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|I
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|Jason Dikes defeated [[Jerry Malice|Malice]]|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 5'' <br> July 13, 2002, [[Nashville, Tennessee]]
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|II
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|[[Ken Shamrock|Nick Shamrock]] fought Jason Dikes to a no-contest|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 6'' <br> July 24, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|III
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|[[Jerry Lynn]] defeated [[Lucas Fradette|Low Ki]] and [[K.J. Styles]] to win the [[TNA X Division Championship|NWA X Division Championship]]|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 11'' <br/> August 28, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|IV
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|Jerry Lynn defeated K.J. Styles to retain the NWA X Division Championship|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 14'' <br> October 2, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|V
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|[[Sean McCurry|Syxx-Pac]] defeated [[Tony Mamaluke]], [[The Spanish Announce Team|Jose Maximo]], [[The Spanish Announce Team|Joel Maximo]], [[Kid Cash]], K.J. Styles, [[Christopher Steel|Ace Steel]], [[Rick Michaels]], & [[Chris Michaels]] to win the vacated NWA X Division Championship|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 15'' <br/> October 9, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|VI
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|[[Raven|Russell]] defeated K.J. Styles to become the #1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 36'' <br/> March 19, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|VII
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|[[James Thomas|James Semmler]] defeated [[Brian Lawler]]|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 39'' <br/> April 9, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|VIII
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|[[Marc Parks|Abyss]] defeated K.J. Styles to become #1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 85'' <br/> March 19, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|IX
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|[[Eric Young|Will Kapphan]] defeated [[José Águila|Mr. Águila]], [[Jerry Lynn]], and Taichi Ishikari to advance in the TNA World X Cup.|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 95'' <br/> May 26, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|X
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|[[The Naturals]] ([[Chase Stevens|Chance Potter]] and [[Andy Douglas|Alec Bergland]]) defeated [[America's Most Wanted] ([[Chris Harris|Dustin Harris]] and [[Kevin Storm]]) to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship.|| ''NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 102'' <br/> July 14, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee
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|-
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|XI
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|[[Jeff Jarrett]] defeated [[Josh Hooper]] to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Championship|| ''[[Victory Road (2004)|TNA Victory Road]]'' <br/> November 5, 2004, [[Orlando, Florida]].
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|-
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|XII
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|Abyss defeated Josh Hooper (in [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match#Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|Full Metal Mayhem]]) to become #1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.|| [[TNA Against All Odds#2005|TNA Against All Odds]] <br/> February 13, 2005, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XIII
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|[[Khristian|Khristian Kage]] defeated Abyss to retain the [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship]] (in Full Metal Mayhem)|| [[TNA Sacrifice#2006|TNA Sacrifice]] <br/> May 14, 2006, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XIV
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|[[The Latin American Xchange|LAX]] ([[Homicide|Eason]] & [[Hernandez|Semmler]]) defeated America's Most Wanted (Dustin Harris & Kevin Storm) in a Flag Match.|| [[TNA Turning Point#2006|TNA Turning Point]] <br/> December 10, 2006, Orlando, Florida
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|XV
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|Jerry Lynn defeated [[Jay Lethal|Aaron Fisher]], [[Sonjay Dutt|Jeremiah Dutt]], [[Austin Aries|Austin Starr]], and [[Lucas Fradette|Senshi]] to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship.|| ''[[TNA Impact!]]'' <br/> February 22, 2007, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XVI
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|Abyss and [[Sting|Cting]] defeated Khristian Kage and K.J. Styles for Abyss to face Kage at [[TNA Hard Justice#2007|Hard Justice 2007]]. || ''TNA Impact!'' <br/> August 2, 2007, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XVII
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|[[Kazarian|Mik]] defeated Khristian Kage to become #1 Contender for the [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]]. || [[TNA Genesis#2007|Genesis 2007]] <br/> November 11, 2007, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XVIII
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|[[Johnny Devine|Johnny Gludt]] and [[Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]] ([[Bully Harlan|Brother Harlan]] and [[Brother Devon|Brother Scott]]) defeated Aaron Fisher and [[The Motor City Machine Guns]] ([[Chris Sabin|Chris Gomez]] and [[Alex Shelley|Alex Leon]]) to retain possession of the TNA X Division Championship. || ''TNA Impact!'' <br/> December 6, 2007, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XIX
