10 WWE Superstars Who Won By Losing

7. "Macho Man" Randy Savage (WrestleMania III)

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Anchored by a colossal Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant main event, WrestleMania III was the biggest event in company history - and maintained that distinction for the next 29 years.

The event's undercard featured several key match-ups, but none proved bigger than the Intercontinental title bout between Randy "Macho Man" Savage and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. It's often said that Hogan/Andre sold the show, while Savage/Steamboat stole the show.

Thanks to meticulous planning and preparation by Savage and crisp execution by both participants, this match was immediately immortalized in the annals of pro wrestling. At the match's conclusion, Steamboat rolled up Savage, pinning him for the title and achieving instant stardom on the grand stage of WrestleMania.

Following this match, the trajectory of each man's WWF careers was like two ships passing in the night. Steamboat dropped the title soon after to the Honky Tonk Man, and exited the company a little over a year later. Savage, on the other hand, captured the company's top title the following year, and headlined WrestleManias IV and V.

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A former stuntman for Paramount Pictures, Matt enjoys sports, water skiing, driving fast, the beach, professional wrestling, technology, and scotch. At the same time, whenever possible. Having attended many famous (and infamous) shows including WrestleMania XV, In Your House: Mind Games, and the 1995 King of the Ring, Matt has been a lifelong professional sports and wrestling fan. Matt's been mentioned in numerous wrestling podcasts including the Steve Austin Show: Unleashed, Talk Is Jericho, and Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard. As a former countywide performer, Matt has been referred to as Mr. 300 for his amazing accomplishments in the world of amateur bowling. He is also the only man on record to have pitched back-to-back no hitters in the Veterans Stadium Wiffle Ball League of 2003.