WWE ranks 25 greatest matches in SummerSlam history

WWE has concluded its countdown of the top 25 matches in SummerSlam history, ranking Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog in the top spot.

The countdown has been playing out on WWE’s YouTube channel over the last several weeks leading into SummerSlam 2025. Today, WWE officially revealed Hart vs. Bulldog from 1992 at Wembley Stadium as the best match in SummerSlam history. Full video of the bout — which saw Bulldog win the Intercontinental title in his home country — can be watched here.

Hart was featured in three of the top five matches on the countdown, with his 1991 match against Mr. Perfect ranking third and 1994 steel cage match against brother Owen Hart ranking fifth.

The other matches in the top five were John Cena vs. AJ Styles from 2016 and CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar from 2013.

Here is the complete list:

WWE’s 25 greatest matches in SummerSlam history —

  • 25. Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar (2023)
  • 24. Seth Rollins vs. John Cena title vs. title match for the WWE Championship and United States Championship (2015)
  • 23. The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart for the WWF Championship (1997)
  • 22. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship (2019)
  • 21. Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship (2022)
  • 20. Randy Orton vs. Christian no holds barred match for the World Heavyweight Championship (2011)
  • 19. Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker (2015)
  • 18. Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk TLC match for the World Heavyweight Championship (2009)
  • 17. Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship (2001)
  • 16. Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero ladder match (2005)
  • 15. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman for the Universal Championship (2017)
  • 14. The Rock vs. Triple H ladder match for the Intercontinental title (1998)
  • 13. John Cena vs. CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship (2011)
  • 12. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship (2023)
  • 11. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship (2013)
  • 10. The Undertaker vs. Edge Hell in a Cell match (2008)
  • 9. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon ladder match for the Intercontinental title (1995)
  • 8. The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar for the Undisputed Championship (2002)
  • 7. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H unsanctioned street fight (2002)
  • 6. The Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian TLC match for the WWF Tag Team titles (2000)
  • 5. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart steel cage match for the WWF Championship (1994)
  • 4. CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar no DQ match (2013)
  • 3. Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect for the Intercontinental title (1991)
  • 2. John Cena vs. AJ Styles (2016)
  • 1. Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog for the Intercontinental title (1992)

SummerSlam 2025 is the first time the show has ever been a two-night event. It’s being held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this Saturday and Sunday. Each night will feature six matches.