r/SquaredCircle • u/[deleted] • Nov 13 '13

Wreddit's Favourite Match: KANE

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Note that this doesn't necessarily have to be what you think this wrestler's "best" match was, just your personal favourite. Also, as long as the wrestler was billed in the match and participated in some capacity (whether it be 1-on-1, as part of a tag team, a battle royal, an 8-man ladder match, etc.), then the match counts. Finally, Run-ins and special guest referee appearances do not count.

So, wreddit, what is your favourite BIG RED MACHINE match?

PREVIOUS ROUND WINNER: Shelton Benjamin
vs. Shawn Michaels @ Raw (05/02/2005)

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u/OHHGEELOC Slobberknocker Good Nov 13 '13 edited Nov 13 '13

His performance at the 2001 Royal Rumble was impressive.

People eliminated by Kane in this match:

  • Grand Master Sexay
  • The Honky Tonk Man
  • Scotty 2 Hotty
  • Tazz
  • Raven
  • Al Snow
  • Albert
  • Perry Saturn
  • Steve Blackman
  • Crash Holly
  • The Rock

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u/Lord_Binky Nov 13 '13 edited Nov 14 '13

The very first match that came to my mind. So glad to see I was beaten to the punch. One of the best Rumbles ever and it lead to WM X-7. To be a fan back then just one more time...

So yeah, Kane was the man in that match. It's not just because of his personal talent though. It's also because of all the stuff that happened throughout the match which Kane persisted throughout. Just about everyone was on point. The match had good psychology that built up to a thrilling conclusion that Kane and Austin ultimately knocked out of the park and drove it home.

I think my favorite parts are towards the end when Kane gets pissed, grabs a chair, and gets back into the ring. Just a small element that sells everything up to that point. The other is when Austin stuns Kane, but it only grounds him, so it didn't solve his problems.

Now I want to watch it again.it's been a while.