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When we think of certain match types in WWE, we can always find one Superstar who we associate with that particular type. Whether it be the infamous Punjabi Prison match associated with The Great Khali, or more recently 'The Modern Day Maharaja' Jinder Mahal. Perhaps the Lion's Den match is associated with Attitude Era legend Ken Shamrock.
There have been multiple match types that have been created throughout the history of the WWE, and a handful of WWE Superstars have their claim to some of those as being 'their playground'.
With that in mind, let's take a look at WWE Superstars who specialize in certain match types, starting with one of the most daring Superstars in WWE history.
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#5 Jeff Hardy - WWE Ladder Match
'The Charismatic Enigma' is mostly associated with his daredevil antics, especially when it comes to Ladder Matches. Jeff Hardy's first taste of the Ladder Match was in 1999, teaming up with his brother Matt to face Edge and Christian in the final of the Terri Invitational Tournament.
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WWE first debuted the Ladder Match in 1992, in a match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels on WWF Wrestling Challenge.
Since his first appearance in a Ladder Match in 1999, Jeff Hardy has competed in twelve, winning over half of those matches.
There have been multiple iconic matches and moments that have cemented Jeff Hardy as one of the best of all time. For example, his Ladder Match war with The Undertaker on an episode of Monday Night Raw in 2002 for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Following the match, The Deadman raised Hardy's hand, signaling his respect.
We'll always remember that famous quote Jim Ross said on commentary:
"Climb the ladder kid, make yourself famous!"
It really was a career-making moment for Hardy as a singles competitor in WWE, despite not being able to capture the championship.
Hardy's latest Ladder Match came at the Clash of Champions event in September 2020, where he put his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Sami Zayn and 'The Phenomenal' AJ Styles.
The daredevil defeated the likes of Johnny Nitro (John Morrison), Carlito and Edge in the Ladder Match as a singles competitor. Hardy also defeated The Dudley Boyz, Edge & Christian and Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin while teaming with his brother Matt.
#4 Mick Foley - WWE Hardcore Match
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, also known as 'The Hardcore Legend', declared on Twitter this week in honor of the legendary Terry Funk:
"Terry Funk is the greatest wrestler I have ever seen. No one made it easier to believe than The Funker."
It was with Terry Funk that Foley got a dose of hardcore wrestling action, with extreme and brutal battles in Japan. The Japanese style of hardcore wrestling was at a much higher level than had ever been seen Stateside. This only made Foley even more wicked when it came to these types of matches.
in WWE, Mick Foley competed in a handful of hardcore matches. Two of his most famous are against Randy Orton and Edge, respectively.
At Backlash 2004, Mick Foley really put Randy Orton on the map with a performance for the ages. Randy Orton has described the match as the best match of his career.
The hardcore match against Edge at WrestleMania 22 was also a performance for the ages. At the ECW One Night Stand 2006 event just a few months later, Foley aligned himself with Edge to take on the team of Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer.
Foley put everything on the line, even losing an ear during a match with Vader. The hardcore legend's impact on the business will forever be remembered.
#3 Kane - WWE Inferno Match
If you play with fire you're bound to get burned, but that doesn't apply when it comes to 'The Big Red Machine' Kane.
Kane is known for his use of fire and pyrotechnics, and that applies to his specialty match type, the Inferno Match.
The rules of the Inferno Match are fairly straight forward, the first person to set their opponent on fire, wins. Fire surrounds the ring throughout the whole match until someone's flesh is burning.
Kane has appeared in almost all of the Inferno Matches in WWE history. He has faced The Undertaker twice, Triple H and MVP. Variations of the match have happened in WWE, such as the renamed Ring of Fire match, with the same rules, as Kane battled Bray Wyatt.
When you enter into a rivalry with Kane, this is definitely the type of match you want to avoid.
#2 Stone Cold Steve Austin - WWE Royal Rumble Match
The beer swilling, Texas rattlesnake is by far one of the greatest superstars in the history of WWE.
Stone Cold Steve Austin set the record for the most-wins in a Royal Rumble. The Royal Rumble match involves 30-Superstars, where the aim of the match is to throw your opponents over the top of the rope. If both feet of the opponent hit the floor, then they are eliminated.
The Texas Rattlesnake won the match in 1997, 1998 and 2001, during the height of the Attitude Era where Stone Cold Steve Austin's popularity skyrocketed.
As of this writing, a number of WWE Superstars currently rank as having two-wins in the Royal Rumble match but, as it stands, this is still Stone Cold's speciality match.
#1 The Undertaker - Multiple Matches including Hell in a Cell and Buried Alive
The Undertaker sets the bar when it comes to having a specialty WWE match type. Not only does he have one, he has a handful of them.
The Deadman is known for his ghostly match types, including the Casket Match and the Buried Alive Match, but there is one particular match that he excels at, which he calls "the devil's playground".
Of course, it is the Hell in a Cell match, that was introduced to the WWE Universe in 1997 with a match between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. The match is remembered for the debut of Kane's character.
Since its inception, The Undertaker has appeared in 14 Hell in a Cell matches, and has won over 50 percent of them, facing elite WWE opponents such as Triple H, Edge and Randy Orton.
WrestleMania 32 was The Undertaker's last Hell in a Cell match, with a winning effort against Shane McMahon.
