8 Dream Matches We Wish Had Happened

2. Mr. Perfect (WWF) vs. Wild Pegasus (NJPW)

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On paper, it looks like it would be a brutal battle between two of the biggest and strongest men in their respective companies.

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This would have been a clash of legends between two of the most influential wrestlers of all time.

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5. Sting (WCW) vs. Kenta Kobashi (AJPW)

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8 Dream Matches We Wish Had Happened

The Forbidden Door in ’94

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1. Randy Savage (WCW) vs. Stan Hansen (AJPW)

2. Mr. Perfect (WWF) vs. Wild Pegasus (NJPW)

On paper, it looks like it would be a brutal battle between two of the biggest and strongest men in their respective companies.

3. Davey Boy Smith (WWF) vs. Steve Williams (AJPW)

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This would have been a clash of legends between two of the most influential wrestlers of all time.

4. Antonio Inoki (NJPW) vs. Terry Funk (WCW)

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5. Sting (WCW) vs. Kenta Kobashi (AJPW)

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