Every Match From WrestleMania 18, Ranked From Worst To Best

WrestleMania 18 is perhaps the final WrestleMania of the Attitude Era, and it certainly delivered. For the second time, WWE emanated WrestleMania in the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada for WrestleMania X8. The show was a spectacle, and it was the final WrestleMania to be under the WWF banner before WWF transitioned into the WWE in

WrestleMania 18 is perhaps the final WrestleMania of the Attitude Era, and it certainly delivered. For the second time, WWE emanated WrestleMania in the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada for WrestleMania X8. The show was a spectacle, and it was the final WrestleMania to be under the WWF banner before WWF transitioned into the WWE in May 2002.

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The card was jam-packed, and many legendary wrestlers competed on this WrestleMania. However, the main event may have been the wrong choice, but that takes nothing away from WrestleMania X8 being a huge success. The likes of Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan made their return for their first WrestleMania matches in close to a decade. Six titles were up for grabs at WrestleMania 18 but none bigger than the Undisputed WWE Championship.

11 Maven Vs. Goldust

The Hardcore Championship had been defended at every WrestleMania since its inception in November 1998. It wasn't a good omen for the champion defending the title as the gold had changed hands on every single occasion.

Maven was hoping to buck the trend and become the first man to retain the Hardcore Championship at WrestleMania in his title defense against Goldust. Weapons were involved, but the bout was short-lived as Spike Dudley pinned Maven with the 24/7 rule in effect to become the new Hardcore Champion.

10 Diamond Dallas Page Vs. Christian

Christian was looking to regain the European Championship after dropping the gold to Diamond Dallas Page. It was Christian's first singles match on The Grandest Stage of Them All and he was looking to impress in front of his hometown fans, although he denounced them as Howard Finkel announced him hailing from Tampa, Florida.

Unfortunately, this match failed to click and the encounter was extremely short for this match to have any relevancy on the card. It was the final European Title match at WrestleMania, and DDP retained the championship with the Diamond Cutter.

9 Edge Vs. Booker T

Just like Christian, Edge was competing in his first singles match at WrestleMania. He squared off with Booker T in the five-time WCW Champion's maiden WrestleMania appearance.

The whole storyline was laughable as they were fighting over a spot in a shampoo commercial, and there was a sign in the crowd that stated something along those lines. It was a solid match but nothing to shout about, with Edge prevailing in front of his hometown crowd, which was all that mattered to him.

8 William Regal Vs. Rob Van Dam

For the second year in a row, William Regal opened up WrestleMania in an Intercontinental Championship match. This time, Regal walked in as the reigning IC Champion, and he put the title on the line against Rob Van Dam.

Regal repeatedly tried to gain the upper hand in this contest by using his Power of the Punch. Van Dam thwarted Regal's attempts on several occasions. Ultimately, RVD executed his patented Five-Star Frog Splash on Regal to become the new Intercontinental Champion.

7 Stone Cold Steve Austin Vs. Scott Hall

This match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Scott Hall came five years too late. Hall was not at the peak of his powers as he had his personal issues off-camera to deal with, and Austin was not operating at his best either.

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Kevin Nash was in Hall's corner, and he got involved in the proceedings. Hall mocked Austin and used Stone Cold's Stunner on him. The result was never in doubt with Austin prevailing in his penultimate WrestleMania.

6 Jazz Vs. Trish Stratus Vs. Lita

The WWE Women's Championship was defended in a triple threat match for the first time at WrestleMania. Jazz had a tough assignment against Lita and the hometown hero Trish Stratus, who donned the maple leaf on her outfit.

For the time they got allocated, three of the all-time greats put on a magnificent contest. They were unfortunate to be sandwiched between The Rock-Hulk Hogan clash and the Undisputed WWE Championship main event, so fans were disinterested. Nonetheless, Jazz remained as Women's Champion after dropping Lita with a top-rope fisherwoman suplex.

5 Kurt Angle Vs. Kane

2002 was another strong year in Kurt Angle's WWE career, but it didn't get off to the greatest start. The Olympic Gold Medalist collided with Kane, and The Big Red Machine had to have his working boots on.

Kane certainly lived up with arguably the greatest in-ring performer in WWE at the time to a certain extent. Ultimately, Kane was going for his patented Chokeslam, but Angle expertly countered it and used the ropes for leverage to score a huge win over Kane.

4 Billy & Chuck Vs. Hardy Boyz Vs. Dudley Boyz Vs. APA

Tag team wrestling was at its peak in the Attitude Era, and there was an underrated WWE Tag Team Championship match on the card. Billy and Chuck defended the gold against three former champions in The Hardy Boyz, Dudley Boyz, and APA in a four corners elimination tag team match.

All teams played a pivotal role in this match which saw APA get eliminated first after Dudley Boyz executed the 3D on Bradshaw. The Dudleyz were removed from the equation next, which saw The Hardyz and reigning champions battle it out at the end. It was an exciting finish although not a popular one as Billy clocked Jeff with the WWE Tag Team Title belt that allowed Billy and Chuck to retain when Chuck pinned Jeff.

3 Chris Jericho Vs. Triple H

Chris Jericho's lone WrestleMania main event saw him put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against a red-hot Triple H. The Game was played to the ring by Drowning Pool with their variation of Triple H's theme song.

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Stephanie McMahon was in Jericho's corner, and she wanted Jericho to exact revenge on her ex-husband. They put on a good match. But, unfortunately, they should not have closed out the show considering that Rock and Hogan topped their match. Nevertheless, Triple H reclaimed his throne after dropping Jericho with a devastating Pedigree.

2 The Undertaker Vs. Ric Flair

The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak was acknowledged when he defeated Triple H at WrestleMania X-Seven to go 9-0. A year later, Undertaker collided with Ric Flair in a No Disqualification match which was Flair's first WrestleMania outing in a decade.

Flair's confidence was low at the time but working with Undertaker certainly boosted it. Both men were bleeding profusely, and Arn Anderson's interference when he planted Undertaker with a Spinebuster received an almighty pop. Nonetheless, Undertaker recovered and hit the Tombstone Piledriver on Flair, extending his unbeaten streak to a perfect 10-0.

1 The Rock Vs. Hulk Hogan

For the first time since the WrestleMania IX debacle, Hulk Hogan made his long-awaited return to the grand stage of WrestleMania X8. Donning the black-and-white nWo colors, Hogan clashed with The Rock, who was the face of the company at the time.

In a clash of two generations, Rock and Hogan tore the house down, and everyone knew this was the true main event. Toronto is known as Bizarro World, and they booed The Rock in favor of the heelish Hogan. Ultimately, in a true passing of the torch moment, Rock went over in an exceptional battle.

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