The wrestling staff of Back Sports Page have carefully selected what they believe to be the top 41 matches in WrestleMania history. Presented in chronological order, this series will detail the backstory, match review, and aftermath of each match, along with how the outcomes shaped the careers of those involved.
Backstory: WrestleMania X, held on March 20, 1994, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, opened with a deeply personal sibling rivalry as Owen Hart faced his older brother Bret Hart. Tensions had been building since Survivor Series 1993, where a miscommunication led to Owen being the only Hart family member eliminated. Owen’s resentment boiled over, and he turned heel, claiming Bret had always overshadowed him.
Owen demanded respect and an opportunity to prove he was better than his brother. Bret, while reluctant, finally agreed to the match. The family drama, emotional tension, and the sheer talent of both men made this match one of the most anticipated technical showcases in WrestleMania history.
Match Review: Bret vs. Owen was a masterclass in technical wrestling and storytelling. The match was filled with chain wrestling, counters, and momentum shifts that demonstrated both men’s skill and psychology. Owen, the younger and more aggressive brother, matched Bret hold-for-hold, with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove.
Bret, already scheduled for a WWF Championship match later that night, fought with a mix of determination and caution. The closing moments saw Owen counter Bret’s victory roll into a pinning combination to score a clean and shocking win. The Madison Square Garden crowd was stunned as Owen celebrated his biggest career victory.
Aftermath:
- Owen Hart‘s victory legitimized him as a main-event caliber star. For the rest of 1994, he feuded with Bret over the WWF Championship, culminating in a Steel Cage Match at SummerSlam. Owen’s win at WrestleMania X remains the biggest singles victory of his career.
- Bret Hart rebounded later that night, defeating Yokozuna to win the WWF Championship. Despite the loss to Owen, Bret’s triumph in the main event solidified his standing as the face of the company and added emotional depth to the ongoing family feud.
This match is widely regarded as one of the greatest opening bouts in WrestleMania history and a shining example of how real emotion and elite in-ring talent can combine for storytelling excellence.
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