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The World Heavyweight Championship is a belt that has a genealogy which extended way before it advanced toward the WWE , existing in both NWA and WCW . When the unbelievable ' Big Gold ' belt showed up in the WWE , it was treated as a real world title , with it carving out a brand - new heritage in its new home . RELATED : 10 Best WWE Championship Matches , According To Dave Meltzer The best stars in WWE did their absolute best with it to get their hands on the title , prompting a few extraordinary fights . Throughout the long term , there have been a few incredible World Heavyweight Title matches , and Dave Meltzer's star evaluations feature which of those fights have been without a doubt the most elite . Jeff Hardy Vs CM Punk , SummerSlam 2009 ( 4.25 Stars ) Jeff Hardy and CM Punk had batt Q1 the World Heavyweight Championsmp for a very long time , with their competition warming up happened with their m
as it continued , with their matches never getting exhausting . This all prompted a gigantic Tables , Ladders , and Chairs Match . This was a cunningly wrestled match that depended more on narrating than immense spots , however Hardy actually pulled off a unimaginable Swanton Bomb from on a stepping stool in a shocking second . Randy Orton Vs Christian , Over The Limit 2011 ( 4.25 Stars ) On what was one of WWE's most awful ever PPVS , Randy Orton and Christian genius one of the year's absolute best matches . had remarkable normal science and destroyed it each time they swung by the ring 1 together . This was the meaning of liquid wrestling , and it set up a few more fabulous matches between the pair which would help SmackDown through to the mid year of 2011 . Edge Vs Jeff Hardy , Extreme Rules 2009 ( 4.25 Stars ) After assisting with characterizing every one of their professions in exactly the same Ladder Match 10 years earlier , the narratives of these two men crashed to by and by meet each other in a Ladder Match , this time with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line . This was a staggering match which took full advantage of the many stepping stools around the ring , and Hardy delivered one more couple of increases to his never - finishing feature reel . Catching Edge between the rungs of the stepping stool for Hardy to win made for an incredible completion . Q1 Elimination Chamber Match , Survivor Series Match , Survivor Series 2002 ( 4.25 Stars ) The very first Elimination Chamber Match is still up there as well as anyone . The flaws of this match simply assisted with making this a paramount presentation of brutality and novel spots . The line - up of Booker T , Shawn Michaels , Triple H , RVD , Kane , and Chris Jericho gave a scope of styles which supplemented each other impeccably . With bunches of entwining stories and an extraordinary decision in victor , this was an exceptional match and assisted with characterizing one of WWE's marquee unique match types . Christian Vs Alberto Del Rio , Extreme Rules 2011 ( 4.25 Stars ) After Edge surrendered the World Heavyweight Title , his opponent at the tin Q1 dearest companion went head - to - head in a Lauder Match to decide the new hero . In
While neither Christian nor Alberto Del Rio were ever the main names in WWE , they are in the privileged of entertainers from simply an in - ring point of view . RELATED : 10 Best WWE TLC Matches , According To Dave Meltzer This was a well - worked Ladd Match whi spread out its defining moments , guaranteeing that show and force were the need to get the fans contributed . The completion saw Christian at long last win the large one in a close to home second . Edge Vs The Undertaker , WrestleMania 24 ( 4.25 Stars ) Coming into this match , Edge had never lost to The Undertaker , yet The Undertaker had never lost at WrestleMania . These two realities prompted this being a long awaited headliner , and it satisfied that multitude of assumptions . Q1 Edge countered everything ' Taker tossed at
him in a liquid , smooth match which was wrestled to approach flawlessness . After external obstruction and a few close - falls , Taker needed to take out the Hell's Gate accommodation move , scavenging profound into his munititions stockpile to overcome Edge . The Rock Vs Chris Jericho , No Mercy 2001 ( 4.5 Stars ) Going into this match , both The Rock and Chris Jericho did right by be probably awesome ever on the receiver , with this prompting a coordinate with likewise showed them to be two of the all - time greats in the ring . Jericho had Rock's number for a ton of this match , assisting him with breaking out to headliner fame toward the finish of the session . The extraordinary brain research , the enormous moves , and the confusion brought about by Stephanie McMahon's obstruction all made for an eccentric and pleasant match . John Cena Vs Edge , Q1 Backlash 2009 ( 4.5 Stars ) Rekindling their contention from a couple of years earlier , Edge and John Cena were dealt with like two symbols by an electric group , who gobbled up each second of this Last Man Standing Match at the 2009 Backlash PPV . In some cases , the 10 - count contrivance can demolish the pacing of this expectation , however Edge and Cena figured out how to pull of a match which was brimming with splendid minutes , huge spots that were worked to , and a genuinely paramount get done with Cena helping Chokeslammed through a spotlight ( regardless of whether the Big Show meddled to guarantee the consummation wasn't perfect ) . Batista Vs Triple H , Vengeance 2005 ( 4.5 Stars ) For much longer than could possibly be justified , Triple H had ruled over Raw as the top boss , and in any event, when he lost his title , he would ordinarily win it back reasonably soon . That tedious recipe added a great deal of uncertainty to this match going in . Q1 RELATED : 10 Best WWE Steel Cage Matches , According To Dave Meltzer However , Batista would defeat his previous coach in what was a horrendous , fierce , and realistic scene , which satisfied the Hell in a Cell limitation . This was the ideal method for finishing off this section of their story , with Batista establishing himself as a top star in the organization . Chris Jericho Vs Shawn Michaels , No Mercy 2008 ( 4.5 Stars ) This was a profoundly private fight , and maybe the best contention of the whole year , with each of their matches turning out to be more extreme and physical as they advanced . This was a Ladder Match , and the pair recounted a superb story all through . It wasn't excessively ostentatious or spot - fuelled , yet that made for an all the more well - organized challenge brimming with splendid brain science and narrating . The back-and-forth toward the finish of the match was a magnificent completion of an exceptional conflict between two legends . Q1