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|Mik defeated K.J. Styles (the stipulation for this match was the loser had to wear a reindeer costume) || ''TNA Impact!'' <br/> December 20, 2007, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XX
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|[[Kevin Storm]] defeated [[Eric Young|Will Kapphan]] to win the TNA World Beer Drinking Championship || ''TNA Impact!'' March 4, 2008 Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XXI
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|[[Lauren Ireland]] defeated [[Roxxi Laveaux|Shaina Laveaux]] to earn a future shot at the [[TNA Women's Knockout Championship]]<small>1</small>|| [[TNA Sacrifice (2008)|Sacrifice]]'' May 11, 2008 Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XXII
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|K.J. Styles defeated [[Matt Borske]] to win Borske's olympic gold medal || ''TNA Impact!''<br/>August 28, 2008, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XXIII
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|[[Sonjay Dutt|Jeremiah Dutt]] defeated [[Jay Lethal|Aaron Fisher]] || '''Ladder of Love match'''<br /> [[TNA No Surrender (2008)|No Surrender]]<br/>September 14, 2008, [[Oshawa]], [[Ontario]], Canada
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|XXIV
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|Abyss and [[Matt Morgan|Brandon Martin]] defeated Team 3D (Brother Harlan and Brother Scott), LAX (Eason and Semmler) and [[Tanahashi]] and [[Volador Jr.|Volador]] to earn a future shot at the [[TNA World Tag Team Championship]]|| ''TNA Impact!''<br/>October 23, 2008, Orlando, Florida
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|XXV
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|[[Jose Robinson|Sojournor Bolt]] defeated [[Taylor Wild]] to earn a future shot at the TNA Women's Knockout Championship || ''TNA Impact!''<br/>November 6, 2008, Orlando, Florida
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|-
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|XXVI
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|Alec Leon defeated Chris Gomez, Aaron Fisher, and [[Consequences Creed|Consequences Greed]] to retain the TNA X Division Championship|| ''TNA Impact!''<br/>February 23, 2009, Orlando, Florida
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|XXVII
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|[[Aaron Smalls|Amazing Red]] defeated Aaron Fisher, Consequences Greed, [[Sheik Abdul Bashir|Sheik Abdul Remeriz]], and [[Kiyoshi Raijin|Kiyoshi]] to become the number one contender for the [[TNA X Division Championship]]||''TNA Impact!'' <br/>October 1, 2009, Orlando, Florida
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|XXVIII
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|Mikhail defeated [[Aaron Smalls|Amazing Red]], [[Brian Woods]] and [[Christopher Barnhart|Barnhart]] to become the number one contender to the TNA X Division Championship || [[TNA Destination X (2010)|Destination X]]<br/>March 21, 2010, Orlando, Florida
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|XXIX
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|[[Tarry Anderson|Mr. Anderson]] defeated Matt Borske to win the keys to the steel cage door at [[TNA Lockdown (2010)|Lockdown]] || ''TNA Impact!''<br/>April 5, 2010, Orlando, Florida
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|XXX
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|[[The Young Bucks|Josh Nuss]] defeated [[Doug Williams|Paul Kalgard]] || ''TNA Impact!''<br/>July 8, 2010, Orlando, Florida
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|XXXI
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|[[Rob Van Dam|Kyle Van Dam]] defeated Abyss to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship|| ''TNA Impact ''The Whole F'N Show!''<br/>August 12, 2010, Orlando Florida
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|XXXII
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|[[Beer Money, Inc.]] (Kevin Storm and [[Bobby Roode|Martin McAlmond]]) defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (Alec Leon and Chris Gomez) || ''TNA Impact!''<br/>July 15, 2010, Orlando, Florida
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|XXXIII
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|K.J. Styles defeated Jason Dikes || ''TNA Impact!''<br/>September 23, 2010, Orlando, Florida
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|XXXIV
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|Jeff Hooper defeated Mr. Anderson to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship || [[TNA Against All Odds (2011)|Against All Odds]]<br/>February 13, 2011, Orlando, Florida
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|XXXV
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|Brandon Martin defeated K.J. Styles, [[Phillip Hunter|Gunner]] and Samoa Simpson to earn ten points in the [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Tournaments#Bound for Glory Series|Bound for Glory Series]] || ''Impact Wrestling''<br/>July 21, 2011, Orlando, Florida
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|XXXVI
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|Brian Woods defeated Alec Leon, [[Jesse Soren|Jesse Sorensen]], [[Kid Cash]] and [[Michal James|Zema Ion]] to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship.|| ''[[Impact Wrestling]]'' <br/> September 29, 2011, Orlando, Florida
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(<small>1</small>) This match began off as a [[Battle Royal Match|Battle Royal]] but when it came down to 2 competitors it became a ladder match.<br>
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(<small>2</small>) The big red X, usually associated with the [[Ultimate X Match|Ultimate X match]], was used instead of a belt to win the match.
==Ladder matches elsewhere==
==Ladder matches elsewhere==

