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The Top 10 Best Cage Matches of All-Time

By Nick Paglino

3. Kurt Angle vs Chris Benoit (Raw 2001)

RAW had its fair share of Steel Cage matches, but the rivalry between Angle and Benoit made for some awesome entertainment. Right after this match, Benoit was scheduled to challenge Steve Austin for the WWE Title, so this Cage match was all about promoting Chris as a babyface and casting Austin in his awesome role of a heel.

Both wrestlers went all out, no restraints. Angle climbed to the top, but instead of going out, he went for a Moonsault; Benoit moved and the evil heel made a nasty splat against the mat. Even the finale was great. Benoit did nine German Suplexes, then climbed to the top. Austin showed up and went after him, but he got a nasty headbutt from Benoit. In the end, Austin slammed the cage door against Benoit’s head, making Angle the winner.

Nick Paglino
Nick Paglino

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.

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