10 Best Great American Bash Matches Ever

3. Big Van Vader Vs. Sting (World Title) - 1992

WWE.comWWE.comSting was the top babyface for a number of years while Vader was a heel on the rise that was managed by the great Harley Race. Sting was the WCW World Champion that had to try to slow down the 400 pounder Vader, who looked as intimidating as any wrestlers we've ever seen. What was great about Vader is that he was athletic for a guy his size too. There was a great story in the match as Vader dominated the action, but Sting kept coming back. The fans reacted to every Sting comeback because they wanted their hero to beat this monster. Sting's comeback was impressive, but then he made a mistake. A turning point happened near the end of match as Sting hit the ring post and he came up bleeding. Sting wasn't a guy that bled too much; certainly not at the level of guys like Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes. After 17 minutes of action, a bloody Sting just couldn't take it anymore. Vader nailed him with a Powerbomb and that was enough to give Vader his first World Title. Both of these guys should be in WWE's Hall of Fame. Sting obviously will be one day, but Vader needs to be in there too. He was a phenomenal big guy especially as a heel.
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