15 Greatest Matches in WWE WrestleMania history: Part I (15 to 11)

#12 The Rock vs Hulk Hogan, WrestleMania 18

A staredown for the ages!

In a match where time stood still, two of the biggest stars of their generation went toe to toe, and have one of the most electrifying matches in pro wrestling history.

In the Toronto SkyDome, two icons battled it out to see who the true Great one was. This match came together due to the nWo’s debut in WWE, after running roughshod all over WCW.

Hulk Hogan is probably the biggest name in wrestling history and is one of the best to ever lace up a pair of boots, but the Rock is quickly approaching him in being a household name, as he is now one of the biggest actors in Hollywood.

This match was one for the ages and gave the fans all over the world the match that everyone wanted to see.

Going into the match, WWE and Hogan understood that they needed to get as much heat as they could on the nWo and Hulk Hogan, to ensure that the Rock would get the majority of cheers in the Skydome.

The plan backfired, as the fans were behind Hogan for the entire match, and were rooting for their past hero, instead of their current hero.

It was one of the weirdest crowds I’ve ever seen, as WWE did so much to get the heat on Hogan, but in the end, Hogan was just too lovable to hate.

The match was slow-paced and told a tremendous story as two legends put on a show of the ages.

I never heard a crowd want someone to win as badly as they did for Hogan. That crowd roared after every move delivered by Hogan, and it was a sight to see.

In the end, the Rock defeated Hogan, much to the disappointment of the thousands of fans in the Skydome that night.

Hogan gave the Rock the ultimate rub by putting him over and making him a bigger star than he already was. If you like great stories, this is the match to watch.