PWInsider - WWE News, Wrestling News, WWE

WWE SMACKDOWN'S TOP 25 MOMENTS SPECIAL ON FOX REPORT

WWE broadcast a FOX syndicated special chronicling their list of the Top 25 Moments in Smackdown history yesterday.  For those interested, here's the listing as it appeared on the special:

25 - Steve Austin destroys the DX Express bus.

24 - Kurt Angle and Sherri Martel sing 'Sexy Kurt.'

23 - Eddie Guerrero's WWE Championship celebration after defeating Brock Lesnar.  WWE featured a quick interview with Rey Mysterio talking about the moment, remembering how happy he was for Guerrero and hugging him, telling him he loved him.

22 - Carmella cashes in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Charlotte Flair.

21 - Brock Lesnar uses a forklift during his feud with Roman Reigns.

20 - Randy Orton sends a car with the Undertaker crashing into the Smackdown set, causing explosions.

19 - Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss in a steel cage match.  They featured a Becky interview where she stated that even though she lost that match, they made history and she hasn't lost a cage match since.

18 - Bayley defeats Charlotte to win Smackdown Women's title, destroys her Bayley Buddies.

17 - The Usos have record breaking Tag Team Title victory over The New Day.

16 - Booker T coronation as King Booker.

15 - Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle 60 Minute Iron Man Match.

14 - Seth Rollins invades Edge's home.  Rollins was interviewed and admitted it was a creepy scene but would do it again.  

13 - Shawn Michaels mocks Undertaker, leading to confrontation before Wrestlemania 25.

12 - AJ Styles wins WWE Championship from Jinder Mahal.

11 - WWE's first-ever Tribute to the Troops.

10 - The reunion of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

9 - The Kofi Kingston run to the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 34.  Kingston was interviewed and said he loved that it happened because it was an organic moment.  He admitted he never believed it would happen and showed footage of him celebrating with his sons.

8 - Booker T vs. Steve Austin in the Grocery Store Brawl.

7 - Rey Mysterio decks his son Dominik.

6 - The pilot episode of Smackdown.

5 - Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar with the ring imploding.

4 - Charlotte Flair returns as a surprise and wins the Smackdown Women's Championship from Ronda Rousey.  Flair was interviewed, noting that the fans made that special and that she felt nervous about the new theme music and being rusty after being out of the ring for so long.

3 - Smackdown debuts on FOX.

2 - John Cena debuts, answering a Kurt Angle challenge.  Cena was interviewed and said that night, he was just trying to earn his WWE spot and it almost resulted in him being released from the company before it worked out.  

1 - The Bloodline breaking apart with Jey Uso superkicking Roman Reigns and declaring he was out.  Cena commented this was a warranted #1 pick.

Overall, a well produced hour that looked to be designed at grabbing the attention of casual viewers/football fans who came across this on their Sunday afternoon.  

If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section, which features exclusive audio updates, news, our critically acclaimed podcasts, interviews and more by clicking here!

• Tweet