WWE's February pay-per-views are typically the last major stop on the road to WrestleMania. They are the shows that feature (at least some of) the final significant swerves and championship victories ahead of the Showcase of the Immortals. In some instances, they even drastically alter the direction the company takes its top feuds and how they use their biggest stars. The shows have been home to epic encounters and five-star classics. From Steve Austin vs. Triple H in 2001 to Kurt Angle vs. The Undertaker in 06, WWE's February broadcasts have brought fans truly enduring matches. For every Cactus Jack vs. Triple H Hell in a Cell match, though, there are three or four matches that royally reek of sucktitude. Like, Scott Steiner circa 2003 sucking. Or Blue Meanie vs. Goldust in a battle of He Who is Freakier suckiness. As often as the performers are working hard in hopes of catching management's eye heading into the biggest show of the year, WWE Creative is killing any hope of a halfway decent match with booking decisions that should lead to mandatory drug testing. With the 2016 edition of the company's Fastlane pay-per-view almost guaranteed to deliver one truly craptastic match, take this stroll down memory lane and enjoy this look at the 12 matches you should totally skip while binge watching In Your House, No Way Out, Elimination Chamber and Fastlane on WWE Network.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
