10 Mistakes That Actually Enhanced WWE Matches

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Heartbreak For Shawn (SummerSlam 1995)

Shawn Michaels Vs Razor Ramon Summerslam 1995
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Botch: The scripted ending for SummerSlam 1995's ladder-based rematch between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon called for HBK to boot Razor off the ladder and haul down the prized Intercontinental Title belt there and then.

When he leapt for the belt though, Shawn missed and took a nasty bump to the canvas. He'd actually botch the finish twice before finally pulling down the title.

How It Enhanced The Match: Michaels' hissy fit and visible annoyance over bungling the finish heaped yet more emotion onto the rollercoaster ride he and Ramon had created. Fans, as well as Vince McMahon and Dok Hendrix on commentary, were willing to forgive his mistakes.

Some likely didn't even know he'd f*cked up.

Shawn and Razor improvised a new finish before Michaels took the win. Their skill, composure and chemistry helped hide the fact that HBK, perfectionist though he is, took longer to scale the ladder and take the title than he'd planned.

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What other botches and mistakes actually enhanced WWE matches? For more wrestling, check out 10 Most Disappointing WWE Moments Of 2020 (So Far) and 10 Things We Learned From WWE’s Undertaker: The Last Ride (Final Chapter)!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.