10 best world title matches in Wrestlemania history

#5 Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar for WWE Title (Wrestlemania XIX)

The glorious match remembered for this infamous botch

In 2003, Kurt Angle was the best WWE in-ring performer. The man was capable of having a good to great match with any wrestler. His opponent, Brock Lesnar, was one of the best pure in-ring athletes and was in the midst of a monstrous push as the next big thing. The fact that this match went last, even after Hogan-McMahon and Rock-Austin, is enough to prove that the WWE management had trust in these two Smackdown superstars to send the crowd happy and satisfied with a sensational outing. The build-up created a lot of buzzes, with Angle, the heel champion, losing the belt if he is disqualified or counted out

With two former amateur wrestlers in the ring, the match started with a lot of grappling and takedowns. Angle targeted the taped ribs of Lesnar with suplexes and Lesnar counter attacked with powerslams and bodyslams. Rope breaks followed submission moves and finishing moves were followed by close calls. Lesnar finally gained the upper hand with a second F-5, which was succeeded by the infamous spot, where Lesnar botched a shooting star press, supposedly the planned finish, and nearly broke his neck. A third F-5 followed soon to end the 21-minute long gripping contest that had the fans on their feet throughout the match.