Kane finally joined the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021, and his wrestling career has been outstanding. The Big Red Machine is the younger brother of The Undertaker, and their feud is one of the best stories told in WWE history. Whilst, Kane has virtually won every major championship, his commitment and reliability are a testament to his professionalism with WWE.
The Big Red Machine has wrestled in several gimmick matches throughout his career. The inaugural Inferno match against The Undertaker and his abrupt ECW Championship win over Chavo Guerrero at WrestleMania 24 are some of his most remembered matches. Kane has competed in over 1,000 matches throughout his WWE career, and understandably, some of his matches are not remembered.
10 Kane Vs. Rey Mysterio - No Mercy 2008
Kane and Rey Mysterio have wrestled many times throughout their careers, and the former World Champions went head-to-head at No Mercy 2008 when both were members of Raw. The Big Red Machine works well with smaller wrestlers, and they had a competitive match here.
There was a stipulation with Mysterio having to unmask if he lost to Kane. Mysterio did everything in his power to ensure that he wouldn't be unmasked. Ultimately, the Devil's Favorite Demon hit Mysterio with a steel chair, and he got himself disqualified.
9 Kane Vs. Big Show - Fully Loaded 1999
Kane and Big Show's paths would cross regularly throughout their legendary careers, so it's not surprising that some of their matches are overlooked. At Fully Loaded 1999, Kane and Show went toe-to-toe with Hardcore Holly as the special guest referee.
This was a hard-hitting match as expected, and the pendulum swung back and forth. Hardcore Holly had a big say in the outcome of the match as he attacked Kane. Show took advantage and he put Kane away with a Chokeslam.
8 Kane Vs. King Booker - No Way Out 2007
Kane and King Booker are two veterans in the wrestling business, and the pair clashed at No Way Out 2007. This match is never spoken about, and it was a quality match that was entertaining to watch.
The Big Red Machine dominated proceedings, but the five-time WCW Champion wasn't going down without a fight. Booker was going to finish off the match with the Scissors Kick, but Kane countered it and overcame Booker with the Chokeslam.
7 Kane Vs. Randy Orton - Extreme Rules 2012
Extreme Rules 2012 is fondly remembered for Brock Lesnar's first WWE match in eight years against John Cena. A forgettable match on the card featured two former World Champions Kane and Randy Orton slugging it out in a Falls Count Anywhere match in the opening match of the night.
Weapons were involved, and the duo made use of the stipulation by battling through the crowd and into the backstage area. The match was physical, and the Viper avenged his WrestleMania loss to Kane by putting him away with his patented RKO.
6 Kane Vs. Road Dogg - SmackDown (1/6/00)
DX made Kane's life a misery, but in an interesting twist, the WWE Champion Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley put Road Dogg in a match with Kane on the first episode of SmackDown in January 2000. Before the bell sounded, Kane and Dogg fought outside.
The Big Red Machine dominated the match as expected but Road Dogg did have some offense. However, Kane's Chokeslam would have been enough to have prevailed, but he followed it up with a Tombstone to seal the win.
5 Kane Vs. Test - No Mercy 2001
The rivalry between WWE and the Alliance was coming to an end, but at No Mercy 2001, Kane and Test collided in an underrated match. The Big Red Machine set the tempo of the match, and he was in control at the start. Kane and Test continued their battle outside the ring
Test was showing the effects of the match as he was bleeding from the mouth. Kane's Chokeslam almost guarantees victory, but Test kicked out. A chair was introduced and Kane dropkicked the chair into Test's face. Kane attempted to Chokeslam, but it was to no avail with Test triumphant with a Big Boot.
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Kane Vs. Ryback - TLC 2014
Chairs matches in WWE have been hit-and-miss, Kane, and Ryback were involved in a forgettable Chairs match at TLC 2014. The match was slow and methodical with fans barely interested in what they were witnessing.
Their bout was incredibly boring, and both men successfully hit each other with chairs. Ultimately, Ryback prevailed with Shell Shock.
3 Kane & Big Show Vs. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch - Taboo Tuesday 2005
Kane and Big Show would have preferred to have joined the triple threat match for the WWE Championship at Taboo Tuesday 2005, but there was a small consolation as they went on to challenge Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the World Tag Team Championship. There was a sense of inevitability with the outcome of the match, but Cade and Murdoch held their own here.
It wasn't a bad match, and it was good to see Kane and Show on the same page. It was a successful night for Kane and Show as they captured the World Tag Team Championships.
2 Kane Vs. Bull Buchanan - Insurrextion 2000
Kane reunited with his father Paul Bearer in early 2000, and Bearer was in Kane's corner in Kane's match with Bull Buchanan at Insurrextion. This match took place across the pond in London, England, and the match didn't last long.
Buchanan was in cruise control of proceedings, and he connected with a Scissors Kick and leg drop on Kane, but it wasn't enough to keep him down. Kane caught Buchanan in midair with a Chokeslam for the win.
1 Kane Vs. Dean Ambrose - Payback 2013
The United States Championship is one championship that is missing from Kane's mantelpiece. He challenged The Shield's Dean Ambrose for the gold at Payback 2013. Kane had the size and strength advantage, but Ambrose packs a punch.
This match is forgotten about, and Ambrose countered Kane's Chokeslam. Ambrose connected with Dirty Deeds on the floor outside the ring, and he retained his championship by count-out.