10 Best Non-Title, Non-Stipulation Singles Matches in WrestleMania History

#7 Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle (WrestleMania X-Seven)

A Technical Masterpiece between two of the best in the history

Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle was a very, very unique encounter for a card like WrestleMania X-Seven. With matches like Steve Austin v The Rock, The Undertaker vs Triple H, and Vince McMahon vs Shane McMahon hogging the spotlight during the build of the show, there was less hype for this rivalry that was focused on whose submission move was superior.

However, given the talent and technical profess that these two shared, fans knew that they would be treated with an old style mat-wrestling match. Yet, there was still fear of this match getting lost in the shuffle with all the other big matches on the card. In the end though, it was the former that eventually turned out to be true with this magical pairing.

Slotted right in the middle of the card before all the marquee bouts, this encounter was a complete treat to the eyes. With a perfect blend of WWE style and orthodox mat wrestling, this match brought the life back into the crowd in Houston. Even though it was Angle who prevailed after a 14-minute fight, it was the fans who were the real winners as they witnessed one of the best presentation of mat-wrestling in WWF.