3. September 18, 2003 - Iron Man
WWE.comThe rivalry between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar over the WWE Championship was one of the best of 2003 and the September 18 episode of SmackDown featured the culmination of their program. It was to be an Iron Man match in which both of those Superstars would battle for an hour in an attempt to prove their superiority over the other. The will of the men to leave with the top prize in all of professional wrestling would be tested in a grueling display of endurance. Who would emerge victorious, celebrating while crushing the dreams of their opponent? For sixty minutes, Angle and Lesnar captivated the WWE Universe with a match befitting their talents. It was technically sound but mixed up the action just enough to never allow the audience to become bored or restless. Lesnar dominated a large portion of the match and ultimately won the bout, bringing an end to Angle's title reign. After months of trying to one-up the American hero, Lesnar finally accomplished his goal. The September 18 episode of SmackDown was a one-match show. That one match, though, is a famous one. Named Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Match of the Year for 2003, it was an epic battle between two of the best in the industry, two men trusted to deliver in the spot they were put in. They did, making the broadcast one of the most memorable in SmackDown history. It has become part of the cannon for any fan looking for an accurate history of the blue brand and a must-see match for fans of the decade that was the 2000s. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xl25fs_kurt-angle-vs-brock-lesnar-ironman-match-recap-smackdown-9-25-2003_sport
Results: Chris Benoit and Cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio defeated Rhyno and Tajiri... Shaniqua defeated Torrie Wilson and Dawn Marie in a Handicap match... Los Guerreros defeated WWE Tag Team champions The World's Greatest Tag Team to win the titles... Brock Lesnar defeated WWE champion Kurt Angle to win the title in an Iron Man match (Final score: 5-4)