Do You Remember These Famous WWE Rivalries?

WrestleMania III pitted the American hero against the foreign giant. When Hulk Hogan picked Andre the Giant up and slammed him, the entire wrestling world looked on in awe.

Randy Savage was known for his flamboyant attire and insane personality. He also popularized Slim Jims by doing a commercial for the company.

Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage both left the WWE in the mid-'90s. They joined the rival promotion WCW. However, Hulk Hogan would eventually return to WWE in the 2000s.

This match was seen as a passing of the torch from one WWE superstar to another. Sadly, fans didn't enjoy the Ultimate Warrior as much as Hulk Hogan when it came to being champion.

Sylvester Ritter wrestled under the name Junkyard Dog. He received the name after working in a wrecking yard before joining the WWE.

By 1992, Randy Savage and Elizabeth were having problems in their real marriage. During this feud, Miss Elizabeth actually left the WWE after her divorce from Savage.

Andre the Giant was a dominant force who captivated the wrestling world. Viewed as a menace by the American public, most wrestlers claim he was actually a gentle giant.

The rivalry between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels shaped the 1990s. It was felt not only in the ring but also backstage as their personal feelings got in the way of a working relationship.

Bret Hart encouraged Vince McMahon to bring ladder matches to the WWE. This is considered the first ladder match in the company.

This wasn't the longest-running rivalry, but it was important for the direction of the company. After this match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was on everybody's radar and a new era was about to begin.

Ric Flair made the careers of many wrestlers. He was known for putting on great shows even with terrible partners, though Bret Hart was far from a terrible wrestler.

In 1999, Owen Hart was killed when he fell from a zip line that was supposed to carry him to the ring. The WWE was blamed for negligence, and the event brought a horrifying end to the 1990s.

Despite their differences, the 60-minute Iron Man match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels was seen as a highlight in both wrestlers' careers. This type of match is almost impossible with the low attention span of most fans today.

This match was unique for its double turn. Bret Hart became a villain, while the foul-mouthed Steve Austin became a fan favorite.

The Montreal Screwjob will forever live on in wrestling lure. After losing his title, Bret Hart wouldn't return to the company until 2010.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin was the redneck you always wanted to be. After all, he drank beer all day and told his boss off. What more could you want in life?

The Mr. McMahon character was the representation of the boss we all hate. He was power-hungry and controlling, but he couldn't control the Rattlesnake.

Vince McMahon wasn't afraid to put his body on the line as a wrestler. In fact, he's even been thrown through a table a time or two.

At WrestleMania X-Seven, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin had one of the greatest heel turns in the history of the WWE. The anti-establishment redneck finally gave in to his boss.

Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker had a long feud that would rise only to die down over the years. Like most things in life, it started with a steel chair shot to the head.

Kane had one of the most frightening introductions in the history of the WWE. After weeks of buildup, the Big Red Machine was finally released on the world and on his brother.

Kane and the Undertaker have fought both with and against one another over the years. One thing has become certain during that time: These two supernatural beings refuse to die.

The Undertaker gimmick has been a fan favorite for years. No one could pull it off quite like Mark Calaway.

Shawn Michaels left the WWE in 1998 after a back injury forced him to have surgery. He was able to return to the ring in 2002 with as much ability as he had when he was younger.

The Rock was the ultimate heel in the WWE during the Attitude Era. He was great in interviews and just as entertaining in the ring.

The Rock left the WWE to become one of the highest grossing movie stars in the world. Sometimes, the lights of Hollywood just shine too bright.

WrestleMania XIX would be Steve Austin's last match as a wrestler. A spinal injury from years prior forced him to hang up his boots.

There's talk that the Undertaker wasn't the biggest fan of Brock Lesnar backstage. However, he still allowed "The Beast" to end his undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

The feud between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho provided some great wrestling matches. It also was one of the greatest storylines in WWE history because of the little details that went into it, like a knee injury.

Tag team matches didn't reach their height until the 2000s. Thanks to the daring nature of these three groups, the Tag Team Championship actually began to mean something.

The drama between Matt Hardy and Edge extended beyond the ring. Really, it all boils down to Lita cheating on Matt with Edge in real life. It sure made for great television.

John Cena seemed like an anomaly in the company because no one thought he would get over. That proved false, however, as fans fell in love with the white guy who raps.

The rivalry between John Cena and Randy Orton started in the tag team division, but it exploded in the singles division. When these two went at it, they were the top baby-face and top heel in the company.

DX was another group of rebels who broke the rules during the Attitude Era. They never reached the popularity of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but they sure were loved by many fans.

WrestleMania 2000 progressed the rivalry between the Rock and HHH as they continued the feud afterward. The Rock would win the WWE Championship at Backlash that same year against HHH.