5 Most Anticipated WWE Matches for 2020

Over the course of the next year, the WWE Universe will be privy to several different things. They will see stories told, rivalries come to an end and matches won and lost. With the matches that they see won and lost, some will be memorable and some likely forgettable. Whether it's at a Live event, a Pay Per View or on television, matches are sure to take place.

However, of all the matches that are sure to take place only a few will stand out. Some of these matches can be built up as never before seen or the first time to truly help build an interest in them.

This isn't the case for all as sometimes the story going into a match can also lead to that anticipation. Whether or not Bray Wyatt faces Roman Reigns isn't as enticing as say a competitive battle of two technically sound and gifted athletes. Which matches are fans likely to be interested in this year? Here are five of the most anticipated WWE matches of 2020.

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#5 Edge vs. Randy Orton

After nine years, Edge returns but his match with Randy Orton couldn't be more personal. Photo / Pro Wrestling Sheet

At a time when all the young stars are being elevated a storyline comes around were two professionals seemed destined to create new memories. From his shocking return at the Royal Rumble to his betrayal at the hands of Randy Orton, Edge has returned with a new sense of fire. As many have seen Edge's storyline has involved the inclusion of his former allie and later enemy in Matt Hardy and later his wife Beth Phoenix.

From the moment when Orton hugged Edge on the Raw after the Royal Rumble, the seeds were planted. Moments later that embrace turned into an RKO and was later followed with a one-man conchairto

Despite Edge's return being rumored months earlier, it wasn't until he appeared that it was a welcomed sight for all to see. The ultimate payoff will be to see Edge defeat his former friend. That may not be the case though leaving this storyline all the more intriguing in the end.

#4 Finn Balor vs. WALTER

When a Prinxe faces a General the result will be match pitting two of Europes' most noted grapplers

The narrative of this feud really could go beyond simply Balor wanting the title. If they really wanted to dive deeper. This is much different though. With both men being heels it would be rather difficult to book one as the person everyone cheers and the other that fans jeer.

The difference here is Balor comes into NXT UK as the challenger. Amidst a sea of Imperium members, Balor walks alone. He has no allies or friends. The biggest challenge here is how does he overcome the odds against him.

Could this be where the story between them begins? Do others come to his aid but not necessarily for Balor but for their own personal benefit?

For Balor, it could be about reigning supreme and taking hold of the NXT UK men's division. Walter has had exceptional matches with Tyler Bate, this one would be absolutely breathtaking. Could we see Balor become the new NXT UK World Champion?

#3 Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano

One of the most heated rivalries of 2018 returns with the characters in very different roles.

From the moment these two crossed paths once again, the betrayal of Ciampa from Johnny Wrestling was baffling. Gargano has never fully accepted the apology and well wishes from Ciampa. Their brutal feud in the past has now taken a new direction.

With Gargano in the role of heel and Ciampa as the face, the challenge is about keeping this feud fresh. Rather than feeling, there is nothing new to offer these two professionals will bring a new element of creativity to their feud.

With the recent pandemic outbreak, the challenge is to evoke emotion from viewers sitting at home rather than in the stands. Ciampa's story of redemption and desire to recapture something he never lost is telling.

In some ways, it is heartbreaking to see Ciampa as the victim. Only a few short months ago the two stood alongside each other in an attempt to thwart the charge of the Undisputed Era.

#2 Becky Lynch vs Shayna Baszler

At WrestleMania, these two will square off and the battle will be most epic

When 2019's Survivor Series came along the event featured all three captains in the ring at the end. Becky Lynch, Bayley and Shayna Baszler. The narrative there being Baszler is the winner and Lynch is left out in the cold. However, as 2019 turned to 2020, Baszler showed up and attacked Lynch from behind.

Lynch's year of dominance began faced a new challenge. From her win at the Royal Rumble to her eventual double title win at WrestleMania, Becky Lynch was proving exactly why she calls herself 'The Man'.

Despite all of Lynch's wins that loss as part of Team Raw at Survivor Series has to have left a sour taste in her mouth. On one side, there is one of the most dominant NXT women's champions and on the other side longest-reigning RAW Women's Champion. Does Becky retain or will Baszler become Queen of the Titles? It is a match fans will have to wait until WrestleMania to find out the answer!

#1 Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk

Two former champions squaring off? It is certainly a match fans would look forward too

As of now, there are no signs of it happening. On all fronts, all parties aren't teasing that it will happen. However, if anything can be said about never saying never in the WWE things are in place now more so than any other time for this match to happen.

With the right storyline, the right money on the table and the right circumstance presenting itself why couldn't this match happen? Punk is currently employed by Fox as a guest analyst on the program WWE Backstage.

Seth Rollins has come out when Punk wasn't on the program suggesting that would like to face him at Wrestlemania. With a potential matchup between the two taking place at an event as significant as SummerSlam, it would be certainly be something fans would want to pay to see. With SummerSlam a few months away. Could this match be on the table and will it make sense for all involve?