A Forgotten Gem

Classic matches. We know about all the obvious ones. They are mentioned all the time, even on this board. We know about all the legendary clashes involving Shawn Michaels, Randy Savage, Ricky The Dragon Steamboat, The Undertaker, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, John Cena and The Shield. However I stumbled across a match the other day which I had never heard mentioned once before on any wrestling website or forum. I myself had forgotten all about it. It had me on the edge of my seat (due to not remembering who actually won) and in my eyes, this was a true classic.

I am talking about Kurt Angle v The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Way Out 2006. Angle was the defending champion. This match had it all, The story of Angle constantly targeting the ankle of Taker, including locking in the Angle Lock outside the ring twice to weaken him up. It had finishers being kicked out of, it had submissions, submission reversals, an amazing double Tombstone reversal and a brilliant submission reversal to pin to end the match. The only thing that slightly let it down was that after the match finished, it took a while from the referee ringing the bell, to it actually being announced which felt a bit flat. But that certainly didnt detract from a match which had me totally captivated despite it being 8 years old.

I cant get on Youtube at work, but if someone wants to post links to the match for eveyone else, that would be much appreciated. Does anyone agree with me? If so, why do you think it gets largely forgotten? Feel free to add any other hidden gems - classic brilliant matches which are never mentioned at all.

Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker vs The Rock - Vengeance 2002.
Daniel Bryan vs Dolph Ziggler - Bragging Rights 2010.

quite enjoyed watching Jeff Hardy vs the Undertaker ladder match circa 2001-ish.

also enjoyed RVD vs Undertaker hardcore match 2001-ish.

don't think the American bad ass gimmick was involved in too many bad matches in general.

I'd say Kurt Angle vs HBK at Wrestlemania 21, was a very very good match but never really remembered

Agreed on Angle vs HBK great match

I wouldnt say forgotten gem but one match I sometimes go back and watch is the ECW Originals vs New Breed from WWECW.

Had a ton of brutal looking moves in there and the Elijah Express through the table makes me legitimately feel pain for Sabu.

Not a high quality match as the others mentioned but one that has always stuck in my memory for some very strange reason.

One that stands out for me is Bret Hart vs British Bulldog from an early In Your House, December 1995 I think.

i would mention Angle v Benoit at royal rumble 2003, quite a good match from what i remember but tends to get lost in the mix.

an obvious one but doesn't get too many plaudits would be Brett hart vs 123 kid on raw in 94 i think,

Jericho V Benoit @ Royal Rumble 2001

HBK V JERICHO @ WM19

Bret hart v Mr Perfect @ KOTR 93

Bret Hart vs Bam Bam - King of the Ring 93

Piper vs Valentine - Starcade 83

Marty Jannetty vs Doink - 2 out of 3 falls RAW

Mankind vs Hunter Hurst Helmsley - Steel Cage Match SummerSlam 97

Kane vs Chris Jericho Armagedon 2000

Mick Foley vs Randy Orton - Backlash 2004

To think of one very recent that got forgotten:

ADR v Big Show Last Man Standing match on Smackdown, maybe January 2013

Bret Hart v Hakushi - In Your House 1 1995

Bret Hart v The Undertaker v Stone Cold Steve Austin v Vader - In Your House: Final Four 1997

Rey Mysterio v Sabu - ECW One Night Stand 2006

Steve Austin vs Chris Benoit - Raw November 2000
Steiner Brothers vs Heavenly Bodies - Summerslam 1993
CM Punk vs Chris Jericho - WrestleMania 28

Smackdown Elimination Chamber Match (No Way Out 2008)- Batista/Undertaker/MVP/Finlay/Big Daddy V/Great Khali

Dolph Ziggler vs Daniel Bryan- Bragging Rights 2010

Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio Jr for the WCW Crusierweight title at Halloween Havoc '97

It's easy to forget how fast and amazing Mysterio was at this time before knee injuries took there toll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLAcbAS6AjA