Top 10 pro wrestling matches on this day in history: August 26

There have been some classic matches that have taken place on this date historically (August 27), including the first ever TLC match at SummerSlam 2000. Here we’ll be listing the Top 10, according to Cagematch ratings, whilst also giving some context on the top star rated match in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Top 10 Pro Wrestling matches August 26

Below are the top 10 pro wrestling matches to watch on this day in history according to Cagematch (and some influence from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter star ratings):

TLC 1 from SummerSlam 2000 Star Rating

Here is what our own Dave Meltzer had to say about the first ever TLC match in the September 4, 2000 Wrestling Observer Newsletter (which you can read in full with a subscription):

“Edge (Adam Copeland) & Christian (Jay Reso) won the three-way tables, ladders and chairs, oh my match over Dudleys (Mark Lomonica & Devon Hughes) and Matt & Jeff Hardy in 14:51. This will no doubt get a lot of Match of the Year votes. All kinds of sensational spots. Jeff actually went into the match with a bad ankle. There was a spot where Christian gave Matt and D-Von a russian leg sweep backwards from high off the first set of ladders (that appeared to be about seven feet).

“Buh Buh did a full nelson sit out slam high off the ladder onto Christian. Christian threw Jeff off the ladder and on the teeter totter spot, the ladder nailed Matt. Dudleys came out with the first table to a big pop and gave Christian the 3-D through the table. Buh Buh set up a double decker of two sets of tables for a base for a later stunt. Chairs came into play. Matt used the twist of fate on Edge. Matt did the legdrop off the ladder on Edge and then Jeff leapfrogged over the ladder for another legdrop on Edge. Jeff outside the ring leapt off a 15-foot ladder with a swanton, but I believe it was Buh Buh that moved and Jeff crashed through a table, laying him out for a while. Christian did a reverse DDT on Matt off the high ladder.

“In one of the more spectacular bumps, Buh Buh was climbing and the ladder was tipped off and he flew, jumping to hit his target taking out the four tables he set up. Edge & Christian seemed prime to win, but Lita showed up and tipped over the ladder. Both were supposed to crotch themselves on the way down, which Edge did, but Christian seemed to land on the inside of his thigh. Matt climbed, but I believe D-Von tipped the ladder over and he took a bump onto two more tables on the floor. Edge speared Lita, whose head came dangerously close to hitting another ladder on the floor while taking the bump. D-Von and Jeff climbed and got to the top to grab the tag belts but were knocked off, with Jeff selling his ankle. D-Von and Matt then climbed. E&C pulled the ladder away.

“The finish saw D-Von and Matt kicking at each other while holding onto the straps held from the ceiling that were holding the belts. D-Von first took the bump. E&C then hit Matt with the ladder and he took the bump. E&C climbed up and got the belts, portrayed as if it was the other two teams who took the majority of the risks and punishment during the match, but when they were both worn out, E&C grabbed the belts to win. ****1/2”