50 Must-See WrestleMania Matches

You would think that this would be a dream matchup, with two juggernauts and former world champions going toe-to-toe at the biggest show of the year, but circumstances turned this into an absolute sideshow. (One has to wonder if we’re about to see history repeat itself.)

Shortly before WrestleMania 20, word leaked out that Brock Lesnar, just two years into his WWE career, was leaving the company to pursue an NFL career. Simultaneously, Goldberg’s one-year deal with WWE was drawing to a close. With both men literally on their way out the door the next day, the Madison Square Garden crowd turned this match into a bizarre sociology experiment, jeering and chanting throughout the match. It was so awkward that neither the wrestlers nor the announcers really knew how to react. Picture the Raw after WrestleMania on steroids.

At least “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was there as special guest referee to provide some relief for the fans – and to deliver a couple stunners. Truly must be seen to be believed. Or watch the sequel this year.