On Tuesday, Fox released its list for the top 10 WWE matches in 2021. The list took selections from WWE Raw, WWE NXT, and the promotion's Pay-Per-View (PPV) shows. Here is the list of the selected matches.
#1: Edge vs Seth Rollins (HIAC) at Crown Jewel
Edge vs Seth Rollins' Hell in a Cell (HIAC) match at Crown Jewel was ranked as number 1 on the list. The match was an epic piece, and it marked the final chapter of the seven-year feud between the two icons.
In one of the strongest and most epic segments hosted on the KSA, this hell in a cell match was a classic-like, and vintage-mood competition that all fans looked forwards to having. It is wonderful to see that this historical end for such a strong, well-scripted feud segment ended perfectly in KSA.
#2 Binaca Blair vs Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37
Bianca Blair vs Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship was ranked as number two on the list, and this match was a real historical moment for all Women Pro Wrestlers as for the first time ever in the history of WWE WrestleMania, the event was headlined by a women match.
It is worthy to mention that this year's WrestleMania was organized on two nights, and the women's one headlined the first night.
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#3 Roman Reigns vs Edge vs Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania
It was one of the most anticipated triple threat matches throughout the year. The three icons: Roman Reigns, Edge, and Daniel Bryan participated in one of the top segments in the WWE, and introduced a close to a 5-star match.
It was highly physical, and enjoyable due to the highly-motivated performance introduced by the three superstars. The top moment of the match is the double pin done by Reigns to retain his title.
The event headlined the second night of WrestleMania 37.
#4 Walter vs Ilja Dragunov at NXT Takeover: 36
This match was also one of the highly anticipated events in the world of Pro Wrestling as both stars are well known for their technical, and professional in-ring style. In addition, both names are considered as part of the bright future of the WWE.
The war between both icons took place at NXT Takeover: 36 and it was for the NXT UK Championship.
It was the highest-ranked WWE match ever by renowned Pro Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.
# 5 Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch (SmackDown Women's Champion vs Raw Women's Champion) at Survivor Series
This match could be called one of the best women's matches in the year, and its rates ranged between 4.5 and 5/5. It was part of the Survivor Series Champion vs Champion tradition.
The fans praised highly the opening contest between SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair and Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch.
The match witnessed an unbelievable amount of enjoyment and excitement as the feud between both athletes is real, and it touched a lot of their personal lives’ matters.
#6 Roman Reigns vs John Cena at SummerSlam
It was another great shot in 2021 which was the return of John Cena to the WWE ring after a few years of absence. Cena's comeback was one of the top two comebacks in the WWE this year.
The match between Reigns and Cena for the Universal Championship was strong and amusing due to the exchanged powers between both icons.
#7 Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank
It was one of the strongest contests between two professional woman wrestlers in the promotion. The match was the Raw Women's Champion at it was at Money in the Bank.
The match presented the highest levels of power and determination between two superstars, and it was one of the well-scripted women's segments in 2021.
#8 Men's War Games Match at NXT Wargames
It was expected to see this match on the list as it was one of the top trending contests among WWE fans, even those who are not good followers for NXT, especially after rebranding the show to be NXT 2.0.
The match represented the ongoing argument between WWE fans who argue about NXT's previous Black and Gold Era, and the new NXT 2.0 Era. So, the fight between the old school of the brand, and the new school was almost a real representation of what fans think with their powerful arguments, motives, rage, and anger.
#9 Roman Reigns vs Big E vs Booby Lashley at Monday Night Raw
Ironically, this match was organized for the first time in a Monday Night Raw house show. Therefore, it was heavily watched by the WWE fans although the available footage was a fan-captured video.
In the following week, the match turned to be a Monday Night Raw main event for the episode aired on 20 September 2021.
It was one of the rare contests that had the promotion's two world champions in one feud, moreover, it involved several stars in the promotion such as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods who were Big E's companions in the New Day trio, Booby Lashley who was the previous WWE Champion, and the Usos who are Reigns' companions in the Bloodline trio.
#10 Bad Bunny & Damian Priest vs The Miz & John Morrison at WrestleMania 37
This match was one of the greatest tag team matches in the year, especially as Bunny wasn't a professional wrestler.
However, the Grammy-awarded star gave the WWE Universe several professional wrestling moves and presented a harmonized performance with Priest. This performance delightfully impressed the fans.
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