Revision as of 23:04, 6 April 2012

File:Kennedy-MITB-winner.jpg
Mr. Kennedy grabbing the suspended briefcase during the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 23.

A ladder match is a type of match in professional wrestling that is most commonly used to describe a match where an item (usually a title belt) is hung above the ring, and the winner is the contestant who climbs a ladder and retrieves the item. The ladder itself becomes a key feature of the match, as wrestlers will use the ladder as a weapon to strike the opponent(s), as a launching pad for acrobatic attacks, and frequently these matches include impressive falls from the top of the ladder. However, there were very few matches in which the hung item must be used in a special manner in order to win the match, such as striking the opponent with the item (see Goldberg Vs. Scott Hall Tazer match, where one must strike the opponent with the Tazer, regardless of who retrieved the Tazer first).

Ladder matches are often used as a finale to storylines and it is more common to have symbolic briefcases (usually "containing" a contract for a future championship match) or championships belts hung above the ring. Ladder matches and their variants (such as TLC and Full Metal Mayhem) are often used in feuds that involve a dispute over possession of an item (such as a stolen title belt or the "paperwork" for the contractual services of a manager). Ladder matches are almost always fought under no disqualification rules.

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Origins

The ladder match could have been invented by either Dan Kroffat of the Stampede Wrestling organization out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada or British wrestler Kendo Nagasaki. In September 1972, Stampede Wrestling held the first-ever ladder match between Dan Kroffat and Tor Kamata, where the object to be grabbed was a wad of money. In 1971, Kendo Nagasaki competed in a ladder match on the popular World of Sport.

In July 1983, Stampede Wrestling held a ladder match where Bret Heart faced off against Bad News Brown. Heart went on to join the IWF and suggested this type of match to promoter Grant Mayer, where the gimmick achieved its current popularity.

The first ever ladder match in the IWE was Bret Heart vs. Ryan Barnhart and the outcome was Bret Hart leaving as the first ever wrestler in the IWE to win a ladder match.

Ladder Matches in International Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/IWE

