Ranking All 29 WWE SummerSlam Main Events Ever

2. Bret Hart Vs. British Bulldog (1992)

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This is the definition of a home field advantage. SummerSlam in 1992 emanated from Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the main event pitted Intercontinental Champion Bret “The Hitman” Hart against challenger “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith. The match also carried the intrigue of Hart and Smith being brothers-in-law (Davey Boy was married to Bret’s sister), adding even more depth than a title and fighting on your home country’s soil.

Then there’s the match itself, which is by all definitions a classic contest. Bulldog’s power against Hart the ring tactician was a great combination, with the two trading moves before a rabid, pro-Bulldog crowd. The finish – Hart going for a sunset flip and Bulldog clasping the legs and sitting down for the pin – is a visually iconic one in 90s WWF.

Despite Bret’s story about how Bulldog was “blown up” five minutes into the match and had to be carried the rest of the way, this is still a fantastic main event that sent fans home happy and showcased the best WWF had to offer.

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