John Morrison's 5 best matches in WWE

As of late rumors have been circulating that John Morrison has re-signed with WWE. However, the former three-time Intercontinental Champion himself has made some comments on Twitter which debunks the re-signing rumors.

Whether as the smug Johnny Nitro during his MNM days or as John Morrison, the WWE Universe has always been enthralled by the death-defying and high-risk maneuvers of the immensely talented Prince of Parkour.

Although The Guru of Greatness continues to put up great matches now and then in other international wrestling promotions, there is no denying that he had some of his most memorable performances during his tenure with WWE.

His feuds with Jeff Hardy are still talked about to this day as well as his 'Spider-Man' like antics at the 2011 Royal Rumble.

So, today on the occasion of his 40th birthday, we take a look back at 5 of The Prince of Parkour's best matches in WWE:

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#5 Jeff Hardy vs. Johnny Nitro in a Steel Cage match for the Intercontinental Championship [WWE New Year's Revolution 2007]

During his early run with the company, Morrison went by the name of Johnny Nitro as a part of the villainous stable with Joey Mercury and their manager Melina dubbed MNM (Mercury, Nitro, and Melina).

In the early part of 2007, the heel Nitro started a feud with Jeff Hardy in hopes of winning the latter's Intercontinental title.

Their rivalry came to a crescendo inside a Steel Cage match in which the two Superstars battled it out for the prestigious Intercontinental Championship.

Melina caused outside interference by distracting the referee a couple of times but The Charismatic Enigma came out as the victor in what is regarded to be as one of the best finishes in a steel-cage match.

Near the end of the match, Nitro tried to escape the cage by jumping over the cage door but at the moment when Nitro was about to jump, Hardy dropkicked the door open, and Nitro fell onto the top of the door and injured his groin. While Nitro was stuck on top of the door, Hardy kicked the door, and walked out to win the bout and retain his IC title.

Even though the Prince of Parkour came up short he along with Hardy was praised for showcasing innovative acrobatic offenses in the match.

#4 Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy vs. Joey Mercury and Johnny Nitro [WWE Royal Rumble 2007]

The rivalry between Johnny Nitro and Jeff Hardy continued for the better part of 2007 as MNM faced The Hardy Boyz in a tag-team match at the 2007 WWE Royal Rumble.

The match between the two teams was a visual treat for the fans, especially the in-ring chemistry between Jeff Hardy and Johnny Nitro.

After a back-and-forth high-octane match between the two teams, it was The Hardy Boyz who came out on top after Matt Hardy hit Nitro with the Side Effect and the Twist of Fate followed up by a Swanton Bomb from Jeff Hardy with Jeff scoring the pinfall over Nitro.

Although Nitro and Mercury came up short, this match was one of the best of the night and Nitro was lauded by fans and pundits from the wrestling industry for his performance.

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#3 John Morrison (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship [WWE Hell In A Cell 2009]

After splitting up from MNM and changing his ring name to John Morrison as a tribute to The Doors singer Jim Morrison with whom he bears a striking resemblance, John started having the best time in his career as a singles competitor.

In 2009, Morrison defended his Intercontinental title against Dolph Ziggler.

Although Ziggler put up a valiant effort and showcased his physical prowess, a resilient Morrison pinned The Showoff with the Starship Pain to secure the victory thereby retaining his Intercontinental title.

#2 John Morrison vs. Sheamus in a Ladder match [WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders And Chairs 2010]

At the 2010 edition of WWE's TLC, John Morrison faced Sheamus in a Ladder match to determine the #1 contender for the WWE Championship where the contract hung high above the ring

The match between the two quickly took a turn for the worse as the action spilled outside the ring as soon as the bell rang.

Sheamus bridged a ladder between the ring apron and a broadcast table in hopes of putting The Shaman of Sexy through it but while they were brawling on top of an erect ladder in hopes of grabbing the contract, both men fell with Morrison falling to the outside and The Celtic Warrior going through that bridged ladder and breaking it in half.

Morrison won the match by climbing the ladder and retrieving the contract.

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#1 John Morrison vs. Rey Mysterio (c) for the Intercontinental Championship [WWE SmackDown September 4, 2009]

In this 2009 episode of WWE SmackDown, John Morrison wrestled the legendary Rey Mysterio for the luchador's Intercontinental title in what is believed to be one of the best matches involving him.

Both men squared off inside the ring and showcased immense acrobatic skills which got them standing ovations from the crowd.

In a hard-fought battle, Morrison pinned Mysterio with a Starship Pain from the second rope even after getting hit by a 619 to win the coveted title.

After the match, Mysterio hugged and congratulated Morrison for winning the Intercontinental Championship.

If John Morrison indeed returns to WWE, these matches will serve as a testament as to why the current roster should be wary of The Guru of Greatness.