10 Classic Wrestling Matches New Fans Need To See
9. Hulk Hogan Vs. Andre The Giant, WrestleMania III
Everything about WrestleMania III was a spectacle. Huge venue, record-breaking attendance, and of course... Hulk vs. Andre. It almost doesn't matter that Hogan had a limited arsenal and Andre was well past his prime. When Hulk scooped up the Giant and slammed him to the mat, a million wrestling fans were born.
Legendary announcer Gorilla Monsoon said this matchup was "The unstoppable force versus the immovable object". The result of the right men with the right booking at the right time, Hogan and Andre at Wrestlemania III breathes rarified air. It wasn't the technical masterpiece given earlier in the night by Steamboat and Savage, nor did it involve any of what Jim Cornette refers to as "gaga". Hulkamania was the biggest thing in wrestling and Andre was the biggest human being in wrestling. Hogan was defending a three-year title reign and Andre was on a 15-year winning streak.
From the intense staredown to the bodyslam heard around the world, this is a masterclass in the payoff of quality star development with top-shelf talent. With the Giant on his back, Hogan dropped the big leg and cemented his spot as the top attraction in professional wrestling.