25 Best WWE Raw Matches Ever
15. The Undertaker Vs Jeff Hardy (July 1st, 2002)
Jim Ross cemented himself as the voice of Monday Night Raw soundtracking the Attitude Era, but crystallised his position as the very best in the industry with a dramatic call of Jeff Hardy's desperate pursuit for gold.
Hardy had physically and mentally unravelled so much by mid-2002 that he'd be long gone within a year of this clash. But by appearing so inferior to WWE Champion and maniacal heel The Undertaker, he'd ultimately trigger 'The Deadman's babyface turn that summer following an uncharacteristic show of respect for the punishment he absorbed.
Highlighted by Hardy dramatically grazing the gold with his fingertips before 'Big Evil' unleashed fury on him with a steel chair. Jeff clung on. "Come on kid, one more step, you can still do it!" screamed Ross, as if he were willing on his own son, seconds before Undertaker hauled himself the other side and launched him from the ladder with a chokeslam. The challenger's panicked face as he awaited oblivion was provided the final slice of theatre.