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21. The Boyhood Dream Comes True
Shawn Michaels holds the WWF Championship after defeating Bret Hart in sudden death overtime, thereby bringing WrestleMania XII to a close.
The main event of 'Mania XII, although unquestionably epic in length, is a divisive bout to this day. Many consider it an overly drawn out affair, especially as there were no falls throughout the 60 minute time limit. Others see it as a workrate classic, featuring two men commonly regarded as among the best wrestlers of all time.
HBK eventually won, hitting Hart with a pair of superkicks in sudden death overtime (ordered by Gorilla Monsoon) before making the decisive pinfall. The finish was not without legitimate controversy, as Shawn apparently instructed Hebner to get Bret out of the ring - in slightly ruder terms, allegedly - in order to celebrate his moment alone.