Top 10 greatest WWE rivalries of all-time

WWE Universe will always remember some of the most heated and captivating rivalries of all time.

WWE has transformed into a global juggernaut through amazing production, captivating storylines, creative personnel and most importantly, the larger-than-life personality portrayed by WWE superstars. Another aspect that makes the product even more special is the iconic rivalries between superstars over the years.

From two of the biggest stars feuding against each other to corporate individuals colliding against top stars, here are the top 10 greatest WWE rivalries of all time, ranked by us at Khel Now.

10. Hardys, Dudleys & Edge & Christian

The tag team wrestling scene was redefined in the Attitude Era by three top tag teams- The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz and Edge & Christian.

They were the originators of the iconic TLC match, bringing their choice of weapon into a match and making it iconic. Their memorable matches at WrestleMania for the tag team titles captivated the audience like no other, and made their rivalry something special.

9. Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair

The rivalry between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair helped elevate the Women’s Revolution in its early stages and made a centre point of discussion in the wrestling world.

From being allies, having championship encounters, and real-life tensions to main-eventing WrestleMania 35, the rivalry between The Man and The Queen will be etched in history forever.

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8. Hulk Hogan & Andre The Giant

One of the biggest rivalries that defined the golden age of wrestling was between Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant. The duo were embroiled in a heated rivalry with Hogan portraying the good guy and Andre being the evil heel.

This culminated in their iconic WrestleMania 3 match in the Silverdome, where Hogan famously bodyslammed Andre The Giant in a moment for the ages.

7. Trish Stratus & Lita

The early foundations of the Women’s Revolution were laid by WWE Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita. Their amazing in-ring ability, personalities and rivalries led to them main eventing Monday Night RAW, a first-time ever accolade for women at the time, with their rivalry paving the way for greater opportunities for the women of WWE today.

6. John Cena & CM Punk

During the rise of CM Punk as a main event star, his main rival was the poster boy of WWE at the time, John Cena. Moreover, Punk famously defeated John Cena at WWE Money in the Bank 2011 to win his first WWE title and walk out of the company in iconic fashion. Over the next two years, Punk and Cena were a part of marquee matches and became iconic rivals in the process.

5. Brock Lesnar & Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns‘ first high-profile rival was none other than The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. Their rivalry began on the road to WrestleMania 31 and led to them colliding again against each other at WrestleMania 34 and 38. Moreover, the duo also competed against each other at major events, setting one of the most top-rated rivalries of the modern era.

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4. Shawn Michaels & Bret Hart

One of the most heated and close to real-life rivalries during the mid-1990s was between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart. While Hart was the proud and babyface Canadian, Michaels portrayed the role of the heel American degenerate. Both men had various verbal exchanges, iconic matches and their rivalry came to a close at Survivor Series 1997, which infamously came to be known as ‘The Montreal Screwjob.’

3. The Undertaker & Kane

The feud between the storyline half-brothers, The Undertaker and Kane, created some of the most memorable and dark moments in WWE history.

From setting each other on fire, buried alive scenarios, bringing family dynamics into the picture to battling at multiple WrestleManias and crossing paths at various stages of their careers, The Phenom and The Big Red Monster became each other’s biggest rivals in WWE history.

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2. Steve Austin & Vince McMahon

The one rivalry that led to WWE beating its competitor, WCW was the Austin-McMahon feud that was a cornerstone for the Attitude Era.

Steve Austin was the perfect menace for his boss, Mr McMahon, which led to in-ring bouts and memorable segments that led the fans to WWE’s side and etching this rivalry in the history books of WWE.

1. The Rock & Steve Austin

The Attitude Era was defined by the rise of two of the biggest WWE superstars of all time, who went on to become iconic rivals were The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

They were a true definition of historic rivals, having collided against each other in three WrestleMania matches and set the tone for rivalries that came after their time.

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