The Undertaker, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes: 10 WWE WrestleMania hidden gems

WrestleMania is the home to some of the greatest matches is WWE history.

From Macho Man Randy Savage vs. Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat at WrestleMania III and Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania XIII to The Rock vs. Hogan in Toronto and Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair stealing the show in 2016.

Away from the highlight reels though, WrestleMania has a plethora of underrated bouts that could be considered the forgotten gems of the event. GiveMeSport looks at ten of the best… 

The Rockers vs Barbarian and Haku

WrestleMania VII 

Tag team openers were a staple of the time for WWE’s big shows, as this is one the best examples and a classic contrast in styles. Pitting the high-octane, fast paced arsenal of Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels against the brute strength and power of Bobby Heenan’s team of Barbarian and Haku, in a classic little vs. big tag bout. Two years’ prior The Rockers were on the receiving end of a similar makeup, in a defeat to The Twin Towers, but the popular team take the win in this one thanks to Michaels flying crossbody. Notable for HBK’s first-ever win on the grandest stage them, and a perfect opener that set the tone for the rest of an entertaining night. 

Bret Hart vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper 

WrestleMania VIII 

Intercontinental Championship 

Fans of a certain vintage may raise their eyebrows as the notion that this match is underrated or forgotten, but it’s a bout that doesn’t get nearly enough of the recognition it deserves. In an era where it was rare to see babyface vs. babyface matches – especially in such a high-profile spot – Hart and Piper deliver the dynamic with a match rich in story. Like most Bret matches you can take the in-ring credibility as a given, and Roddy