The 14 Best Kane Matches According To Dave Meltzer

Kane has been one of WWE’s biggest stars for the past few decades. He has been involved in many memorable moments throughout his career. We have compiled a list of the highest-rated Kane matches of all-time. The ratings are from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 

The Best Kane Matches According to Dave Meltzer’s Star Ratings

Kane vs Christian vs Cody Rhodes vs Dolph Ziggler vs Drew McIntyre vs Kofi Kingston vs Matt Hardy vs The Big Show

Event – Money In The Bank 2010  | Rating – 4.00 stars

Kane was involved in the 8-man Money in the Bank ladder match in 2010. This was for a World Heavyweight Championship contract.

Kane performed a chokeslam off the ladder on Drew McIntyre and retrieved the briefcase to win the match.


Kane vs Daniel Bryan vs Cody Rhodes vs Heath Slater vs Justin Gabriel vs Sheamus vs Sin Cara vs Wade Barrett 

Event – Money In The Bank 2011  | Rating – 4.00 stars

Kane was a part of the SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder match for a World Heavyweight Championship contract. This was at the 2011 Money in the Bank PPV event.

Kane came up short though as the match was eventually won by Daniel Bryan.

You can also check the best Daniel Bryan matches, which is in the same format as this.


Kane vs Jack Swagger vs Chris Jericho vs Daniel Bryan vs Mark Henry vs Randy Orton 

Event – Elimination Chamber 2013  | Rating – 4.00 stars

Kane was a part of the Elimination Chamber match at the 2013 Elimination Chamber PPV. This was for a World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania 29.

The match was eventually won by Jack Swagger.


Kane vs John Cena vs Randy Orton vs Sheamus vs Roman Reigns vs Alberto Del Rio vs Cesaro vs Bray Wyatt

Event – Money In The Bank 2014  | Rating – 4.00 stars

Kane was a part of the Ladder match for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the Money in the Bank PPV in 2014.

Cena would go on to win the match and the Title.


Kane vs Chris Jericho and Christian vs Bubba Ray Dudley and Spike Dudley vs Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam

Event – RAW (October 7th, 2002)  | Rating – 4.25 stars

This was a TLC match for the World Tag Team Titles. Kane was left without a partner after the Hurricane was attacked backstage. As a result, he had to fight alone.

Kane would go on to win the Titles by himself.


Kane vs Shawn Michaels vs Booker T vs Chris Jericho vs Rob Van Dam vs Triple H

Event – Survivor Series 2002  | Rating – 4.25 stars

Kane was a part of the first-ever Elimination Chamber match. This took place at Survivor Series back in 2002. The match was for the World Heavyweight championship.

Shawn Michaels would go on to win the match.


Kane vs Edge vs Chris Jericho vs John Cena vs Mike Knox vs Rey Mysterio

Event – No Way Out 2009  | Rating – 4.25 stars

This was an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Kane was the first person eliminated from the match.

Edge would go on to win.


Kane vs Edge vs Alberto Del Rio vs Rey Mysterio

Event – TLC 2010  | Rating – 4.25 stars

This was a fatal 4-way, TLC match for the World Heavyweight Championship. After spearing Kane off the apron onto a table, Edge was able to climb the ladder to become the new Champion.

The match went for over 22 minutes.


Kane vs Edge vs Drew McIntyre vs Rey Mysterio vs The Big Show vs Wade Barrett 

Event – Elimination Chamber 2011  | Rating – 4.25 stars

Kane was involved in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match at the Elimination Chamber PPV in 2011. This was for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Kane was eliminated 4th from the match. Edge would go on to win after 30 minutes.


Kane, Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Sheamus and The Miz vs Dean Ambrose, Kurt Angle, and Seth Rollins

Event – TLC 2017  | Rating – 4.25 stars

Kane was involved in the main event of the TLC PPV in 2017. Roman Reigns was replaced by Kurt Angle due to the viral infection that hit the WWE locker room.

Kurt, Dean, and Seth would go on to win.


Kane, Chris Jericho, The Big Show, The Rock, and The Undertaker vs Booker T, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Shane McMahon, and Stone Cold Steve Austin

Event – Survivor Series 2001  | Rating – 4.5 stars

This match marked the end of the Invasion angle. Team WWF faced off against Team Alliance in an elimination match. Kane was a member of the winning WWF side of things.

The match went for around 45 minutes and featured some fun moments.

You can also check out the best Undertaker matches of all time.


Kane vs Edge vs Chris Benoit vs Chris Jericho vs Christian vs Shelton Benjamin

Event – Wrestlemania 21  | Rating – 4.5 stars

Kane was a part of the first ever Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania 21. He faced off against some big names, including Chris Jericho, Edge, Christian and more.

Kane would come up short though as Edge walked out with the briefcase.


Kane, Daniel Bryan, and Ryback vs Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Seth Rollins

Event – TLC 2012  | Rating – 4.5 stars

Kane and Daniel Bryan joined forces with Ryback to challenge the Shield at TLC 2012. This was actually the in-ring debut of The Shield. It was also a tables, ladders and chairs match.

The Shield would go on to win after about 20 Minutes.


Team Authority (Kane, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Rusev, and Seth Rollins) vs Team Cena (John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Ryback, and The Big Show)

Event – Survivor Series 2014  | Rating – 4.5 stars

Kane was a member of Team Authority at Survivor Series 2014. The stakes were high for the match. If Team Authority lost, they were removed from power. If Team Cena were to lose, they were fired.

Team Cena would pick up the win after over 40 minutes. After the match was the WWE debut of Sting.


BONUS: Kane’s debut took place at In Your House: Badd Blood in 1997. Kane interfered in the Hell in a Cell match between Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker. This is one of a handful of WWE matches that has ever received a five-star rating from Dave Meltzer. While this doesn’t technically count as a Kane match, he played a giant role in it.

What are some of your favorite Kane matches? Let us know in the comment section below.

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