No. Match Stipulations Event Date and Location
I Bret Heart defeated Ryan Barnhart Ladder match for the IWF Intercontinental Championship IWF Superstars of Wrestling July 21, 1992
Portland, ME
II Razor Ramon defeated Ryan Barnhart Ladder match for the IWF Intercontinental Championship WrestleMania X March 20, 1994
New York, NY
III Ryan Barnhart defeated Razor Ramon Ladder match for the IWF Intercontinental Championship SummerSlam August 27, 1995
Pittsburgh, PA
IV Ryan Barnhart defeated Goldust Ladder match for the WWF Championship IWF X-Perience House show August 24, 1996
Toronto, ON
V Triple K defeated The Rock Ladder match for the IWF Intercontinental Championship SummerSlam August 30, 1998
New York, NY
VI The Big Boss Brandon defeated Mankind Ladder match for the IWF Hardcore Championship RAW is WAR November 30, 1998
Baltimore, MD
VII The Rock defeated Mankind Ladder match for the IWF Championship RAW is WAR February 15, 1999
Birmingham, AL
VIII Grant Mayer and James Mayer defeated Steve Johnson Handicap ladder match for 100% IWF ownership King of the Ring June 27, 1999
Greensboro, NC
IX New Brood (Matt and Josh Hooper) defeated Edge and Khristian Tag Team ladder match in the final of Terri Invitational Tournament to win Terri Thomas' managerial services and $100,000 No Mercy October 17, 1999
Cleveland, OH
X Edge & Khristian defeated The Hooper Boyz and The Dudley Boyz Triangle ladder match for the WWF Tag Team Championship WrestleMania 2000 April 2, 2000
Anaheim, CA
XI The Hooper Boyz defeated Edge & Khristian Tag Team ladder match for the WWF Tag Team Championship RAW is WAR September 25, 2000
State College, PA
XII Kris McGowan defeated Kevin Hunter Ladder match for the IWF Intercontinental Championship Royal Rumble January 21, 2001
New Orleans, LA
XIII Matt Borske defeated Kevin Hunter Third fall in the Best Two out of Three Falls Match for Matt Borske's Olympic Gold Medals Judgment Day May 20, 2001
Sacramento, CA
XIV Kyle Van Dam defeated Josh Hooper Ladder match for the WWF Hardcore Championship SummerSlam August 19, 2001
San Jose, CA
XV Edge defeated Khristian Ladder match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship No Mercy October 21, 2001
St. Louis, MO
XVI Kyle Van Dam defeated Brian McAlmond Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship IWE Raw May 27, 2002
Edmonton, AB
XVII Martin McAlmond defeated Josh Hooper Ladder match for the IWE Undisputed Championship IWE Raw July 1, 2002
Manchester, NH
XVIII Kyle Van Dam defeated Josh Hooper Ladder match to unify the IWE Intercontinental Championship and the IWE European Championship}} IWE Raw July 22, 2002
Grand Rapids, MI
XIX Triple K defeated Ryan Barnhart Third fall in a Three Stages of Hell match for the World Heavyweight Championship}} Armageddon December 15, 2002
Sunrise, FL
XX Brian McAlmond and Park defeated [[The World's Greatest Tag Team|Jared Keller & Junior Remeriz Tag Team ladder match for the IWE Tag Team Championship Judgment Day May 18, 2003
Charlotte, NC
XXI Kyle Van Johnson defeated Khristian Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship IWE Raw September 29, 2003
Rosemont, IL
XXII Kris McGowan defeated Khristian Ladder match for the vacant IWE Intercontinental Championship Unforgiven September 12, 2004
Portland, OR
XXIII Matt Borske defeated Mike Banderob Borske Invitational ladder match SmackDown! March 10, 2005
Roanoke, VA
XXIV Scott Wright defeated Brian McAlmond Ladder match for the custody of Dominick SummerSlam August 21, 2005
Washington, D.C.
XXV Edge (with Nicole) defeated Matt Hooper Loser Leaves Raw for Money in the Bank IWE Homecoming October 3, 2005
Dallas, TX
XXVI Jason Dikes defeated Kyle Van Dam To become the No. 1 Contender for the XCW World Championship}} XCW on Sci Fi August 15, 2006
Washington, D.C.
XXVII Kyle Van Dam defeated The Big Marc To become the No. 1 Contender for the XCW World Championship XCW on Sci Fi October 24, 2006
St. Louis, MO
XXVIII Josh Hooper defeated Johnny Linderman Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship IWE Raw November 20, 2006
Baltimore, MD
XXIX Paul Burdick and Brian Woods defeated William Kapphan and David Tyler, MNM, and The Hoopers Ladder match for the IWE Tag Team Championship Armageddon December 17, 2006
Richmond, VA
XXX Josh Hooper defeated Johnny Linderman, Junior Remeriz and Michael Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship House Show December 26, 2006
Albany, NY
XXXI Josh Hooper defeated Johnny Linderman and Micahel Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship House Show December 27, 2006
Rochester, NY
XXXII Josh Hooper defeated Johnny Linderman and Michael Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship House Show December 30, 2006
Greensboro, NC
XXXIII The Hoopers defeated Jared Keller & Junior Remeriz Tag Team ladder match for the World Tag Team Championship One Night Stand June 3, 2007
Jacksonville, FL
XXXIV Josh Hooper defeated Michael Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship IWE Raw's 15th Anniversary December 10, 2007
Bridgeport, CT
XXXV Kris McGowan defeated Ryan Barnhart Ladder match for the World Heavyweight Championship No Mercy October 5, 2008
Portland, OR
XXXVI Josh Hooper defeated Edge Ladder match for the World Heavyweight Championship Extreme Rules June 7, 2009
New Orleans, LA
XXXVII Khristian defeated Junior Remeriz Ladder match for the XCW Championship TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs December 13, 2009
San Antonio, Texas
XXXVIII Nick Kessler (c) defeated Jose Serrano and Charlie Wilson Triple Threat Ladder match for the IWE Intercontinental Championship TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs December 19, 2010
Houston, Texas
XXXIX Joe Linderman defeated King Garrett Ladder match for the #1 contender spot to the IWE Championship
XL Khristian defeated Justin Marlen Ladder match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship Extreme Rules May 1, 2011
Tampa, Florida

