2007 is considered one of the greatest years for WWE SmackDown. The blue brand had the likes of Batista and The Undertaker at their peak. The mid-card featured Rey Mysterio, MVP, Matt Hardy, and Chris Benoit.
The Rabid Wolverine had several great matches on WWE SmackDown in 2007. Unfortunately, tragedy struck just before his planned ECW Championship match against CM Punk at Vengeance: Night of Champions.
Despite the horrific things he did, Chris Benoit will be a recurring name in this list piece because of his involvement in some of the best WWE SmackDown matches of 2007.
That being said, let’s dive right into it:
Chris Benoit vs. MVP (WWE SmackDown – April 13)
Chris Benoit and MVP had a solid feud over the United States Championship in 2007. The duo met multiple times at pay-per-view events and weekly television. This match, in particular, was solid from in-ring storytelling.
Both men showcased technical skills in this non-title match-up. The finish whereby MVP defeated Benoit was done in order to extend the feud to Backlash 2007. At the PPV, Benoit retained his title against MVP.
Batista vs. Kane (Last Man Standing Match – December 14)
This match aired two days before Batista’s World Heavyweight Championship defense against Edge and The Undertaker at Armageddon 2007. The Animal was put in all kinds of tough situations on WWE SmackDown, but came out stronger.
The Last Man Standing Match was pretty solid from a storyline standpoint. Batista wanted to prove he could hold his own against Kane heading into Armageddon. The closing stretch saw the Animal deliver a spinebuster to the Big Red Machine on the announce table for the win.
The Undertaker vs. The Great Khali (No Holds Barred Match – November 9)
The Great Khali was booked as an absolute monster during the Ruthless Aggression Era. The Indian superstar even dwarfed The Undertaker when they first came face-to-face on WWE SmackDown in 2006.
The pair faced each other in a No Holds Barred Match just a year later. Khali dominated Taker in the early goings of the match with his strength and size. A chokeslam followed by Hell’s Gate submission sealed the win for the Deadman.
Edge vs. Chris Benoit (WWE SmackDown – June 8)
Edge and Chris Benoit had incredible chemistry inside the squared circle. The duo had some great matches against each other during the Ruthless Aggression Era. One of their better matches came on the June 6, 2007, WWE SmackDown taping.
The Rabid Wolverine brought his raw intensity to the match. The Rated R Superstar, on the other hand, used his cunning mind to put his opponent at arm’s length. The Ultimate Opportunist won the match with a spear.
Batista vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match – May 11)
Batista versus The Undertaker was the top rivalry on WWE SmackDown in 2007. The Deadman defeated the Animal to win the World Heavyweight Championship in an incredible match at WrestleMania 23.
They ran it back inside a steel cage on the May 11, 2007, episode of WWE SmackDown. Both men displayed extreme tenacity in this match-up. Taker found himself busted wide open due to Batista’s offense.
The finish was quite creative as both men jumped out of the cage at the same time, but the replay showed that Taker’s feet hit the floor first. The post-match assault from Mark Henry and Edge’s Money in the Bank cash-in was incredible as well.
Also read: Best Matches Of The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak
