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Even if you don't agree, wins and losses matter a lot in WWE. When Superstars win at the right time, it makes their career. But when they lose at the wrong time, it can also destroy their future.
We have seen many matches in WWE where the wrong wrestler either wins or loses. Most of the time this is noticeable and the WWE fans raise their voice against it.
One has to win or lose in wrestling since this is the format of the sport. As long as things are done right, a loss can actually help a wrestler more than winning would do for them. But what happens when they lose, when they shouldn't? It ends their momentum (and sometimes even their career). In this article, we will discuss 5 WWE matches where the wrong wrestler lost their match. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#5 The Fiend vs Goldberg
The Fiend's loss at WWE Super ShowDown caused outrage among the fans who wanted him to win this match. This was a match where the wrong wrestler won. Goldberg is a part-time wrestler and he should've probably lost this match.
A big loss right before WrestleMania certainly has damaged The Fiend's character. Some fans even think that this will take away all his momentum. While there is some truth in this statement, it isn't the end of Wyatt. Good things are waiting for him at 'Mania.
Losing against Goldberg has certainly damaged his character but it has also granted him a WrestleMania match against John Cena. However, things could have been even better if The Fiend had retained and then challenged Cena at the 'Shows of Shows'. This would've turned out to be a more interesting storyline.
#4 Brock Lesnar vs Kofi Kingston
Last year, FOX started broadcasting SmackDown on its network. The premiere episode of SmackDown happened in October. The company had announced a WWE Championship match between Kofi Kingston and Brock Lesnar for that show. Everybody knew that Kingston is going to lose at the show. And he did, in merely 5 seconds.
This loss took away the credibility Kingston had as a champion. And it also hurt the WWE Championship in many ways. First of all, Lesnar is a part-time champion and there wasn't any need for such a title change. Also, he didn't stay on SmackDown for long since he moved to RAW.
Overall, Lesnar's victory didn't benefit SmackDown in a major way and we think Kingston should've retained in this match. Yes, he would've found it difficult to beat Lesnar but the title could've still be retained via disqualification. The New Day Superstar has recently lost his SmackDown Tag Team Championship to The Miz and John Morrison and we think that this loss is actually good for him. Because it'll allow him to elevate as a singles wrestler once again in WWE.
#3 Sting vs Triple H
Most fans were upset with this WrestleMania match even before it happened. The WWE Universe wanted to see a dream match between Sting and The Undertaker but they got this instead.
Almost everybody thought that Sting would win in his 'Mania debut. This match saw interference from nWo and DX Generation members. It was an interesting affair until it ended, with Triple H pinning 'The Stinger'.
Fans wanted to know why WWE had decided to put Triple H over at WrestleMania instead of Sting. Well, 'The Game' did have an explanation for it. He was scheduled to face The Rock the following WrestleMania but this match didn't take place. If this hadn't been the case, he would've probably lost to Sting and provide him his WrestleMania moment.
Later, Sting would go on to feud with Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship. During a match with him at Extreme Rules, he would injure himself and retire from in-ring action. Although, even to this day, the former WCW Superstar is open to returning for a match against The Undertaker.
#2 Asuka vs Charlotte
Asuka won the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble in WWE, which happened two years ago. Everybody wanted her to win this match and she did. Later, Asuka decided to face Charlotte at WrestleMania for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Because she had won the Royal Rumble, fans thought that WWE will allow her to become the SmackDown Women's Champion as well.
However, the company shocked the world when Asuka tapped to Charlotte at WrestleMania. She had been undefeated for 914 days and this loss enraged the fans. They wanted the Japanese Superstar to win her first title on the main roster. But it didn't happen and WWE faced criticism for that.
At the same WrestleMania, Shinsuke Nakamura (Men's Royal Rumble winner) lost his match to AJ Styles. In both cases, the fans wanted the Japanese wrestlers to win their respective matches. However, WWE had different plans for them and they ended up losing. We wonder who would've been the one to break Asuka's winning streak if Charlotte had failed to do so in 2018.
#1 Goldberg vs Kevin Owens
Another WWE Superstar who lost his title before WrestleMania is Kevin Owens. In 2017, WWE was building Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg II for the 'Shows of Shows'. All of a sudden, they felt the need for a title in this storyline.
Goldberg confronted Kevin Owens, a heel at that time, and their match was booked for the Fastlane pay-per-view. As expected, Goldberg won this match and became the new Universal Champion, thanks to Chris Jericho for causing a distraction.
At 'Mania, Lesnar defeated Goldberg and became the new champion. He kept it for a long time before losing it to Roman Reigns at SummerSlam 2019.
Fans are still upset that Owens never had a lengthy title reign. He could have done wonders as a champion in WWE but unfortunately, he didn't get the opportunity to do so. Despite being a heel, fans accepted Owens as a champion and he did great things as long as he had the belt with him.
Which of these losses surprised you the most? Have your say in the comments below.
