#4 Kurt Angle Vs. Rey Mysterio – Summerslam 2002
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The debate continues as to which was the greatest Summerslam show of all time. Some would argue that Summerslam 92 from Wembley Stadium holds that coveted position, while others could claim that Summerslam 2002, 10 years later, has the edge. Whatever side of the argument you fall on, there are plenty of reasons to talk about both.
One of the less talked about matches on the 2002 card was Rey Mysterio Vs. Kurt Angle. It’s a testament to just how good this show was that such a well-worked bout between two legends actually found itself on the undercard. This match could easily main event Summerslam 2017, and fans wouldn’t be too upset about it.
On paper, fans must have been licking their lips at the prospect of seeing this one play out. One of the best technical wrestlers of all time was facing up to one of the best high-flyers of all time, and the two styles ended up complementing each other perfectly.
The match also told a great story, with Rey initially getting most of the offence in due to Angle’s inability to work his opponent out. Rey began the match by blindsiding Angle who was visibly struggling to keep up with the fast pace. Kurt would eventually switch the momentum and slowly became more used to dealing with Rey’s attacks. Some of the counter moves performed by Angle were sensational, and the two had the crowd on the edge of their seats from bell to bell.
The fact that this match was short really helped the show overall. Fans were on their feet by the end of it, demanding more of this kind of action. Thankfully, the rest of the show was able to deliver accordingly.
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