Top five Wrestlemania matches in history

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart; WM 13

If there is a match that defines the WWE, it must be the hard fought battle between the Texas Rattlesnake and The Hitman. WrestleMania 13 was held in tumultuous circumstances with several stars jumping ships over to rival company WCW and the company was having a hard time to hold on.

This battle was the lone bright spot in the entire card, and was a sign for things to come for the WWE, where they eventually managed to oust WCW with the introduction to the “Attitude Era”. Coming to the match, these two were embroiled in a long term feud which saw a match at Survivor Series.

Stone Cold was the cocky heel whereas Hart came into the match as the favoured veteran. But, all changed in the matter of time, where after gruelling action with the stipulation as Submission.

Austin managed to make the most iconic blade job in the history, with eye catching levels of blood pouring down and being held on to the Sharpshooter, the resiliency of the Rattlesnake was admired by the WWE universe who refused to quit and passed out instead, handing Bret hart the eventual victory.

The fans turned on Bret Hart after still holding on to the lock on Austin despite managing to secure the victory. By this, the most famous double turn was completed, with Austin managing to reach the levels of success with his face turn.

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