The 34 best WrestleMania matches ever

#12: Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle (WrestleMania 21)

Put two of the greatest ring workers WWE has ever seen in a first time ever contest at the biggest show of the year and what do you get? One of the greatest matches in WrestleMania history, of course!

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For nearly 30 minutes, these two showed the world that they were the masters of their craft. In fact, that's what the whole thing was about - who really was the best wrestler? Both men's identities were wrapped up in that question, so neither could afford to lose.

This was a war that had a little bit of everything that a wrestling match can provide. There was a table spot, high flying spots, some brawling, and impeccable mat wrestling. In the end, Shawn Michaels was locked in the Ankle Lock.

He kept fans in suspense. Would he tap or not? He came close. He didn't do it. Kurt Angle went to the mat locked in the body scissors. Michaels ultimately had no choice.

Both performers got a standing ovation and rightfully so.

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