Versus: Rob Van Dam Stipulation: Hardcore Championship Match Date: 2001 The majority of the matches on this list are from the Biker Era of Takers evolution, and that is not a coincidence. Yes, the Dead Man personas are the most beloved, but the biker gimmick really allowed Taker to expand his moveset and capitalize on his athleticism. Taker was no longer forced to shamble about like a zombie, and he could actually run and punch with the rest of the roster. This Hardcore match against Rob Van Dam does a great job of showing off that rough and tumble athleticism, and Taker keeps up with the finest hardcore high flyer in the business.