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#3: The Shield vs. Randy Orton & Team Hell No: June 14, 2013
Perhaps the main reason why this particular match inserted itself into one of the top 3 spots is that of its historical significance.
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Kane, Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton somehow managed to coexist by handing The Shield their first Six-Man Tag Team Match loss in June 2013.
But the moments leading up to the finish were great too. Daniel Bryan eventually made Seth Rollins tap-out. Matches of this category get harsh rep, but this contest certainly ranks among the better half of the six-man tag team matches out there for sure.
#2: Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle – WWE Championship Iron Man Match: Sept. 18, 2003
According to the Legendary Mr. Howard Finkel himself, this contest is absolutely deserving of being called 'one greatest matches ever to have taken place on a SmackDown telecast'.
The match was initially tied at 1-1. However, Lesnar dominantly pushed towards a lead of 5-2 soon after. But somehow, Kurt Angle miraculously came back & brought the score closer to 5-4.
Kurt Angle was just about to tie this bout using an ankle lock, but the clock ticked against him as the match went into overtime. Brock Lesnar became the new WWF Champion, but only by a very small margin.
#1: Edge vs. Eddie Guerrero – No Disqualification Match: Sept. 26, 2002
Alas, the 'chart-topper', if you will...
This match has the honorous prestige of being officially titled as the greatest match in SmackDown Live's history by the WWE.com staff.
Rightly so, not only did this match put everyone on the edge of their seats, but it was also responsible for setting a precedent for the future of SmackDown itself.
Edge proved to be the ultimate victor in the end, & this match is certainly the one to watch if your watchlist needs updating...
What do you think? Do you agree with WWE's official list of the 15 Best SmackDown matches of all time? Are there any matches they missed? Sound off in the comments section regarding your thoughts.
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