#1: Stone Cold Steve Austin- WrestleMania 13
There are fewer things more difficult to pull off in wrestling than a double-turn. When they do get it right, however, it can often create a moment that can change the careers of everyone involved and leave fans with an unforgettable moment.
Bret Hart and Stone Cold's double turn at WrestleMania is one such moment and is often cited as the most iconic moment in the history of WrestleMania.
Austin was on the rise as one of the hottest young stars in the WWE back in 1996, and his match with Bret Hart was one of the most anticipated Mania matches of all time. Chuck in Ken Shamrock and a submission match stipulation and you've got the perfect storm.
The match itself is one named as one of the best Mania matches of all time, and for good reason. It's a brutal and hard-hitting encounter that grips the viewer, even if you know exactly what is coming.
The ending saw Bret Hart lock Stone Cold into his signature sharpshooter hold, only for the rattlesnake to refuse to tap out, instead, passing out under the pain. The image of Austin's bloody face screaming out as Hart locks in the hold is one of the most iconic in the history of WrestleMania, and Hart's post-match assault of Austin cemented the double turn.
Austin was a fan favourite after this and the rest, as they say, is history.