants to erase him from the streaming service, I understand that. I hope they put up a warning instead, because with out him it's a question if where guys today of his size would be. He did cut a path for a lot of wrestlers today to be able to main event some of the top promotions.

    • @NotoriousCurtis
      @NotoriousCurtis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True he was a huge influence to a lot of the wrestlers today.

  • @chnmasaki
    @chnmasaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent call for WM20 gentlemen. You did the very best you could. Love you guys

  • @RotesSeockechen
    @RotesSeockechen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Disagree on what Tom said about the WM25 Mainer. Sure, in hindsight, Taker vs. Michaels should've probably gone last, but at the time, Hunter vs. Orton was the right call.
    Taker/Michaels had a decent build after the clunky start to the program, but Hunter/Orton had the big moments in their feud that made you want to see the big showdown. I mean, unhinged Orton punting Shane and Vince, RKO and kiss to Stephanie in front of Hunters eyes, the home invasion, that was some great stuff.
    Of course, they f'd it up with that stupid stipulation and Taker and Michaels tore the house down, but at the time, their story deserved that Main Event spot IMO.

  • @youngdolo8
    @youngdolo8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favourite main event from within my lifetime is WM 24, Edge vs Taker. I was 7 then, there's been a few great ones since, but not many coming up to that level, at least in my view.

  • @JayJoe1984
    @JayJoe1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HHH v HBK v Benoit goes in the best. Grading everything that happened between the ropes and not people's personal lives.

  • @memberberry033
    @memberberry033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wrestlemania 26 without a doubt had the best main event of all time

  • @franklingoodwin
    @franklingoodwin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That wasn't the intro I expected. Does that make Peter Andre a Gary TH-cam? 😄

  • @tyressebell1489
    @tyressebell1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even if HHH didn’t get injured in 07 I’d rather had seen a triple threat with Shawn not a one on one rematch with Cena in the main event that year

  • @KingsNerdCave
    @KingsNerdCave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Taker v Michaels is for sure one of the best matches to end a ppv ever and it's my personal favorite match of all time. And I agree the Boneyard Match gave us a fun weird display but it did take the scares away for a while.

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What was up with the use of the names Gary & Tom around 0:32-0:50 & 0:20-0:32?...

  • @vaishalikasturiwale4655
    @vaishalikasturiwale4655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rock vs Austin X5:They have better matches to come(ignoring star power)
    Andre vs Hogan:This was a spectacle..It was not abt the match..
    WTF!!!!!

  • @alexnewcorn5153
    @alexnewcorn5153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I completely respect the decision to not rank the Michaels, HHH, Benoit match. Discussion about Benoit as a performer is tied to the final days of his life, whether people like it or not, and as a result his body of work will forever be tainted. It feels wrong to celebrate him, no matter how gifted a performer he was.

  • @micahpellegrini8259
    @micahpellegrini8259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has there ever been a Cultaholic video between Tom and Jenn? That needs to happen for a peak positivity video!

  • @DeaDGoD_XIV
    @DeaDGoD_XIV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've read tons of analysis, analyses(?) of the Benoit tragedy...compared to the tragedy of Miss Elizabeth and Lex Luger, both are terrible and could have been prevented. I have no issue with wanting to not acknowledge Benoit, but we should talk more about Chris Nowinski's attempt to help wrestlers get them the healthcare they deserve

  • @sampugh5674
    @sampugh5674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It’s once again time for Gary TH-cam

  • @JohnnyFWA
    @JohnnyFWA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I agree with your decision to take 20 out of the ranking.

    • @humidharold7923
      @humidharold7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah as much I’m all for putting the tragedy aside for the sake of rankings, playing in gm mode, etc, I couldn’t agree more with the decision to take it off the rankings, they still talked about it, but it’s to much of a controversial topic to put up in the best, at the same time though, to much of a good match to put in the bin.

  • @ummacnai
    @ummacnai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:01:45 Beautiful, beautiful rant, thank you!

  • @joshsykes6231
    @joshsykes6231 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "The big dog turned into Gromit after Wallace's jam machine went a bit wrong" 😂😂. Some of these longform videos have some absolute gems which you have to replay a couple of times because they're that good. That was one of them. Absolutely smashing reference and Tom's reaction and mine were almost in sync 😂😂😂

  • @JoeMamaLlama1234
    @JoeMamaLlama1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with the boneyard match it was late at night I watched it I had fun being a huge taker fan since I was young seeing him like I remember kicking ass taking names and burying people in the ground. I agree with this tier list for the most part. As well as I’m one of few who likes the Batista triple h mania 21 match as I’ve seen on TH-cam.

  • @Drollpanther
    @Drollpanther 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom is so good and breaking these down

  • @JoeMHall
    @JoeMHall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In this case...This is the one case that I can separate the art from the artist. Benoit’s matches are great. Yes, the “squeamishness” of Benoit is warranted. But is matches are great! This one, Benoit vs Jericho, any of the Benoit v Angle matches....fantastic.

