Ranking all Brock Lesnar Matches in Summerslam History

#4 Kurt Angle(c) vs Brock Lesnar for WWE Title (2003)

Lesnar's rivalry with The Undertaker might have produced more memorable encounters than any other of his rivalry, but it was his duel with Kurt Angle during his first stint with WWE that actually brought Lesnar all the recognition and respect that he now bolsters. Their match in the main event of WrestleMania XIX was a treat to the eyes, and it was about time that they recreated the same magic in the ring.

And they did, less than 6 months after WrestleMania, at Summerslam 2003. But this time, the tables had turned big time. Following his World Title loss to Angle in a Triple Threat Match at Vengeance 2003, Lesnar aligned himself with Vince McMahon and turned into a vicious heel. While their encounter at WrestleMania was more about who the better in-ring performer was, it became a lot more personal by the time Summerslam 2003 came around.

What did not change was the sensational contest between the ring. The amateur background of both superstars, coupled with Lesnar's power and the perfect heel/face dynamics mixed together to produce a gem of a match in the ring that was as good as their match at 'Mania. This time, however, it was Angle's turn to prevail as he made Lesnar tap out to the Ankle Lock to retain his title.