Ep 6. WrestleMania X - March 20, 1994 Ladder Match For The Intercontinental Championship Shawn Michaels Vs. Razor Ramon
- January 4, 2013
On this episode of Shawn Michaels: Mr. WrestleMania, we take a look back at one of the most iconic matches in WrestleMania history - the ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon at WrestleMania X on March 20, 1994.
This was the first-ever ladder match in WrestleMania history, and it was a match that would set the standard for all ladder matches to come. Shawn Michaels, who was the reigning Intercontinental Champion at the time, had been feuding with Razor Ramon over the title for months, and the two had already had a number of incredible matches leading up to this bout.
The ladder match was the culmination of their rivalry, and it was a match that was guaranteed to be nothing short of spectacular. The rules of the match were simple: both competitors would climb a ladder that was placed in the center of the ring in order to retrieve the Intercontinental Championship belt that was hanging from the ceiling.
The match got off to a fast start, with both Michaels and Ramon going back and forth in the early going. Michaels was the first to try and climb the ladder, but Ramon quickly pulled him down and began to set up the ladder for himself. Ramon climbed the ladder, but Michaels was able to knock him down and take control of the match.
Michaels began using the ladder to his advantage, hitting Ramon with it and even using it to perform some high-flying moves. Ramon eventually gained control and hit Michaels with the ladder, knocking him out of the ring. Ramon then climbed the ladder and appeared to be on the verge of winning the match, but Michaels was able to recover and push the ladder over, sending Ramon crashing to the mat.
The match continued in this fashion for several more minutes, with both Michaels and Ramon using the ladder as a weapon and delivering some incredible spots. Michaels hit Ramon with a moonsault off the ladder, while Ramon hit Michaels with a devastating Razor's Edge onto the ladder.
In the end, it was Michaels who was able to climb the ladder and retrieve the Intercontinental Championship, thus cementing his legacy as Mr. WrestleMania. The match was a true masterpiece, and it is still considered one of the greatest ladder matches of all time.
Overall, this episode of Shawn Michaels: Mr. WrestleMania provides an in-depth look at one of the most historic matches in WrestleMania history. Michaels and Ramon put on a show that will never be forgotten, and their ladder match at WrestleMania X will always hold a special place in the hearts of wrestling fans everywhere.