#3 2003 – Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit
When the word wrestling is used, especially pertaining to the start of the 2000s, two men's names come to mind, Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle. When Benoit first came to the WWE he was a midcard wrestler, and for some that would be good enough.
In the case of Benoit, his work ethic suggested he should be more. During the lead up to his 2003 WWE championship match against former Olympic gold medallist Kurt Angle, the focus was less on their rivalry for the title, but rather on Angle's impending match against Brock Lesnar.
Regardless of how the match was being booked leading up to their confrontation, the result was amazing. Angle and Benoit put on a twenty-minute classic that told a tale of anguish, near falls and eventual triumph.
There were countless counter holds applied by both wrestlers on one another, building to the eventual climax of the match. Despite trying his best efforts to escape the Ankle lock, Benoit couldn't help but tap.
While Angle left as the conquering hero, Benoit's in-ring performance left the crowd hungry for more. It was an incredible effort by both champion and challenger.
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