5) Randy Orton vs Triple H (The Bash 2009)
The Bash was a short-lived WWE event that didn’t really catch on as WWE had thought. It was a bad version of a “great” PLE from WCW that didn’t include any classic matches. Luckily, it was promoted smack dab in the middle of Randy Orton and Triple H’s on-again, off-again issues.
Orton and Triple H took their heated rivalry inside the three stages that were designed to settle them. The singles, falls count anywhere, and stretcher stipulations were perfect vessels for the two men. Their chemistry drove the match, and every spot was a captivating one.
It also helped that this match was a mere 21 minutes, when most 3 Stages of Hell hit the 40-minute mark. This condensed the methodical pace Orton and HHH work into a manageable portion. Everything they did was met with an intensity worthy of a WWE Championship match.
The cherry on top was the win by Randy Orton. He needed to get a big victory over his former Evolution cohort. HHH was known to put himself over, but this time, Orton got his and cemented his place at the top.
