5 WWE feuds from recent times which ended too soon

Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar
Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar

If there is one thing which never fails to mesmerize the WWE enthusiasts, it is a well scripted rivalry! Over the years there have been many iconic in-ring rivalries in WWE which have managed to capture the attention of millions and thus, we now stand with a massive group of fans present all around the globe, together known as the WWE Universe.

WWE Creative has done a remarkable job in building intriguing storylines for all these years but it is often said that sometimes even the best of the best miss their mark. There have been few bookings in the recent times which had all the ingredients to grow into a sensational rivalry but the company decided to go otherwise.

Here, we are listing down five such feuds which could've gone to become something special but instead ended too soon.


#5 Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler

Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler from 2016
Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler from 2016

When we look at Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler, we find two immensely talented performers who have the ability to develop an enticing rivalry. Back in 2016, Dean Ambrose was at the top of his game as he moved to SmackDown Live following a win over his Shield brothers in a Triple threat match for the WWE Championship at Battleground PPV.

Ambrose embarked his journey on SmackDown Live in a spectacular fashion and the first guy to cross paths with the lunatic fringe was none other than Dolph Ziggler.

Both the aforementioned Superstars delivered impressive promos and all pointed towards a fascinating feud but things went down the hill post their matchup at SummerSlam- which was an evenly contested matchup and saw both the superstars deliver some high octane moves.

Dolph Ziggler is a gem of a Superstar who apart from his tremendous in-ring skill set, possesses brilliant mic skills as well. Dean Ambrose, on the other hand, is an equally impressive performer who was well over with the fans at that moment.

It would’ve been a classic rivalry had the company given these two Superstars some more time.

#4 Sasha Banks vs Ronda Rousey

Sasha Banks battled Ronda Rousey at Royal Rumble 2019
Sasha Banks battled Ronda Rousey at Royal Rumble 2019

Ronda Rousey did lift the entire locker room with her series of dynamic performances and the fans were left in awe of her brilliance. Rousey was at the peak of her power in the successful period of Women’s revolution and it won’t be wrong to say that the former UFC Champion was an integral part to the extremely glorious times for Women’s wrestling.

She battled many female Superstars in this time and one such Superstar was Sasha Banks.

Sasha Banks needs no introduction to the ardent fans of the company as The Boss is undoubtedly one of the most talented Superstars to ever step foot inside the squared circle. Sasha Banks was literally a whisker away from dethroning Ronda Rousey off her reign at Royal Rumble PPV but Ronda prevailed and that was the last of this intriguing feud.

WWE might have missed a trick by ending Sasha Banks vs Ronda Rousey feud too soon.

#3 Hardy Boyz vs The Usos

Two of the greatest tag teams of all time
Two of the greatest tag teams of all time

Whenever the topic of tag teams is discussed in the company, there are 2 names which often make a lot of rounds and that are of Hardy Boyz and The Usos. Both these famous duos rank among the very best tag teams of all time and it’s a shame that the company didn’t bank on these two tag-team’s popularity by pitting them against each other.

Two teams, both have siblings and both with a plethora of honours to their name! It would have been a perfect storyline had the company pulled the trigger on Hardy Boyz vs The Usos by playing the ’Who’s the better sibling combination of all-time’.

The best fans remember from this feud is a clash back on SmackDown Live where these 2 legendary factions collided but apart from that, there is nothing to cherish from this feud.

#2 Seth Rollins vs AJ Styles

Seth Rollins with AJ Styles
Seth Rollins with AJ Styles

It doesn’t happen very often in WWE that two Superstars at the top of their game are put in a clash against each other but it is exactly what happened when Seth Rollins defended his title against ‘The Phenomenal’ AJ Styles at Money In the Bank, 2019.

Seth Rollins and AJ Styles are two of the greatest in-ring performers and the WWE fans were delighted upon witnessing these two iconic Superstars clash inside the squared circle. Not many men can match AJ Styles move for move in the ring but Rollins is one of a kind who has every weapon in his arsenal to be rightly termed as a modern-day great.

WWE Enthusiasts had been asking for this dream match to take place and the company did listen to their plea by making it come true but sadly the feud was taken off the table soon after. While the match was special, the fact that the feud got rested there is a sheer disappointment.

The two aforementioned Superstars battled again at Raw Reunion and did put on yet another impressive show!

#1 Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe

Brock Lesnar's feud with Samoa Joe ended too soon
Brock Lesnar's feud with Samoa Joe ended too soon

Brock Lesnar is a ferocious opponent and he terrifies many men, courtesy of his brutal history. But one thing is for sure that Samoa Joe isn’t a part of that list as he took on the Beast Incarnate without any fear and very nearly beat him at their only singles match at Great Balls of Fire.

The buildup to this highly anticipated matchup saw the best of Samoa Joe as he showed no signs of backing down from a fight and took Brock Lesnar on with confidence. Their brawl on Raw forced Kurt Angle to bring the entire locker room out as these two behemoths looked to tear each other apart.

Samoa Joe brought a lot of freshness as he stood up to Lesnar’s bullying and fought the Beast toe-to-toe, fist-to fist! Samoa Joe’s valiant effort at dethroning Brock Lesnar as the Universal Champion was well received by the WWE enthusiasts who were all praises for the destroyer.

Samoa Joe was involved in the historic fatal 4-way match at Summerslam which also involved Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns, but apart from that, there is nothing to show for Brock Lesnar-Samoa Joe rivalry.

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