Guest Ray Report post Posted November 9, 2003 I've been watching Steve Austin vs. Val Venis - Smackdown 10/21/99, and really enjoying it. Then I realize that almost no one talks about this match, and it makes me wonder if are there any other hidden gems from free WWF/E TV I've not seen. I'm talking about older stuff...not from last year or something. What WWF/E free TV matches should get more attention? What's been overlooked by most people? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Triple H, Lance Storm, Christian, and Test vs. The Rock, The Undertaker, Booker T, and Goldust from August 12, 2002 isn't just one of my favourite forgotten TV matches, it's one of my favourite matches of the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papacita 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Bret Hart and Hakushi from July 95 as well as his match with Jean Pierre Lafite from that October. The Hakushi match is easily one of my all-time favorite Raw matches and almost nobody remembers it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 The 8 man tag (Acolytes/Rock/Foley vs DX) from January 2000 (episode where Foley comes back) is overshadowed by the Dallas 10 man, but is definitely great. Also, Benoit/Austin from May 28/2001 is good (at least it was, live). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted November 9, 2003 The 8 man tag (Acolytes/Rock/Foley vs DX) from January 2000 (episode where Foley comes back) is overshadowed by the Dallas 10 man, but is definitely great. Also, Benoit/Austin from May 28/2001 is good (at least it was, live). How 'bout Rios & Guerrero v Christian & Edge (or was it the Hardy Boys --- during the build-up for the rather good Rios v Guerrero match at Backlash)? Heck, ANY of Booker T's WCW World Title defenses (Bagwell match excluded). -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 The 8 man tag (Acolytes/Rock/Foley vs DX) from January 2000 (episode where Foley comes back). That was a good match. That also reminds me of another really good match where The Rock fought the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac on the first show in January 2000. That's the same show where HHH beat Big Show for the Heavyweight Title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frank The Tank Report post Posted November 9, 2003 WGTT vs Filthy Animals August Smackdown 2003 Val Venis vs The Rock Sdown Fall 99 Stone Cold vs Big Show Raw before Mania 99. (not really a classic, but enjoyable nonetheless.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 The 8 man tag (Acolytes/Rock/Foley vs DX) from January 2000 (episode where Foley comes back). That was a good match. That also reminds me of another really good match where The Rock fought the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac on the first show in January 2000. That's the same show where HHH beat Big Show for the Heavyweight Title. I loved that match. Kidman/Misterio vs Benoit/Malenko from Nitro in March 99 (episode where Goldberg speared Hart), I have fond memories of that. How about Misterio/Flair from Nitro in April 99? It was on the Spring Break show. They fought in the water. Fun match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted November 9, 2003 3/3/97 Raw- Owen Hart vs. The British Bulldog February 2000 (SmackDown)- Chris Benoit vs. Triple H March 2001 (Raw)- Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 3/3/97 Raw- Owen Hart vs. The British Bulldog We're talking forgotten classics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frank The Tank Report post Posted November 9, 2003 3/3/97 Raw- Owen Hart vs. The British Bulldog We're talking forgotten classics. Then what about the match after Mania 13 where Bret reforms the Foundation. That isn't talked about much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 (edited) Damian/Halloween Vs. La Parka/Silver King (I think)- Mexican Hardcore match from Nitro. Really fun match, that the announce team totally ruined by just laughing at it. Also: Mr. Perfect Vs. Shawn Michaels - March to WM7 (still one my favorite matches ever) Steiners Vs. Money Inc - CAGE match (should have been on that Cage Match DVD) Bret Hart Vs. 123 Kid RAW July 01, 1996: Shawn Michaels Vs. Marty Jannetty HBK Vs. Bulldog - Early 95 Edited November 9, 2003 by PsychoDriver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted November 9, 2003 3/3/97 Raw- Owen Hart vs. The British Bulldog We're talking forgotten classics. Most people I know don't remember the match because they can't find a copy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 How about Misterio/Flair from Nitro in April 99? It was on the Spring Break show. They fought in the water. Fun match. Oh, man, I loved that place. I still remember