The World Heavyweight Championship is a belt that has a lineage which stretched way before it made its way to the WWE , existing in both NWA and WCW . When the legendary ' Big Gold ' belt arrived in the WWE , it was treated as a legitimate world title , with it etching out a brand - new legacy in its new home . RELATED : 10 Best WWE Championship Matches , According To Dave Meltzer The finest stars in WWE gave it their all to get their hands on the championship , leading to some great feuds . Over the years , there have been several fantastic World Heavyweight Title matches , and Dave Meltzer's star ratings showcase which of those battles have been the absolute best of the best . Jeff Hardy Vs CM Punk , SummerSlam 2009 ( 4.25 Stars ) Jeff Hardy and CM Punk had batt Q1 the World Heavyweight Championsmp for several months , with their rivalry heating up went on with their m
as it went on , with their matches never getting boring . This all led to a huge Tables , Ladders , and Chairs Match . This was a cleverly wrestled match that relied more on storytelling than huge spots , though Hardy still pulled off an incredible Swanton Bomb from atop a ladder in a stunning moment . Randy Orton Vs Christian , Over The Limit 2011 ( 4.25 Stars ) On what was one of WWE's worst ever PPVS , Randy Orton and Christian pro one of the year's very best matches . had phenomenal natural chemistry and tore it up every time they stepped foot in the ring 1 together . This was the definition of fluid wrestling , and it set up several more fantastic matches between the pair which would carry SmackDown through to the summer of 2011 . Edge Vs Jeff Hardy , Extreme Rules 2009 ( 4.25 Stars ) After helping to define each of their careers in the very same Ladder Match a decade prior , the stories of these two men collided to once again meet each other in a Ladder Match , this time with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line . This was a terrific match which made full use of the many ladders around the ring , and Hardy produced yet another few additions to his never - ending highlight reel . Trapping Edge between the rungs of the ladder in order for Hardy to win made for a great finish . Q1 Elimination Chamber Match , Survivor Series Match , Survivor Series 2002 ( 4.25 Stars ) The first ever Elimination Chamber Match is still up there with the best of them . The imperfections of this match only helped to make this a memorable display of violence and unique spots . The line - up of Booker T , Shawn Michaels , Triple H , RVD , Kane , and Chris Jericho provided a range of styles which complemented each other perfectly . With lots of intertwining stories and a great choice in winner , this was a special match and helped to define one of WWE's marquee original match types . Christian Vs Alberto Del Rio , Extreme Rules 2011 ( 4.25 Stars ) After Edge relinquished the World Heavyweight Title , his rival at the tin Q1 best friend went head - to - head in a Lauder Match to determine the new champion . In
Whilst neither Christian nor Alberto Del Rio were ever the number one names in WWE , they are in the upper class of performers from purely an in - ring perspective . RELATED : 10 Best WWE TLC Matches , According To Dave Meltzer This was a well - worked Ladd Match whi spread out its big moments , ensuring that drama and intensity were the priority to get the fans invested . The finish saw Christian finally win the big one in an emotional moment . Edge Vs The Undertaker , WrestleMania 24 ( 4.25 Stars ) Coming into this match , Edge had never lost to The Undertaker , but The Undertaker had never lost at WrestleMania . These two facts led to this being a hotly anticipated main event , and it lived up to all those expectations . Q1 Edge countered everything ' Taker threw at
him in a fluid , smooth match which was wrestled to near perfection . After outside interference and several near - falls , Taker had to pull out the Hell's Gate submission move , rummaging deep into his arsenal to defeat Edge . The Rock Vs Chris Jericho , No Mercy 2001 ( 4.5 Stars ) Going into this match , both The Rock and Chris Jericho proved themselves to be some of the best of all time on the microphone , with this leading to a match with also proved them to be two of the all - time greats in the ring . Jericho had Rock's number for a lot of this match , helping him to break out to main event stardom by the end of the bout . The great psychology , the big moves , and the chaos caused by Stephanie McMahon's interference all made for an unpredictable and enjoyable match . John Cena Vs Edge , Q1 Backlash 2009 ( 4.5 Stars ) Rekindling their rivalry from a few years prior , Edge and John Cena were treated like two icons by an electric crowd , who ate up every second of this Last Man Standing Match at the 2009 Backlash PPV . Sometimes , the 10 - count gimmick can ruin the pacing of this stipulation , but Edge and Cena managed to pull of a match which was full of brilliant moments , big spots that were built to , and a truly memorable finish with Cena getting Chokeslammed through a spotlight ( even if the Big Show interfered to ensure the ending wasn't clean ) . Batista Vs Triple H , Vengeance 2005 ( 4.5 Stars ) For far too long , Triple H had reigned over Raw as the top champion , and even when he lost his title , he would usually win it back fairly soon . That repetitive formula added a lot of doubt to this match going in . Q1 RELATED : 10 Best WWE Steel Cage Matches , According To Dave Meltzer However , Batista would overcome his former mentor in what was a bloody , violent , and graphic spectacle , which lived up to the Hell in a Cell stipulation . This was the perfect way to close out this chapter of their story , with Batista cementing himself as a top star in the company . Chris Jericho Vs Shawn Michaels , No Mercy 2008 ( 4.5 Stars ) This was a deeply personal feud , and perhaps the best rivalry of the entire year , with each of their matches becoming more intense and physical as they progressed . This was a Ladder Match , and the pair told a wonderful story throughout . It wasn't overly flashy or spot - fuelled , but that made for a more well - structured contest full of brilliant psychology and storytelling . The tug of war at the end of the match was a masterful ending to a special clash between two legends . Q1
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