15 Best World Heavyweight Championship Matches in WWE History

#2 Chris Jericho(c) vs Shawn Michaels - Ladder Match (No Mercy 2008)

Now, this is how you conclude one of the most intense and personal rivalries of all time. While their first feud back in 2003 was about Chris Jericho's obsession with Shawn Michaels and proving that he was the better wrestler, it became a lot more personal in 2008.

Jericho was now more vile and dangerous than he had ever been in his career, and his attack on Michaels, his wife and his eye turned him into the most hated man in the entire industry.

Just when everyone thought that they had witnessed the end of this Feud of the Year with that sensational Unsanctioned Match at Unforgiven, things took an unexpected turn for the good. Not only did Jericho became the World Heavyweight Champion, Michaels became the No.1 Contender for his Title for No Mercy. If that wasn't awesome enough, Michaels chose the stipulation that he helped make famous in WWE - A Ladder Match.

Rated as the match of the year by most of the wrestling fans, this match was a perfect example of the chemistry these two living legends had with each other.

Given the main event slot, these two sworn enemies battered and broke each other for a good 22 minutes.

The ending sequence was also perfectly executed, with both superstars holding an end of the title belt before Jericho knocked down Michaels, took possession of the belt and brought an end to this rivalry.