10 greatest WWE matches from the Ruthless Aggression Era (2002-2007)

Monday Night Wars between WWE and WCW stopped. The Invasion storyline of the WWE slowly faded. WWE had a new brand named Smackdown.These were the signs that indicated the end of the ever popular Attitude Era. While superstars didnt change a lot, times eventually changed. Storylines began to take a new look, mid card superstars emerged as main eventers while old timers established themselves as icons. Blended with good storylines and most of all great roster of wrestlers was the successor to the Attitude Era, otherwise know as the Ruthless Aggression Era.It successfully carried on the essence of its predecessor specially in terms of in ring competitions. The crowd was still attending in numbers due to the fact that some great matches were still in the cards. Superstars like Randy Orton, Batista, Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit came to the forefront while factions like Evolution formed who became the ultimate heel in the industry.Amongst all of the spectacular times we have been treated to, we take a look at 10 of the best matches from the Ruthless Aggression Era.

#10 Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar - Wrestlemania 19

It was the first Wrestlemania promoted under the WWE name and the first one to be held in the state of Washington. The main event match of Smackdown saw the ‘next big thing,’ Brock Lesnar, face off against Kurt Angle in a singles match for the WWE championship.

The match started with both the wrestlers having their turns of positive spells. They fought back and forth with no champion's advantage stipulation on their minds as Angle gained the initiative by hitting the German suplex. While Lesnar tried to overturn the proceedings with an F-5, the former Olympic medallist demostrated his wrestling skills by countering Lesnar's move into an Ankle Lock.

Lesnar retreated to the ropes as the referee force Angle to let go. Angle tried to Angle Slam but was outdone by an F5. Instead of pinning Angle, Lesnar made a leap from the top ropes only to get rolled over by Angle who went for the three-count. Lesnar kicked out at two after which he was picked p by Angle.

But the quickness of Lesnar prevailed as he delivered the F5 for the second time on Angle to become the new WWE champion. The match demonstrated some fine wrestling and paved the way for Brock Lesnar to become the next big thing in the WWE.