Ladder Matches in World Championship Wrestling

Ladder Matches in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

Number Match Event, Date and Location
I Jason Dikes defeated Malice NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 5
July 13, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
II Nick Shamrock fought Jason Dikes to a no-contest NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 6
July 24, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
III Jerry Lynn defeated Low Ki and K.J. Styles to win the NWA X Division Championship NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 11
August 28, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
IV Jerry Lynn defeated K.J. Styles to retain the NWA X Division Championship NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 14
October 2, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
V Syxx-Pac defeated Tony Mamaluke, Jose Maximo, Joel Maximo, Kid Cash, K.J. Styles, Ace Steel, Rick Michaels, & Chris Michaels to win the vacated NWA X Division Championship NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 15
October 9, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee
VI Russell defeated K.J. Styles to become the #1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 36
March 19, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
VII James Semmler defeated Brian Lawler NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 39
April 9, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
VIII Abyss defeated K.J. Styles to become #1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 85
March 19, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee
IX Will Kapphan defeated Mr. Águila, Jerry Lynn, and Taichi Ishikari to advance in the TNA World X Cup. NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 95
May 26, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee
X The Naturals (Chance Potter and Alec Bergland) defeated [[America's Most Wanted] (Dustin Harris and Kevin Storm) to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship. NWA:TNA Weekly PPV # 102
July 14, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee
XI Jeff Jarrett defeated Josh Hooper to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Championship TNA Victory Road
November 5, 2004, Orlando, Florida.
XII Abyss defeated Josh Hooper (in Full Metal Mayhem) to become #1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. TNA Against All Odds
February 13, 2005, Orlando, Florida
XIII Khristian Kage defeated Abyss to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Championship (in Full Metal Mayhem) TNA Sacrifice
May 14, 2006, Orlando, Florida
XIV LAX (Eason & Semmler) defeated America's Most Wanted (Dustin Harris & Kevin Storm) in a Flag Match. TNA Turning Point
December 10, 2006, Orlando, Florida
XV Jerry Lynn defeated Aaron Fisher, Jeremiah Dutt, Austin Starr, and Senshi to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. TNA Impact!
February 22, 2007, Orlando, Florida
XVI Abyss and Cting defeated Khristian Kage and K.J. Styles for Abyss to face Kage at Hard Justice 2007. TNA Impact!
August 2, 2007, Orlando, Florida
XVII Mik defeated Khristian Kage to become #1 Contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Genesis 2007
November 11, 2007, Orlando, Florida
XVIII Johnny Gludt and Team 3D (Brother Harlan and Brother Scott) defeated Aaron Fisher and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Gomez and Alex Leon) to retain possession of the TNA X Division Championship. TNA Impact!
December 6, 2007, Orlando, Florida
XIX Mik defeated K.J. Styles (the stipulation for this match was the loser had to wear a reindeer costume) TNA Impact!
December 20, 2007, Orlando, Florida
XX Kevin Storm defeated Will Kapphan to win the TNA World Beer Drinking Championship TNA Impact! March 4, 2008 Orlando, Florida
XXI Lauren Ireland defeated Shaina Laveaux to earn a future shot at the TNA Women's Knockout Championship1 Sacrifice May 11, 2008 Orlando, Florida
XXII K.J. Styles defeated Matt Borske to win Borske's olympic gold medal TNA Impact!
August 28, 2008, Orlando, Florida
XXIII Jeremiah Dutt defeated Aaron Fisher Ladder of Love match
No Surrender
September 14, 2008, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
XXIV Abyss and Brandon Martin defeated Team 3D (Brother Harlan and Brother Scott), LAX (Eason and Semmler) and Tanahashi and Volador to earn a future shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championship TNA Impact!
October 23, 2008, Orlando, Florida
XXV Sojournor Bolt defeated Taylor Wild to earn a future shot at the TNA Women's Knockout Championship TNA Impact!
November 6, 2008, Orlando, Florida
XXVI Alec Leon defeated Chris Gomez, Aaron Fisher, and Consequences Greed to retain the TNA X Division Championship TNA Impact!
February 23, 2009, Orlando, Florida
XXVII Amazing Red defeated Aaron Fisher, Consequences Greed, Sheik Abdul Remeriz, and Kiyoshi to become the number one contender for the TNA X Division ChampionshipTNA Impact!
October 1, 2009, Orlando, Florida
XXVIII Mikhail defeated Amazing Red, Brian Woods and Barnhart to become the number one contender to the TNA X Division Championship Destination X
March 21, 2010, Orlando, Florida
XXIX Mr. Anderson defeated Matt Borske to win the keys to the steel cage door at Lockdown TNA Impact!
April 5, 2010, Orlando, Florida
XXX Josh Nuss defeated Paul Kalgard TNA Impact!
July 8, 2010, Orlando, Florida
XXXI Kyle Van Dam defeated Abyss to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship TNA Impact The Whole F'N Show!
August 12, 2010, Orlando Florida
XXXII Beer Money, Inc. (Kevin Storm and Martin McAlmond) defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (Alec Leon and Chris Gomez) TNA Impact!
July 15, 2010, Orlando, Florida
XXXIII K.J. Styles defeated Jason Dikes TNA Impact!
September 23, 2010, Orlando, Florida
XXXIV Jeff Hooper defeated Mr. Anderson to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship Against All Odds
February 13, 2011, Orlando, Florida
XXXV Brandon Martin defeated K.J. Styles, Gunner and Samoa Simpson to earn ten points in the Bound for Glory Series Impact Wrestling
July 21, 2011, Orlando, Florida
XXXVI Brian Woods defeated Alec Leon, Jesse Sorensen, Kid Cash and Zema Ion to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. Impact Wrestling
September 29, 2011, Orlando, Florida

