The best WWE PPVs are more than great wrestling cards. For fans, they are the milestone moments that chart the evolution of not just storylines and feuds but our fandom for this often silly (and sometimes worse) business. They’re not only filled with great matches, hot crowds, and all-time moments, but those special, often indefinable qualities that can put a smile on your face just by thinking of them.
For that reason, we’re looking back at the very best PPVs in WWE history. Just keep in mind that we’re only looking at WWE PPVs (and PLEs) for this list. That means no PPVs produced by other promotions and no Nxt shows. Those shows are more than worthy of their own lists.
15. WrestleMania X
Much like another event we’ll soon talk about, WrestleMania X is best remembered for its two five-star matches. Say what you will about...
For that reason, we’re looking back at the very best PPVs in WWE history. Just keep in mind that we’re only looking at WWE PPVs (and PLEs) for this list. That means no PPVs produced by other promotions and no Nxt shows. Those shows are more than worthy of their own lists.
15. WrestleMania X
Much like another event we’ll soon talk about, WrestleMania X is best remembered for its two five-star matches. Say what you will about...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
For years now, Future has been skilled at playing rap’s favorite romantic anti-hero: the man, or character, baptizing himself in purple drinks to forget about bliss that has slipped away. Some of his best songs, like “Throw Away” or “My Collection,” can be both spiteful and vulnerable, like a dog dying of a virus that it can’t understand. It’s why certain men pore over his albums like they’re David Foster Wallace novels. At any given moment, a lyric or a snark will seem to effortlessly crystalize...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jayson Buford
- Rollingstone.com
Aew Revolution 2024 was a hell of a show and it ended with the satisfying finale of Sting’s time in the ring. The final stretch of Sting’s career was a wonderful chance to set things right for the legendary wrestler, after the wrestling business had constantly let him down over the years. He was once the ace of WCW, but the incompetence and selfishness of others hurt his legacy in different ways at different promotions. But despite being in his 60s, his three years at Aew allowed him to go out on his own terms.
The Stinger is a beloved icon for a reason. While he did get wrapped up in such unfortunate things as the WCW mini-movies, the Shockmaster, the ill-fated Hulk Hogan match at Starrcade, and a really unfortunate PPV main event involving Jeff Hardy, Sting was still one of WCW’s great highlights and kicked a...
The Stinger is a beloved icon for a reason. While he did get wrapped up in such unfortunate things as the WCW mini-movies, the Shockmaster, the ill-fated Hulk Hogan match at Starrcade, and a really unfortunate PPV main event involving Jeff Hardy, Sting was still one of WCW’s great highlights and kicked a...
- 3/6/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
WWE Hall of Famer Sting is one of the biggest names in the world of professional wrestling, and he has accomplished more than most of his peers in the business. He would finally retire from pro wrestling this week, which meant a legendary WWE match would never become a reality.
Sting
There are so many matches that The Icon Sting has had over the years, including with the likes of Ric Flair, Lex Luger, Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff Hardy, Samoa Joe, Aj Styles and many more in companies such as WCW, Tna and more.
Suggested“This kid isn’t gonna make it”: The Undertaker Thought Dwayne Johnson ‘Sucked’ as a Wrestler, Had No Faith The Rock Will Survive WWE Sting Retired From Professional Wrestling At Aew Revolution Sting and Darby Allin at the Aew Revolution pay-per-view
In an unforgettable moment at the Greensboro Coliseum in the...
Sting
There are so many matches that The Icon Sting has had over the years, including with the likes of Ric Flair, Lex Luger, Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff Hardy, Samoa Joe, Aj Styles and many more in companies such as WCW, Tna and more.
Suggested“This kid isn’t gonna make it”: The Undertaker Thought Dwayne Johnson ‘Sucked’ as a Wrestler, Had No Faith The Rock Will Survive WWE Sting Retired From Professional Wrestling At Aew Revolution Sting and Darby Allin at the Aew Revolution pay-per-view
In an unforgettable moment at the Greensboro Coliseum in the...
