Seven best WWE matches of 2026 - Ranked

WWE has produced some stellar matches this year.

WWE has featured some of the most remarkable in-ring showdowns on its shows and PLEs this year. From marquee stars going up against each other to rising names battling it out in high-stakes situations, it has been a year of blockbuster matches.

So, here are Khel Now’s seven best WWE matches in 2026, featuring multiple big names including Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Liv Morgan, and more.

7. Bron Breakker vs Oba Femi

The claim of being the future of WWE was on the line as rising stars Bron Breakker and Oba Femi clashed in a match at Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta on September 6.

Both hard-hitting stars produced a major showdown, despite no decisive winner being crowned due to Bronson Reed’s interference.

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6. Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill

Two titans from the women’s division battled as Rhea Ripley challenged Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42 in April.

Ripley and Cargill had an enthralling bout that was hard-hitting and concluded with Ripley winning the World title in Las Vegas.

5. El Grande Americano vs Original El Grande Americano

Perhaps one of the greatest AAA bouts in history has to be between the Original El Grande Americano and El Grande Americano.

Both luchadors delivered one of the best and most engaging matches of this era with high stakes. The match was a bloodied encounter and ended with El Grande beating the Original one, and he took off his mask as per the stipulation, revealing himself to be Chad Gable.

4. CM Punk vs Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn‘s ninth day as Undisputed WWE Champion saw him defend his title against the returning CM Punk, who replaced Cody Rhodes, who failed to get medical clearance in time after a backstage attack by Gunther.

The Second City Saint came at Zayn with his entire fury, vowing his hometown audience in Chicago, and dethroning him to win the title.

3. Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer

After their WrestleMania 42 encounter, Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer had a rematch for the WWE Women’s World title on RAW last week.

It was one of the main events of RAW and much better than their WrestleMania bout. Despite that, the match ended with Morgan cheating to win, while Vaquer got a measure of revenge a few days later.

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2. Roman Reigns vs Penta

Penta wiped out any ounce of doubt that he belonged in the main event after his World title match with Roman Reigns on RAW in Mexico City.

The luchador took Reigns to the limit in a spectacular performance and came out as a winner even in defeat in front of his home fans, cementing himself as a main event attraction.

1. Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins

One of the greatest in-ring WWE matches to take place this year was the clash between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in the main event of SummerSlam 2026 Night 2.

The former Shield brothers left it all in the ring and produced one of the most captivating bouts of all time. They possibly closed the final chapter of their rivalry at SummerSlam with Reigns winning the match and retaining his World Heavyweight Championship.

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