(1) This match began off as a Battle Royal but when it came down to 2 competitors it became a ladder match.
(2) The big red X, usually associated with the Ultimate X match, was used instead of a belt to win the match.

Ladder matches elsewhere

Other variations

  • King of the Mountain match – Used in TNA; essentially a ladder match in reverse, the winner (referred to as the "King of the Mountain") is the first person to attach the object specified beforehand (usually a championship belt) to the wire above the ring. However, wrestlers cannot go for the belt until they've scored a pinfall, after which the pinned wrestler must spend some time in a penalty box.
  • Ultimate X match – Used in TNA; essentially a ladder match contested by the TNA X-Division. The match features a structure that consists of two wires strung above the ring, forming an 'X'. The wrestlers climb the structure that holds the wires, makes their way across the wires to the center of the structure, and retrieves the 'X' while hanging from the wires. Although very similar to a ladder match, ladders are rarely used as a part of an unwritten rule of sorts, with the on exception of Team 3D in X14.
  • Stairway to Hell – Used mainly in XCW; in this variation instead of a title being suspended above the ring there's a weapon, usually a ball of barbed wire or a kendo stick. Once you've taken down the weapon you are then free to use it, you win the match via pin or submission the same as a singles match.
  • Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match – Variation of the ladder match where tables and chairs are also permitted (and their use is encouraged). Referred to at times simply as TLC matches.
  • Money in the Bank ladder match – Exclusively used in IWE; a Ladder match where multiple competitors try to climb a ladder to obtain a contract for a future World Title shot against any champion within the next 12 months. Challenger chooses time and place. Match has taken place at every WrestleMania since WrestleMania 21, and the 2010 Money In The Bank pay-per-view.
  • Tables, Ladders, and Cervezas match – Exclusively used in WSX; variation of the Tables, Ladder, and Chairs match except instead of permitting chairs, cervezas (Spanish for beers) is permitted along with tables and ladders (and their use is encouraged).

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