5 Worst Wrestling Matches Of 1997

2. Sabu vs. The Sandman – Ladder Match – November to Remember 1997

WWE had quite the odd ladder match take place between these two legends

This is an important match to watch because it allows fans to see the clear distinction between a professional wrestler and a hardcore wrestler. Sabu and Sandman were both examples of the latter, and they showed everyone why weapons are so important to their matches on this night.

In this absolute mess of a match, Sabu and Sandman botched so many moves that many sequences (many of which included ladders being set up) had to be repeated. Sandman also stumbled around the ring and ringside area a lot, which suggest that he may or may not have been completely drunk during the match. He also completely no-sold a fireball from Sabu, despite that being made of, you know, FIRE.

As if the sloppy wrestling wasn’t bad enough, this bad match was compounded by Bill Alfonso – Sabu’s manager – blowing his ear-splitting whistle nonstop for the entire match.

If these two were to wrestle without weapons, it would’ve been an unmitigated disaster. The weapons they did use made this contest somewhat enjoyable, but not enough to keep it off this list.