Shawn Michaels coming back, and really having some of the best matches of his career should be way higher on the list.

That half hearted nWo thing was lame. I wish I never would have seen it, it was embarassing for everyone involved. The nWo was running around and hiding from Stone Cold.... Give me a break. They could have made that really cool but like most everything, WWE turned it into a pile of shit and I havent ever really been back.

What's even more amazing is that Shawn arguably was a better wrestler in his 40s than his 20s/30s.

As true as that was it did give us the return of Hulkamania which WAS a good run...the first time. If it had ended with him beating Vince at Wrestlemania it would be looked upon much more fondly. I was actually going to write on this subject today...actually I did, and when I clicked to post it disappeared. Should have used Word.

I don't think there is even a debate about this. I think he was clearly a better wrestler at that point in his career. If he would have never come back I doubt he would be talked about as one of the top 2 or 3 guys ever. He was great before, but he used a clear head and some wisdom from past experiences to push him to be one of the greatest of all time.

On the other end the "Invasion" angle with the WCW/ECW combining in Atlanta went over like a lead balloon because that crowd sucked. Sure, it wasn't such a wonderful angle it was guaranteed to blow up somewhere else, but it sure didn't in Atlanta (not like anything ever gets over in Atlanta).

You mean Rock? I think it shows how important crowds are to big moments. If the Skydome doesn't bust a nut on Hogan and boo the Rock that match isn't very memorable, no matter what the build-up. Listening to the crowd step all over Cena's yammering before Lesnar comes out the Raw after WM makes the reveal that much more interesting. On the other end the "Invasion" angle with the WCW/ECW combining in Atlanta went over like a lead balloon because that crowd sucked. Sure, it wasn't such a wonderful angle it was guaranteed to blow up somewhere else, but it sure didn't in Atlanta (not like anything ever gets over in Atlanta).

I hadn't thought of that, but it's true. Would've gone over far better in Philly, Boston, NY, or Chicago.

#7 should be #1 IMO.

That was huge back then.

I think the list is pretty good. I'd change the order a little, but they're all good choices imo. #9 and #8 weren't totally shocking

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The latest top 10 list from WWE focuses on all the moments you never thought you would see.

The latest countdown style list from WWE focuses on all the moments you never thought you would see, likely inspired by Ultimate Warrior making nice with Vince McMahon and company in signing a deal to appear in the WWE 2K14 video game as a pre-order bonus character.

The list (via WWE.com):

10. Shawn Michaels returns from career-ending back injury
9. The Rock returns for feud with John Cena
8. Brock Lesnar returns to WWE
7. Ric Flair brings the Big Gold Belt to WWE
6. Vince McMahon, Eric Bischoff, and Paul Heyman in the same ring at the same time
5. The nWo invades WWE
4. Vince McMahon hugs Eric Biscoff
3. Bruno Sammartino finally accepts Hall of Fame induction
2. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels make nice
1. Shane McMahon shows up on Monday Nitro


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Same here. Just the idea of Flair going to WWF at the time was unthinkable....and then he shows up with the belt?..and with Heenan?

Greatest thing ever. Also the most botched angle / lack of Hogan vs Flair storyline ever imo. More than the Invasion. I liked the Invasion idea with the merger but they were almost all mid-card guys. If Vince would have ponied up to buy out the rest of those big contracts he would have made that money back by the end of 2001 (goldberg, sting, flair, nwo, piper, savage, burt, etc)