5. CM Punk Vs Daniel Bryan, Over The Limit
In terms of a pure wrestling match, this could very well be CM Punk's best. Is it any surprise that it comes against Daniel Bryan? The contest is a thrilling mat-based grapple, mixed in with a range of power and high-flying spots. What makes these two workers so utterly fantastic is their stamina and pace. It helps the wrestlers to put on a match with a fluidity of action that few on the roster could match. This is two genuine athletes demonstrating an intense level of fitness. The athletic spots are combined with the kind of timing and accuracy you would expect from two men who honed their craft in Ring Of Honor, and this bout could easily have been one of their encounters from the technical wrestling-based indie group. The other thing I like about Punk here is that he elevates his opponent. Despite Bryan losing, he was a better man for the effort. That's because Punk is a selfless worker, always thinking how he can get not only himself but his opponent over. That's the true mark of a pro wrestler. CM Punk helped set Bryan on the way to also becoming one of the hottest stars in the company with this brilliant effort.