1) Shawn Micheals vs. Kurt Angle
Wrestlemania 21
Arguably, the greatest match and possibly fued of that year. When I saw the build from between these two all starting at the Royal Rumble that year, I could only imagine how both superstars would literally steal the show. When it comes to HBK and Wrestlemania, you know you can't turn away because he would always bring out the best in whoever he faces. Angle is another person that nobody can't turn away. They have different styles and personas. You put them together, you have one helluva match. How could i forget those wonderful spots such as that leap onto the annoucers table, the Angle Slam of the top, and the out of nowehere Sweet Chin Music. Such a classic.
2) Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka
ECW One Night Stand 2005
Hearing about ECW returning even for one night had me amped to see the event. I wish I was there live for that one but I enjoyed it nonetheless. When I saw both athletes were going to face each other, I know for one I wasn't going to be disappointed. The history with these two superstars are brutal and entertaining. I remember how their battles for the ECW Championship went to anotjher level each time they step into the ring. For this encounter, I enjoyed how they went all out on this one. They literally tore down the Hammerstein Ballroom that night. It's sad Mike is gone because he was at his prime in ECW than anywhere else IMO. R.I.P Awesome.
3) John Cena vs. JBL
"I Quit" Match WWE Championship
Judgement Day 2005
Okay I know I will get the Anti-Cena bashing but at the time, I was a Cena fan, especially when he had the Rapper gimmick. Let alone this was the beginning of the Cena Era. I have to agree that his WM 21 match with JBL wasn't all that great, I was content he won it (despite I felt it was too soon). However, after watching this match all I can say is "goddamn" I've never seen Cena (or anyone for that matter) bleed like since Stone Cold fought against Bret Hart in the same match. That 's what this match reminded me off. This also entertained me more because of how physically brutal this match was. I was even amazed Cena could've killed JBL that night. To me, that match was awesome and was a highlight in both men's careers. It's sad Cena doesn't get that reception like he used to. Did I forget to mention his entrance was awesome? He could've done that at Wrestlemania...o well.
4) Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
Ladder Match
Summerslam 2005
Eddie and Rey were my favorite wrestlers in WCW (along with Benoit) as they were favorites of mine when they were in the WWE. I was glad to see them Tag Champs and square off at Wrestlemania that year. But most things must come to an end, whcih resulted in thsi fued. Eddie to me was hilarious when playing the heel and cutting those promos in the ring with the spotlight on him. Sure they did take it too far with Dominic being put in the middle but they're fued as well as their matches escalted. I was glad they pulled off a great fued of the summer of 2005.
5) Team RAW (HBK, Big Show, Kane, Chris Masters, Carlito)
vs.
Team Smackdown (Randy Orton, Batista, Rey Mysterio, JBL, Bobby Lashley)
Survivor Series 2005
Personally, I'm a fan of team battles. Because you get to see two worlds featuring talent of their own brand showcase what they can deliver. The build with members from each brand invading another's show was interesting and funny in a sense (Lita getting 619'd was pretty funny). Let alone Survivor Series matches are awesome in a sense. This was one of them. I won't forget how Orton LEAPED to drop Big Show with an RKO and the Sweet Chin Music frenzy HBK went on. This also marked for Orton making history for survivng in a Survivor Series Match 3 years straight...too bad his celebration ended with 'Taker returning for revenge. 
Those are my top 5 here are my honorable mentions.
- Matt Hardy vs. Edge - Steel Cage Match (Unforgiven 2005)
- The 1st Money in the Bank Ladder Match (Wrestlemania 21)
- Randy Orton vs. Undertaker (Summerslam 2005)
- John Cena vs. Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Micheals (Taboo Tuesday 2005)
- Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Micheals (Summerslam 2005)
I hope there are more posts like this come up Areoplex. I like reminsicing!
