3. Randy Savage Vs. The Ultimate Warrior (WrestleMania 7)
Randy Savage was a beloved wrestler during WWE’s Golden Era. The Macho Man always delivered memorable performances and was part of some of the best matches of that time. By 1989, Savage had adopted the “Macho King” persona, aligning himself with Sensational Sherri after parting ways with Miss Elizabeth.
In early 1991, Savage entered into a feud with The Ultimate Warrior, who had refused to give him a shot at his WWE Championship. This led to Savage interfering in Warrior’s title match against Sgt. Slaughter at Royal Rumble 1991, costing Warrior the championship.
This set the stage for a showdown between the two at WrestleMania 7. It was a career-ending match, with both wrestlers’ careers hanging in the balance.
The match was a storytelling masterpiece and stands as one of the best bouts of both men’s careers. Savage delivered five consecutive flying elbow drops, yet Warrior somehow kicked out before putting Savage away, thus ending his career. The post-match scene, however, is what truly made this match memorable, as Sherri attacked the fallen Savage, only for Miss Elizabeth to rush from the crowd to save him.
The emotional reunion between Savage and Elizabeth had fans in tears and remains one of wrestling’s most beautiful moments. Savage came out of retirement shortly after and had a long career following this, but the match itself remains unforgettable.
