5 Wrestling Matches That Will (Briefly) Help You Forget That Donald Trump Is President
1. Shawn Michaels Vs. The Undertaker (WWE WrestleMania 25)
WrestleMania has always been the stage for which pro wrestlers become icons. Such names as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and many others have made their mark at WWE's biggest annual spectacle.
Though many greats have made WrestleMania what it is since its inception in 1985, two names stand out when defining it: Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.
On one hand, Michaels was known for producing numerous WrestleMania classics, such as his epic Ladder match with Razor Ramon for the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania X. On the other hand, The Undertaker etched his name in WrestleMania lore by never being defeated. At WrestleMania 25 in Houston, Texas, Michaels looked to challenge that.
In what was presented as a battle of Heaven vs. Hell, "Mr. WrestleMania" descended from the top of the TitanTron and The Undertaker rose up from beneath the stage. Both staples of WrestleMania history fought for 30 minutes and 44 seconds to complete an instant classic that is regarded by many as being the best match in WrestleMania history.
WWE is big on creating "WrestleMania Moments," and Michaels' first of two WrestleMania meetings with The Undertaker provided many. A notable spot was The Undertaker swatting away Michaels during an attempt at a moonsault, sending him to an awkward landing on the outside of the ring. Michaels got redemption soon after, pulling a cameraman in the direction of The Undertaker's suicide dive, resulting in The Undertaker landing nearly head first on the protective mat outside the ring. This element of realism added to the already dramatic tone of the match, leaving the 72,744 spectators at Reliant Stadium wondering if either man would be able to finish the match.
The two continued to battle for some time after, trading finishers and near counts. In the end, The Undertaker preserved his streak by catching Michaels mid-air during a moonsault and executing a Tombstone Piledriver for the win.
While there may be four nail-biting years of Donald Trump serving as President of the United States, this classic match can be watched every day to help get you through them.