10 Wrestling Matches Better Than The One Thing You Remember Them For
1. Bret Hart Vs. Shawn Michaels (Survivor Series 1997)
![Montreal Screwjob Bret Hart Shawn Michaels](https://d2thvodm3xyo6j.cloudfront.net/media/2015/11/sZ9b8Ty1-600x338.png)
Known for: The screwjob finish, the most controversial ever booked.
Why it's better than that: What is (understandably) lost amidst its industry-changing finish, which saw Vince McMahon prematurely call for the bell to guarantee Bret Hart's WWF title loss, is that the match was on its way to becoming a veritable blinder - far better than their interminably dishwater-dull Iron Man encounter at WrestleMania XII.
Its appeal lies in its spellbinding authenticity. The real life animosity between the two men is legendary, and a breakout of shoot punches never feels too far away - even on repeat viewing. There is also nuance beyond the physicality. That the two men choke each other with one another's national flags is a great touch, as is the presence of high-ranking WWF officials during the opening melee - it just adds to the sense that tensions could boil over at any moment.
Hilariously, considering Hart felt he'd be letting his country down by losing the championship in Montréal, there is a sign visible in the crowd which reads 'WHY WAIT LEAVE NOW BRET'. Not sure if the Hitman would have seen the funny side of that, mind.