- 3/4/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Showtime for the last time. Pro wrestling fans said farewell to “The Icon” at All Elite Wrestling’s Revolution on March 3. More than 16,000 strong inside the historic Greensboro Coliseum and a worldwide audience witnessed Sting’s curtain call. The dynamic legend in paint called it a career after almost 40 years in a venue where he fought so many historic battles. Perhaps most famous is the 45-minute draw he had against Ric Flair in 1988 at the Clash of the Champions on TBS that jumpstarted an illustrious run. This time Sting, real name Steve Borden, stepped into the ring one final time teaming up with longtime partner Darby Allin. They successfully defended the Aew world tag team titles against EVP’s Nicholas and Matthew Jackson, The Young Bucks in their Succession era. Ringside saw many dignitaries from Sting’s past there for support including Flair, Lex Luger, Magnum Ta, Scotty Riggs, Nikita Koloff,...
- 3/4/2024
- TV Insider
Drill music has emerged as a powerful subgenre of hip hop, originating in Chicago in the early 2010s. With its gritty lyrics and aggressive beats, drill quickly gained popularity and became a significant cultural movement. This article explores the history, characteristics, and influences of drill music, tracing its evolution from its Chicago roots to its global impact. We’ll delve into the subgenres, regional scenes, and key artists that have shaped the drill music landscape. Join us as we uncover the rise and influence of this unique genre.
The Origins of Drill Music
Drill music was birthed in the early 2010s in the streets of Chicago. It is characterized by its sonic similarity to trap music and lyrical resemblance to gangsta rap. The genre’s earliest artists, such as Chief Keef, Lil Reese, and Lil Durk, were known for their explicit and adversarial lyricism, often associated with Chicago’s notorious...
The Origins of Drill Music
Drill music was birthed in the early 2010s in the streets of Chicago. It is characterized by its sonic similarity to trap music and lyrical resemblance to gangsta rap. The genre’s earliest artists, such as Chief Keef, Lil Reese, and Lil Durk, were known for their explicit and adversarial lyricism, often associated with Chicago’s notorious...
- 10/26/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside, then it might be time to step away from the drugs and alcohol. And that’s just what pro wrestler, suburban commando and Richard Belzer choker-outer Hulk Hogan had to do when it started running wild on him.
Speaking with Muscle & Health, Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) said, “I’ve had a lot of practice drinking because I wrestled for about forty years, so those guys have a beer every once in a while,” a clear nod to the days when the vast majority of pro wrestlers were heavy drinkers (and looked like it). “But about seven months ago, I decided not to drink any more alcohol. I was at a New Year’s Eve party and saw a bunch of stuff that I didn’t condone or like. I saw myself in this environment, and I went, ‘You know what?...
Speaking with Muscle & Health, Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) said, “I’ve had a lot of practice drinking because I wrestled for about forty years, so those guys have a beer every once in a while,” a clear nod to the days when the vast majority of pro wrestlers were heavy drinkers (and looked like it). “But about seven months ago, I decided not to drink any more alcohol. I was at a New Year’s Eve party and saw a bunch of stuff that I didn’t condone or like. I saw myself in this environment, and I went, ‘You know what?...
- 8/25/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Former WWE wrestler Mike ‘Mantaur’ Halac died Tuesday at the age of 55. The news was confirmed by his family on Facebook.
“He went peacefully in his sleep,” his daughter Demi wrote. “He’s no longer in pain. This really hit home to lose my father. He will forever be in my heart and many others. I love you dad. Make the skies beautiful for me.”
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“He went peacefully in his sleep,” his daughter Demi wrote. “He’s no longer in pain. This really hit home to lose my father. He will forever be in my heart and many others. I love you dad. Make the skies beautiful for me.”
More from TVLineAnother World's Nancy Frangione Dead at 70Edge Defeats Sheamus in Farewell Match on Friday Night SmackdownYoung and the Restless' Sharon Farrell Dead at 82
A cause of death was not disclosed.
Halac competed in the WWF in the ’90s,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
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