10 Awesome Wrestling Matches That Ended In A Draw

1. Sting Vs. Ric Flair - Clash Of Champions 1988

The Stinger vs. The Nature Boy remains an undisputed classic, and a prime example of an established superstar helping to launch the career of a young up-and-comer.

Even though Ric Flair has excelled at portraying an ego-maniac for the majority of his career, there may not be a more humble, steadfast company man than The Nature Boy in the history of sports entertainment.

Not so coincidentally, Sting has followed in his footsteps as a loyal and dedicated professional. Back in 1988, Sting had risen up the ranks of the NWAin just a few short months. It was clear the top brass had a lot of faith in his abilities and wanted to give him a major push into the spotlight, which is why they booked him opposite Flair. The match itself was a picture-perfect showcase for the young Sting, with Flair selling every hammerlock like it was ripping the life out of him.

It was as intense as they come, and the blend of high-flying (but logical) aerial maneuvers from Sting and the technically precise (and somewhat desperate) tactics of Flair meshed extremely well. When the 45 minute time limit had expired, it made sense for this one to end in a hard-fought draw. Sting was still a little too fresh-faced to be taken seriously as the man, but having him convincingly go the distance with the top guy in the company made him an instant star, even without claiming the title.