Last man standing matches in WWE are about leaving your opponent down for a 10-count, but there’s nothing easy about surviving these battles. Every time superstars step into the ring, they push limits far beyond an ordinary wrestling match. Sometimes these fights are dragged across the entire arena.
Becky Lynch slammed Charlotte Flair through a table with a powerbomb at Evolution. Triple H split Ric Flair open with a screwdriver and ended it with sledgehammer shots at Survivor Series. Roman Reigns crashed through car hoods and flipped announce tables onto Big Show just to keep the giant down for ten.
Everything seems fair when someone’s pride is on the line, and the only way to win is to stand tall after everything has been thrown at you. Here are the top 10 Last Man Standing matches in WWE history.
10. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair – Evolution 2018
The first Last Woman Standing match in WWE history, featuring chairs, kendo sticks, and tables. Charlotte delivered a moonsault onto Lynch through a table, but Becky countered with a powerbomb from the top rope through a table, keeping Charlotte down for the count.
9. Triple H vs. Randy Orton – No Mercy 2007
The second match of the night for both men, following Triple H’s earlier victory over Randy Orton, was a highly personal bout. Orton targeted Triple H’s legs. After multiple RKOs, Orton finally ended it by hitting an RKO onto the announcer’s table, leaving Triple H unable to stand.
8. Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens – Royal Rumble 2016
A vicious fight that involved chairs, kendo sticks, and tables. Owens delivered a Frog Splash through a table, but Ambrose retaliated with a suplex off the top rope through two stacked tables at ringside. Owens couldn’t recover, making it one of Ambrose’s best title defenses.
Dean Ambrose vs Kevin Owens Last Man Standing Match for the Intercontinental Championship Royal Rumble 2016 Full Match pic.twitter.com/PO8TxtNQ5s
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7. Roman Reigns vs. Big Show – Extreme Rules 2015
A battle of brute strength, with Big Show chokeslamming Roman Reigns onto the hood of a car. Reigns responded with two Superman Punches, a Spear through the barricade, and another through the announcer’s table. Reigns then flipped the announcer’s table over Big Show, preventing him from standing up.
6. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho – Raw (Nov. 10, 2008)
A technical yet violent match that saw Jericho targeting Michaels‘ injured eye throughout. Michaels fought back with a Sweet Chin Music through a table, but Jericho miraculously got up at nine. The match ended with Jericho barely escaping defeat, using the steel steps to incapacitate Michaels.
5. The Rock vs. Mankind – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 1999
A barbaric last man standing match featuring unprotected chair shots, brawling through the crowd, and both men using steel steps. The match ended in a double knockout when both The Rock and Mankind struck each other with steel chairs at the same time, leaving the referee no choice but to declare a draw.
Mankind (c) vs The Rock
St Valentine’s Day Massacre
02 14 1999WWF Championship
The first Last Man Standing match pic.twitter.com/0mTwd3bGwo
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4. John Cena vs. Edge – Backlash 2009
A chaotic match that saw both men go through tables and steel steps. Cena was set for victory until Big Show interfered, delivering a chokeslam off the stage through a spotlight. The electrical explosion left Cena motionless as Edge reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship.
3. Triple H vs. Ric Flair – Survivor Series 2005
A violent last man standing match between mentor and student, with Flair drenched in blood early on. Triple H busted Flair open with a screwdriver, slammed him onto steel chairs, and delivered two sledgehammer shots. After three Pedigrees, Flair couldn’t answer the ten-count.
2. Triple H vs. Chris Jericho – Fully Loaded 2000
This match spilled outside the ring with both men using the arena as a weapon. Jericho’s face was slammed into a steel chair, and Triple H suffered a devastating Walls of Jericho on the announcer’s table. A Pedigree onto the table sealed the victory for Triple H.
Triple H vs Chris Jericho
Fully Loaded 2000
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Which is the greatest Last Man Standing match in WWE history?
John Cena vs. Umaga – Royal Rumble 2007
A physically brutal match where Cena fought through Umaga’s relentless assault. Umaga used the steel steps to crush Cena, while Cena countered with an STF using a ring rope, choking Umaga unconscious. The referee counted to ten, announcing Cena’s victory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which was the first Last Woman Standing match in WWE history?
Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair at Evolution 2018 marked the first Last Woman Standing match, with Lynch winning after a powerbomb through a table.
Which Last Man Standing match ended in a draw?
The Rock vs. Mankind at St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 1999 ended with both men striking each other simultaneously with steel chairs, leaving neither able to stand for the count.
