Tables matches have given us some of wrestling’s most jaw-dropping moments. Imagine Jeff Hardy soaring off the entrance ramp, crashing through wood with a Swanton Bomb that echoes through the arena, or John Cena’s shock when newcomer Sheamus sends him crashing through timber to steal the WWE Championship at TLC 2009.
Every table crash told a story, whether it was The Rock fighting against impossible odds or CM Punk leading the ECW Originals into chaotic warfare. What makes a table match legendary? Sometimes it’s the shocking upset, other times it’s the pure brutality. Here’s our list of the 10 greatest table matches.
10. The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz – Royal Rumble 2000
In WWE’s inaugural Tag Team Tables Match, the Hardys and the Dudleys delivered a brutal contest featuring high-risk maneuvers. Jeff Hardy’s Swanton Bomb off the entrance set onto D-Von Dudley through a table was the highlight of the match, leading to the Hardys’ victory.
9. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker & Kane) – Raw 2001
This bout featured two dominant teams in a fierce tables match. The Undertaker and Kane’s power and resilience led them to a decisive victory over the Dudleys.
8. Sheamus vs. John Cena – TLC 2009
In a shocking outcome, newcomer Sheamus defeated John Cena in a Tables Match to capture the WWE Championship. The match’s climax saw Cena accidentally fall through a table, granting Sheamus his first WWE title.
On December 13, 2009 John Cena put over Sheamus in a tables match for the WWE Title just 6 months after his debut
People who say all Cena did was bury people have no idea what they’re talking about
My GOAT has always been giving 💪🐐 pic.twitter.com/Qo64GEybfB
— Nightmare SZN 🎖️ (@Jwrasslintakes) January 13, 2025
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7. The Rock vs. The Dudley Boyz – Raw 2001
In this handicap tables match, The Rock faced the Dudleys, experts in table warfare. Despite the odds and interference from Shane McMahon, The Rock showed resilience but eventually fell victim to the Dudleys’ tactics.
6. Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool) – TLC 2010
Marking the first Divas Tag Team Tables Match, Beth and Natalya faced LayCool. The match concluded with Natalya powerbombing both Layla and McCool through a table adorned with their caricature, showing the women’s division’s evolution.
5. The Dudley Boyz vs. Tommy Dreamer & The Sandman – ECW House Party 1996
In this ECW classic, the Dudleys defended their tag titles against Dreamer and Sandman in a chaotic tables match. The bout exemplified ECW’s hardcore style, with multiple table spots and relentless brawling.
4. Bubba Ray Dudley & Trish Stratus vs. Chris Nowinski & Molly Holly – Raw 2002
This mixed tag team tables match featured Bubba Ray and Trish teaming up against Nowinski and Molly. The match concluded with Bubba Ray powerbombing Molly through a table, securing the win for his team.
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3. Evolution (Batista & Ric Flair) vs. The Dudley Boyz – TLC 2004
In this tables match, Evolution members Batista and Ric Flair faced the Dudleys. The bout ended with Batista powerbombing D-Von Dudley through a table.
2. CM Punk & The ECW Originals vs. The New Breed – ECW 2007
In a chaotic 8-man tag team tables match, CM Punk teamed with ECW Originals to face The New Breed. The match ended with Punk delivering a suplex to Matt Striker through a table, securing victory for his team.
Which is the greatest WWE tables match of all time?
The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian – WrestleMania 2000
These three teams delivered a groundbreaking performance in a Triangle Ladder Match that incorporated tables. The match featured numerous high-risk spots and concluded with Edge & Christian capturing the Tag Team Championships.
📌 Dudleys vs. Hardys vs. Edge & Christian – WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)pic.twitter.com/e8JwZBrhLE
— gabubu (@gabu_moon) June 16, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the first official WWE Tag Team Tables Match?
The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz at Royal Rumble 2000 was WWE’s inaugural Tag Team Tables Match, setting the standard for future table warfare.
Which wrestler won their first WWE Championship in a tables match?
Sheamus captured his first WWE Championship by defeating John Cena in a Tables Match at TLC 2009, shocking the wrestling world as a relative newcomer.
What was the first women’s tag team tables match in WWE?
Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. LayCool at TLC 2010 marked the first Divas Tag Team Tables Match, with Natalya powerbombing both opponents through a decorated table.
