10 WWE Matches That Changed EVERYTHING

10. Triple H Vs The Rock (SummerSlam 1998)

The Austin era was well underway by August 1998, and in The Undertaker, 'Stone Cold' had another top star with whom to share the main event. This age of wrestling was known for its incredibly deep bench, and two more stars were well on their way to establishing themselves as top, top guys in the show’s penultimate (and best) match.

The Rock and Triple H’s ladder match for the Intercontinental Title can’t help but hark back to Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon’s tussle for the same prize at WrestleMania X. If anything, though, this SummerSlam bout is even more effective.

Both young stars were clearly rising stars, but the chemistry they demonstrate here would be the backbone of the company for years to come. Along with Austin and McMahon, Rocky and HHH would hardly stop feuding throughout the Attitude Era, and the pair would put on some incredible matches (though there’s an argument that this is the best).

The crowd reaction tells you everything you need to know. This is 20 flat out minutes of two men proving their worth, and the audience can’t get enough.