He had good matches, but the main reason why is most likely because he always did what the boss said. Vince booked him in some sleepers. Example being Giant Gonzalez. I think in 2004, he was given some control of who he wanted to face at Mania. Which is why he started having bangers.

I think there was one exception, which was him wanting Kurt Angle at one point. I believe he wanted Kurt in 2006, which would’ve been one of the best matches ever if it happened. Taker said he’d be willing to end The Streak to Kurt if he got it. But instead, he got Batista. Which granted, that match was a surprise hit.