When the first ladder match was introduced in 1992, the two futureHall of Famers, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels battled it out in a type of match,that was to headline main events for years to come.Be it TheHardy Boyz, Edge, Christian or Chris Jericho who have personified the definition of a ladder match,make it to any list of all-time greatest ladder matches.Here we take a look at the ladder matches that have been rarely witnessed by the WWE Universe.
#1 Tornado Tag-Team Ladder Match at Armageddon, 2006
Arguably one of the greatest ladder matches of all time, the match featured Paul London and Brian Kendrick, William Regal and Dave Taylor, Joey Mercury and Johnny Nitro (MNM), and The Hardy’s (Matt and Jeff) in a Tornado Tag-Team ladder match for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
The match is known for the injury sustained by Joey Mercury to his nose. Ultimately, it was the duo of Paul London and Brian Kendrick who captured the titles to win the match and retain the championships.
#2 Christian vs. Chris Jericho at Unforgiven, 2004
Christian and Chris Jericho faced-off for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship in a Ladder match at Unforgiven. The match will go down in history as a stepping stone for the nine time Intercontinental champion-Chris Jericho.
#3 Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels at Armageddon, 2006
The three stages of hell, is designed to test any wrestler to his true potential. Two of the greatest WWE superstars of all time Triple H and Shawn Michaels, set aside their camaraderie to battle it out in this match that comprised of a street fight, a steel cage and last but not the least, a ladder match. Triple H eventually won 2-1.
#4 Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon at WrestleMania 10
The iconic ladder match that is celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon had put on the most spectacular show at WrestleMania 10.
Even after 20 long years, Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon still remains not only one of the best WrestleMania matches ever, but also one of the best ladder matches of all time.
#5 Edge vs. Christian at No Mercy, 2001
Friends and former Tag-Team partners, Edge and Christian entered the ring for the Intercontinental Championship hanging above. The match was a street fight ladder match, utilizing all parts of the arena. Edge went onto win the match, that acted as a backdrop for his 10 time world championship glory, that was to come four years later.
