5 WWE dream matches between Attitude Era and present-day Superstars we may get to see

The Attitude Era is talked about among fans to this day, around two decades after it came to an end. WWE has been wise enough to bank on the nostalgia factor in regards to the Attitude Era and you'll find tons of specials dedicated to it on the WWE Network that have been produced over the past few years by the company.

The Attitude Era came to an end at WrestleMania 17, the night when Stone Cold Steve Austin turned heel and joined forces with Vince McMahon. This came just a few days after WWE had bought off WCW, the company that WWE owner Vince McMahon waged the Monday Night Wars against. It certainly was ironic to see the two biggest rivals of the Attitude Era shaking hands to signify its end.

There are still a bunch of Attitude Era Superstars who are active today or are fit enough to compete again in the squared circle.

In the following slideshow, we will take a look at five dream matches that can happen between WWE Superstars of Attitude Era and present-day Superstars somewhere down the line.

#5 The Rock vs Roman Reigns

This has been a bout that's been teased on several occasions over the past few years. Cousin brothers in real life, The Rock and Roman Reigns share an incredibly strong bond and that could just be a deciding factor when it comes to The Brahma Bull possibly coming back to wrestle one final match at The Grandest Stage Of Them All.

The Rock had recently opened up on a possible match with Reigns and his statement is bound to raise the hopes of his fans. He made it clear that he is 'always open' for a match with his cousin.

“Rock vs Roman Reigns — is it possible? Sure, anything is possible. I’m always open,” said The Rock.

#4 Gangrel vs The Fiend

Remember when WWE brought back The Boogeyman at the 2015 Royal Rumble where he quickly got eliminated by Bray Wyatt? There's another sinister entity that could have a one-off match with Bray Wyatt's alter-ego, The Fiend. Gangrel was possibly the creepiest WWE Superstar of the Attitude Era. He used to spit blood before his matches, a move that suited his gothic, vampiric character very well.

Bringing back Gangrel for a quick bout against The Fiend doesn't seem a bad idea at all, considering the fact that the former is still active around 20 years after the Attitude Era's demise. He recently participated in a battle royal for ROH Free Enterprise. The Fiend is one of the scariest characters in WWE's storied history and what better way to cement him further than to have him squash one of the creepiest Superstars to ever have stepped foot in the ring?

Similar to how Wyatt made quick work of The Boogeyman a few years ago, The Fiend could put down Gangrel in a matter of seconds in a TV match, solidifying his character further.

#3 Edge vs Seth Rollins

Edge bagged a developmental contract with WWE in 1997 and never looked back again. He remained a mid-carder for the next several years and the entirety of the Attitude Era. Edge and Christian are regarded as one of the greatest duos in WWE history and have held the Tag Team titles on seven occasions.

Edge retired in 2011 due to a neck injury. Back in 2014 when Seth Rollins threatened to attack Edge if John Cena didn't reinstate The Authority, Cena managed to save Edge but was put down by the band of villains.

Edge made his return at the 2020 WWE Royal Rumble and is currently in a feud with Randy Orton. Rollins had recently expressed his desire to face Edge in the near future and it seems more than likely that we will see these two Superstars engage in battle, now that Edge has some more matches left in him.

Both Superstars are fantastic in-ring performers and a 20-minute outing between the two is bound to give us a contest for the ages.

#2 Stephanie McMahon vs Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch recently vacated her WWE RAW Women's title belt and handed it over to the 2020 Women's Money In The Bank winner, Asuka. Lynch is currently out of action as she is expecting her first child with Seth Rollins and there's no fixed timeline with regards to her potential return in the squared circle.

Back in 2019, Lynch attacked Stephanie McMahon on the Road to WrestleMania 35 and many wondered whether we will ever see these two fierce women clash in the ring.

Stephanie was introduced as an on-screen character at the height of the Attitude Era during the 'Higher Power' angle. She went on to become a mainstay in WWE and has been involved in some of the bigger storylines over the past 20 years.

Last year, Lynch reminded Stephanie that she wants a match against her in a WWE ring. Stephanie has managed to keep herself fit enough for a potential match, and her WrestleMania 34 performance is a testament to that fact.

Lynch has hinted that she could make a return somewhere down the line and the possibility of a Lynch-Stephanie match still can't be discounted.

#1 Edge vs Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar was possibly the biggest Superstar of the Ruthless Aggression Era. He made his WWE return in 2012 following his mainstream success as a UFC star. Ever since then, Lesnar has been dominating the WWE roster and has put down Superstars one after the other. He works limited dates and this has helped him keep his aura intact among the WWE Universe.

Now that Edge has made his miraculous return to WWE, there's a possibility that we will see these two legends have a dream match somewhere down the line. Edge is nowhere close to the young gun from 2003 when Lesnar was the top Superstar on SmackDown.

The Rated-R Superstar is now a grizzled veteran who boasts an incredible physique. Edge is working limited dates as well and we can only hope that WWE makes good use of his current stint and gives us the dream bout. The two Superstars faced off back in 2002 when this pairing didn't hold the status of a dream match. Things have changed drastically over the past two decades and fans would pay good money to see these two Superstars clash at a major PPV.