5 blockbuster matches WWE fans could see before the end of 2021

WWE is the world's leading professional wrestling promotion. Over the last few decades, WWE has kept an invested fanbase by giving the WWE Universe what it wants.

There are certain instances where fans know exactly what matches they want. WWE also presents fans with dream matches that fans never thought they wanted to see. For example, Drew McIntyre versus Sheamus at Fastlane was an encounter fans had longed to witness, especially after the latter's betrayal. However, the same cannot be said about the Triple Threat main event at WrestleMania 37 for the Universal Championship. Still, the Triple Threat match had combinations from all possible one-on-one variations of the rivalry between Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and Edge.

This year, WWE has already delivered blockbuster matches. Cesaro versus Roman Reigns was an excellent encounter. Sasha Banks versus Bianca Belair was a fun ride. The Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania Backlash for the WWE Championship was a match-of-the-year candidate.

However, there is plenty of time before the calendar year comes to a halt. With several intriguing storylines popping out regularly, a myriad of blockbuster matches could come to fruition. This list looks at five such matches in great detail.

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#5 The Fiend versus Jeff Hardy will be must-see in a WWE ring

Jeff Hardy and 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt could tell a wonderful story

The Charismatic Enigma and The Fiend are both RAW superstars on different ends of their career spectrums. Jeff Hardy is an established veteran and a future Hall of Famer. Bray Wyatt, on the other hand, is a rising star struggling to find his position at the top of the card.

Despite the talent each Superstar possesses, WWE has sparingly used Hardy and Wyatt. Moreover, when they were used, they were booked terribly. The Fiend lost a crucial match to Randy Orton at WrestleMania 37 that culminated a horrendous feud. Hardy has suffered back-to-back losses to Jinder Mahal.

Unfortunately, Bray Wyatt has been absent since the night after WrestleMania. Reports indicate that the former Universal Champion was dealing with personal issues.

When Wyatt is ready to return to action, a feud with the Charismatic Enigma is a decent option. The Fiend needs to gain momentum, and Hardy is too talented to tread water. Moreover, they could put on an enjoyable program with their mystical characters that may breathe new life into both of them.

#4 Drew McIntyre versus Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship

Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal are good friends.

Drew McIntyre versus Jinder Mahal would've been a random televised match on WWE RAW with little build-up about three to four years ago. However, in 2021, WWE has a potential hidden gem as Drew McIntyre versus Jinder Mahal can be an intriguing rivalry with long-term repercussions.

The Scottish Psychopath and The Modern-Day Maharaja are two prime examples of the belief that hard work, perseverance, and dedication pay dividends. When WWE released Mahal and McIntyre in June 2014, they were used as enhancement talent as members of 3MB. Quite a few people believed that their careers were almost over. However, they couldn't be more wrong. WWE rehired Mahal in 2016 and McIntyre in 2017.

Jinder Mahal miraculously won the WWE Championship at Backlash 2017, and Drew McIntyre won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36. They have become major players in WWE, and a potential feud between these companions would be a must-see.

Mahal recently returned to television after an eleven-month hiatus. He has steadily been gaining momentum and has aligned himself with Veer and Shanky. In about a month or two, he could work his way to the top of the mountain.

McIntyre, on the other hand, is one of the top challengers for the WWE Championship. Bobby Lashley's days as WWE Champion seem to be numbered, with McIntyre looming in the background.

The chances of witnessing Mahal versus McIntyre are fairly high. The story writes itself, but it needs to be given ample time. SummerSlam would be a good event for such a high-stakes match, but WWE would most probably book this match for a pay-per-view like Clash of Champions, where McIntyre heads into the match as WWE Champion.

#3 Damian Priest versus Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship

Damian Priest has captured our attention.

The Archer of Infamy versus The All Mighty is an encounter that doesn't often make a list of dream matches that must happen in WWE. However, upon close examination, a program between Damian Priest and Bobby Lashley for the coveted WWE Champion has immense potential.

Bobby Lashley is the current WWE Champion, and he may drop it to the vengeful Drew McIntyre sooner than most expect, but Lashley should have a feud with an upstart talent like Damian Priest. Putting the WWE Championship on the line adds intrigue and unpredictability to the program, and it also gives Priest and Lashley a reason to step up their game.

Ever since debuting at the Royal Rumble, Priest has impressed. The Puerto Rican powerhouse showcased his talents in his feud with The Miz and John Morrison. Pairing Priest with Bad Bunny was an innovative way of introducing the Archer of Infamy to the WWE Universe.

Lashley has been on a tear in recent months. He won the WWE Championship in March from The Miz and has been unstoppable ever since. Sheamus, Cedric Alexander, Braun Strowman, and Drew McIntyre haven't been able to stop his onslaught.

Damian Priest would receive a huge boost from working with someone like Bobby Lashley. He doesn't necessarily have to win as he could be protected in defeat as well.

#5 Randy Orton versus Riddle could be a Match of the Year candidate for WWE

How long will R-K-Bro last as a team?

Post-WrestleMania, WWE began an odd alliance between two polar opposite Superstars, Randy Orton and Riddle. The Original Bro lost his WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania to Sheamus while The Viper came off a victory over The Fiend at the same event. Hence, their futures were uncertain, but WWE may have struck gold with the newly-formed duo of Riddle and Orton, which goes by the name of R-K-Bro.

R-K-Bro have established themselves as a threat in the tag-team division. The pair own victories over Elias and Jaxson Ryker. They also teamed up with The New Day to vanquish AJ Styles, Omos, Ryker and Elias. Riddle and Orton are gaining momentum and may earn an opportunity at Styles and Omos' Raw Tag-Team Championships sooner rather than later.

However, WWE's Apex Predator isn't the most trustworthy ally. The Viper can strike at any given time without warning. He took out Edge the night after the Hall of Famer returned from retirement in the Royal Rumble match. 70-year-old Ric Flair wasn't safe from the wrath of Orton either, as he was taken out when he was no longer useful to Orton. Riddle may be his comrade for now, but Orton can snap and stab his tag-team partner in the back.

When that happens, and it probably will by the end of the year, Riddle and Orton will be on a collision course.

#1 Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship

Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns is a blockbuster match

The Tribal Chief and The Messiah may be two different people now, but as most WWE fans may recall, they were brothers as members of the Shield. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns have ascended the WWE mountain, and both men are in peak condition. They are doing their best work at the moment.

Given that Rollins and Reigns are top heels right now, it seems unlikely that they would collide in the future, but some early signs point towards a blockbuster match between the former Shield brethren. Cesaro has been the pivot in this whole fiasco between Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Cesaro himself. The Messiah lost to the Swiss Superman at WrestleMania. However, Rollins wasn't finished with Cesaro as he took him out as soon as Reigns successfully defended his championship against Cesaro at WrestleMania Backlash.

Before attacking Cesaro, Rollins had an intense staredown with Reigns. He may have his sights set on Cesaro for now, but the Messiah could eventually turn his attention to the Tribal Chief.

They fought over the WWE Championship in 2016 at Money in the Bank, where Rollins emerged victoriously. A blockbuster encounter for the WWE Universal Championship may be on the cards for SummerSlam, and the WWE Universe certainly won't object.