According to WWE, the best Summerslam match in history was Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog from SummerSlam 1992. In the lead up to the WWE SummerSlam 2025 event this weekend inside MetLife Stadium in New Jersey,

A head of this weekend's massive two-night SummerSlam event, WWE has officially concluded its countdown of the 25 greatest matches in the history of the show. The iconic Intercontinental Championship match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith from 1992 has claimed the coveted top spot.

While Lesnar led the list in appearances, the top spot went to Bret Hart and The British Bulldog, and their clash at SummerSlam 1992 for the Intercontinental title. Recognized by WWE as the greatest match in the event’s history, the contest still holds up, even by modern standards.