10 Best Wrestling PPV Matches (That Actually Were On Free TV)
5. Steve Austin Vs. Chris Benoit (SmackDown, 2001)
Would you believe this epic WWE title match happened the same month as TLC III and the Two Man Power Trip's tag team match against Jericho & Benoit? Truly, May 2001 was a blessed time to be a wrestling fan.
The Rabid Wolverine made his name as a technician, but pitted against a brawler like Stone Cold this match became less about arm-bars and more about beating the living daylights out of your opponent.
The pair were given the time to build up some steam, and not even the addition of Vince McMahon as the special referee could prevent them from delivering one of the Attitude Era's great singles matches. And you didn't have to pay for it, either.