the time Ray Traylor pushed (Scott Hall?) into the lake, and then he just floated away (and I think Kevin Nash dove after him). It was really funny. I wish WWE would use that set more, it would be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Mr. Perfect vs Doink, Raw Qualifier 3rd Match, 1993 - After 2 draws they had a great rubber match Bret Hart, British Bulldog & Owen Hart vs Steve Austin, Undertaker & Mankind, Flag Match, 1997 Los Guerrero's vs WGTTP, Velocity - Outshined all their SD & PPV matches Sting vs DDP, 1999 - Sting won the World title in a good match Sting vs Hulk Hogan, 1995 - Sue me but this was much better than usual Hogan...especially WCW Hogan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Bret Hart, British Bulldog & Owen Hart vs Steve Austin, Undertaker & Mankind, Flag Match, 1997 Shit, I loved that too. It's the match that really got me into wrestling. Sid came back at that show, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 May not be as forgotten as some, but Taka/HHH from Raw in April 2000 had OFF THE CHART heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Los Guerrero's vs WGTTP, Velocity - Outshined all their SD & PPV matches what was the date of this match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Angle/Booker for the WCW title from SD! 07.26.2001 (on the Action! DVD). Not really "forgotten", but more "unheralded". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Flair vs. Mr. Perfect - loser leaves town Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho - Clash of the Champions 97 Ultimo Dragon vs. Alex Wright - Clash of the Champions 97 Ultimo Dragon vs. Alex Wright - WCW Saturday Night a few weeks later various WCW cruiserweight matches from 97-99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty for I.c Title --- Raw '93' HHH vs. Mankind for World Title ---- Raw Aug '99' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boo_Bradley Report post Posted November 9, 2003 I love watching the LOD vs Austin/HBK from June 97 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Los Guerrero's vs WGTTP, Velocity - Outshined all their SD & PPV matches what was the date of this match? Not sure but around WM19 -> Backlash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Los Guerrero's vs WGTTP, Velocity - Outshined all their SD & PPV matches what was the date of this match? Not sure but around WM19 -> Backlash. February 22, 2003. That seems to be their only tag match on Velocity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papacita 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Mr. Perfect Vs. Shawn Michaels - March to WM7 (still one my favorite matches ever) That was actually the first match I tuned into when I started watching wrestling on a regular basis. Much love for that one. Another match I always liked was the HBK/HHH Raw match from May 96. I think a copy of that is floating around on Kazaa now. How many people remember that "Star Studded" 4-Way tag title match leading up to SummerSlam 98? It was (I believe) Rock and D'lo Vs The Outlaws Vs Taker and Austin Vs Kane and Mankind. It's been a few years since I've watched it, so I'm not sure how it holds up, but I LOVED that match live. Edit: Also, add HBK/Mankind from 8/11/97 to that list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Austin-Benoit from Raw in Dec. 2000. It was Austin's first good match after he came back from neck surgery. Benoit called him out saying he couldn't WRESTLE, just punch/kick. The two ended up working a SWEET free TV main event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Taz vs. Triple H - Smackdown sometime in 2000 Angle vs. Essa Rios - back to back Heat and Raw in 2000 or 2001 Benoit vs. Rey Mysterio - Smackdown in 2002 (my favorite free TV match from the Smackdown 6) Steiner vs Booker T from the last Nitro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 i remember a very good eddie v. x-pac match in spring-summer 2001, shortly before eddie was in rehab. all i can remember clearly about it is that it ended with a sunset powerbomb. god damn eddie was feeling it those few months, with the hardy boys storyline & what not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ligerbomb03 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Bret Hart and Hakushi from July 95 as well as his match with Jean Pierre Lafite from that October. The Hakushi match is easily one of my all-time favorite Raw matches and almost nobody remembers it. Bret vs. Hakushi is an all-time classic that is very underrated and forgotten by fans today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Mr. Perfect/Doink the Clown series of matches in 93 to enter "King Of The Ring." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