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What did Tom Campbell say around 1:06:13-1:06:17?...
    "This was flawed...", or, "This was floored..."?...
    I think he said "This was flawed...", but, it's because of his accent that I'm probably misinterpreting what it is that he said, or, just not paying attention & that's why I'm confused as to what he said.

  • @aran8143
    @aran8143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most cinematic wrestler of his era(s) finishing with a cinematic match like Boneyard was the proper sendoff. It makes all the false retirements worth it to me

  • @thomasgarbutt292
    @thomasgarbutt292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BIG Pop for the Wallace and Gromit reference

  • @JBar
    @JBar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think Mania 2000's main event was meant to be a long con. A bit before it, Linda told Vince to find a way to fix their family, but it was after the match was mostly set up, if not completely set up. Like this was him reaching out to Steph by helping her husband, and Linda by making the effort, and Shane he could figure out later

  • @cjdgod7
    @cjdgod7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ‘Gary TH-cam’ is so played out I stopped watching your videos for a while. Decided to watch this and so glad I did. One of the best videos on wrestling I’ve watched on here in years. Agree with most, disagree with some but loved both your reasonings for all. Genuinely brilliant guys, thank you!

  • @youngdolo8
    @youngdolo8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1: Alright
    2: Bin
    3: The Best
    4: Alright
    5: Lovely
    6: The Best
    7: Alright
    8: Bin
    9: The 07/08 Derby County of Mania main events
    10: Alright
    11: Alright
    12: Bin (I'm sorry, but it's SO BORING.)
    13: Bearable
    14: Lovely
    15: Lovely
    16: Bearable (What a mess)
    17: The Best
    18: Bearable
    19: The Best
    20: The Best
    21: Lovely
    22: Alright
    23: Lovely
    24: The Best
    25: Bin
    26: Lovely
    27: Bearable
    28: Lovely
    29: Alright
    30: The Best
    31: Lovely (Saved by Rollins)
    32: Bearable
    33: Bin
    34: Bearable
    35: Alright
    36 (I): The Best
    36 (II): Alright

  • @maeschder
    @maeschder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm really sick of people feigning offense at any inclusion of Benoit anywhere.
    "...an awful monster."? The dude literally had mush for brains when he did what he did.
    Can we have a serious attitude about injuries, working safely, mental health and substance abuse without this moralizing shitty way of framing everything?
    I say this as someone who's more removed from the subject because i didn't watch back then, so i don't have that kneejerk reaction of people that followed it at the time.

  • @gustavrosengren6605
    @gustavrosengren6605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes I think you should have ranked 20. Just based on in ring action and stories at the time.

  • @glassjawrules13
    @glassjawrules13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I understand the decision made but Michaels/Triple H/Benoit is probably still my favorite Mania main event of all-time, from a pure wrestling POV. And this was (obv) before what Benoit did, so when I see the Eddie/Benoit moment after the match, I try to just focus on what it must have meant for Eddie. Little bit of mental olympics needed to enjoy it these days but I can't pretend like it never happened due to the other folks involved.

    • @phantom8926
      @phantom8926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If Beloit had been black, gay, trans, female or Islamic they'd bowed and admitted the match into the ranks.

    • @glassjawrules13
      @glassjawrules13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phantom8926 Uh, nope. I doubt that. The dude killed his family, so I understand where they're coming from. Your bigoted bullshit can kick rocks.

  • @marther3898
    @marther3898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the first time ive heard the rhyming slang "scooby-doo" for "clue", and im laughing my ass off.
    yall on the other side of that lake are lovely lovely lovely.

  • @rileylallier429
    @rileylallier429 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1. The Undertaker vs HBK
    2. Stone Cold vs The Rock W17
    3. Triple H vs Chris Benoit vs HBK
    4. John Cena vs HBK
    5. The Undertaker vs Edge
    6. Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar
    7. Hulk Hogan vs The Ultimate Warrior
    8. Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant
    9. Bret Hart vs HBK
    10. Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns W31
    11. Randy Orton vs Batista vs Daniel Bryan
    12. John Cena vs The Rock W28
    13. Stone Cold vs The Rock W15
    14. Hulk Hogan vs Macho Man
    15. Triple H vs Batista
    16. Stone Cold vs HBK
    17. Triple H vs The Rock vs Mick Foley vs Big Show
    18. John Cena vs The Rock W29
    19. Triple H vs John Cena
    20. Triple H vs Randy Orton
    21. Triple H vs Chris Jericho
    22. Bret Hart vs Yokozuna W10
    23. Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns W34
    24. Triple H vs Roman Reigns
    25. Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy
    26. Hulk Hogan vs Sgt. Slaughter
    27. Macho Man vs Ted Dibese
    28. Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul Orndoff
    29. Undertaker vs Roman Reigns
    30. Bam Bam Bigelow vs Lawrence Taylor
    31. John Cena vs The Miz
    32. Undertaker vs Sid
    33. Bret Hart vs Yokozuna W9
    34. Hulk Hogan vs Sid

  • @hs4695
    @hs4695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every summerslam main event next pls!!