#1 Kurt Angle
The then WWE Champion, Kurt Angle, had put his title on the line against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2003. Though the fans focussed more on the Elimination Chamber match scheduled for the show, these two real-life friends stole the show with their championship match.
The WWE Universe was surprised to see that Vince McMahon allowed Kurt Angle to tap Brock Lesnar out via submission. Angle’s trademark Ankle Lock helped him seal the deal and retain his WWE Championship at the Biggest Party Of The Summer.
However, before that encounter, Angle had scored a pinfall win over Lesnar on a SmackDown episode. The two uperstars had locked horns in the main event of the SmackDown episode dated 13 March 2003, with the WWE Championship on the line.
The fans may not call it a clean win since Kurt’s brother, Eric Angle, played a huge role in the match. Nevertheless, Angle kept hold of his championship with a quick roll-up in the closing moments of the episode.