20 Greatest WWE Royal Rumble Undercard Matches
11. Chris Jericho Vs. Chris Benoit (2001)
Like all of Chris Benoit's matches (including one more on this list), the usual separation is needed in order to distinguish the pro-wrestler from his final days. If as a fan, you are able to make that distinction, his Intercontinental Title Ladder Match with Chris Jericho is essential viewing.
The Canadians flew out of the blocks with several energetic exchanges in the opening few minutes, only introducing the ladder at a point when one of them appeared subdued enough to allow an attempt at the title. The two then incorporated it into a series of wince-inducing attacks, including an Irish Whip to Jericho into the ladder that saw man and metal cascade to the floor in a heap.
After a wince-inducing suicide dive into a steel chair by Benoit, the two engaged in further innovative ladder spots until finally 'The Crippler' thought he had an opening to snare the title. The most famous spot of the match then followed, with Jericho locking a visually stunning Walls of Jericho atop the ladder as fans exploded at the sight of two men defying gravity from fifteen feet.
After Benoit missed a headbutt from the ladder then took another tumble from the ladder to the floor via a Jericho shove, 'Y2J' was finally able to grab the gold to conclude a climactic classic.