10. WrestleMania XI: Lawrence Taylor Vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
1995 was a dark year for the WWE. The company seemed complacent and things were not going well with WCW continuing to fill up its roster with highly valued and established wrestling stars. The WWE decided to take a risk on April 2nd, giving the main event slot of the biggest show of the year to an NFL player. The goal was simple: get mainstream hype which would add viewers in the long run, a formula that has worked but in a different time.
In front of 16,305 in Hartford, the match was regarded as one of the worst in WrestleMania history. The risk didn’t pay off and actually did more harm than good. Today, this match is iconic for all the wrong reasons, being labelled as one of the worst in WrestleMania history. Thankfully, the match was only a little more than ten minutes, making it one of the shortest main events in history. The bout was just awkward with Bam Bam being surrounded by WWE stars, and Taylor alongside his fellow NFLers. Lawrence picked up the victory and following the event, the WWE struggled to once again find its form for the next couple of years.
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