10 Best WWE Matches Of 1997
1. Bret Hart Vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (WrestleMania 13)
No match has meant more to WWE than this one. Austin's face turn, Bret's heel turn, the casting of Austin as a hero with guile, the display of angst and hatred in every move, it's all there. Future matches with a million finisher and signature reversals pale to the relentless brawling and unapologetic alpha-maleism on display in the match that saved a pretty crappy WrestleMania.
The double-turn ended up being the most well-executed character swap in the history of the industry, and firmly put Austin on a clear path to the top of a company now willing to exploit his virulent character as a heroic one. It's as historic as it is exciting, and it will forever hold up as a classic.
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