Top 5 WWE UK Moments.

Intro.

At this moment in time, us Pro Wrestling fans here in the UK, are getting truly spoilt for choice, yes I understand that this has come off of the back of the worst form of tribalism. The matter of consumerism becomes ignored. This has been a trait for years, as international markets have become a hot bed for welcoming in this form of sports entertainment. As a fan for many years. I have been priviledged to see as these incidents, and events unfold. So this is my top 5 list of the WWE UK Moments.

5. One Night Only.

The first of these events would take place in September of 1997, and it's historic for one reason. HBK's backstage politicking on international shores. It's was known that The British Bulldog was due to go over HBK and become the European Champion, in front of his family, one of which was suffering from Cancer. HBK had become the European. The fans in Birmingham were stunned, and as a fan watching at home. I was confused, because one of my favourites looked humiliated. It was reported at the time that this was down to backstage politicking, this was a trait that HBK had explored for years at this point, and on the 5th of November this would have devistating consequences.

4. John Cena vs Shawn Michaels.

This Match would go on to become a classic, as the years unfolded. Monday Night Raw had been recorded at Earls Court In London. This would be the last time WWE would use the venue, and after this they would use The 02 going forwards. The Match was something special, and has gone down in WWE UK lore as a classic.

3. The Rock Banters The Fans At Rebellion 1999.

Just the utter name of this UK Only one night PPV, makes my mum squirm, oh the arguments we had. However on this night The Final Boss aka The Great One was on fire, he blasted a brummie for being from Birmingham, and then told him to shut his mouth. Classic Dwayne.

2. Roman Takes The Pin.

I had mates who went to WWE Money In The Bank in 2023, which took place at The 02. I watched from home, because I couldn't afford a ticket. But if I had gone, then i would've been treated to a steller card. A John Cena Rah Rah speech, that saw him humiliate Greyson Waller, and of course an awesome main event. The Bloodline Roman Reigns, and. Solo Sikoa vs The Usos. This Match was sensational. It had every single seek of s thrill, that UK fans up until this point had been crying out for. The near falls became major story hooks as I sat on my bed watching this with a more to share bag of crisps. I loved this Match.

1. British Bulldog vs Bret Hart WWF Intercontinental Championship Summerslam 1992.

The rumours, and true stories that surround this Match are legendary, and it blends into this Matches lore, to the point that over the years, the stories have been fascinating that the Match. Bret has openly said in his autobiography that he walked Davey through this Match, due to the addiction issues that Davey Boy Smith was having at the time. This is why I believe that Bret is a genius when it comes down to the mechanics of putting together Matches, and seeing them through to their final execution. This Match proved the fact, that the phrase. The best there is. The best there was. And The best there ever will be, wasn't just a catchy slogan, it was a way for some to truly prove themself.