7 Best WWE Matches Of 2018 So Far

WWE roster is currently stacked up with incredibly athletic and charismatic superstars. The WWE superstars have been producing some wonderful performances since the start of this year. Irrespective of weird booking (in case of the main roster talent) they managed to produce some enthralling encounters to the delight of the WWE universe. Starting from Royal Rumble Pay Per View this year the company consistently produced at least one great match at all PPV's. The WWE made some questionable bookings like breaking of Asuka's streak and Brock Lesnar's unexpected victory at Wrestlemania this year. Asuka, in particular, lost her X-factor and intrigue after that loss and was then used as an impotent challenger for Carmella to extend Carmella's disastrous Smackdown Woman's Champion Reign. Most recently Braun Strowman was turned heel in order to make him fodder for Roman Reigns championship Reign. On another side of the horizon, they made wonderful booking decisions by turning Randy Orton and Becky Lynch heel as they both have been on a roll after their respective character changes. Becky Lynch managed to win the Smackdown Women's championship for the second time in her career recently and Randy Orton has become more relevant than he ever was in the last 4 years. NXT is also continuing in its own style and has been producing magnificent matches on a consistent basis.

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Honourable Mentions - Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs Triple H & Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlemania, Aleister Black vs Adam Cole at Takeover Philidelphia, The 6-pack challenge for the WWE Championship at Fastlane.

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Now let's take a look at the best WWE matches so far this year -

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#7 Johnny Gargano vs Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas – NXT Takeover: Philadelphia (NXT Championship)

Gargano and Almas tearing it down at NXT Takeover: Philidelphia

Johnny Gargano and Andrade 'Cien' Almas started the year with a match of the year candidate at the Royal Rumble Weekend. It was a technical masterpiece for the duration of 30 minutes. Zelina Vega's heel antics throughout the match gave it extra spice. Candice Le Rae wife of Gargano made her debut during the match as she tried to negate the effect of Zelina. Amidst everything Almas managed to defeat Gargano in a wonderful contest. It also became the first WWE match after six years to get a 5 Star rating from reputed sports journalist Dave Meltzer.

#6 Seth Rollins(C) vs The Miz - WWE Backlash

Rollins "burning it down"

WWE Backlash is amongst the worst Pay Per Views WWE produced this year. The matches, booking everything did not click at the event as the only saving grace for the PPV was the IC title match which saved it from becoming a total disaster. Seth Rollins faced The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship at the event after Miz invoked his rematch clause. They both had an entertaining match with a lot of cool spots. Seth Rollins continued his good form this year and put on a show. Miz also held his own and bought his A game to the title match. This match culminated their rivalry as Miz was drafted to Smackdown.

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#5 AJ Styles(C) vs Samoa Joe - WWE Summerslam

AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe at Summerslam this year

The two veterans put on a clinic at this year's WWE Summer extravaganza when they clashed for the WWE Championship. Their rivalry became very personal quickly after Samoa Joe started taking direct shots at AJ Styles family. Their match at Summerslam ended after AJ Styles disqualified himself by hitting Samoa Joe with a chair as he lost his cool due to Joe's antics. This was one of the best main roster matches of the year.

#4 Moustache Mountain vs The Undisputed Era

(NXT episode July 11, 2018)

Undisputed Era vs Moustache Mountain

The NXT tag team action has always been of top notch. The current title holders are continuing the good work put in by their predecessors( like Sanity, Authors of pain, Revival). The two tag teams put on a really fun Championship match on a regular episode of NXT. This match is the first WWE tag team match to receive the 5-star rating from Meltzer.

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#3 Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre – WWE Hell In A Cell

Match of the year candidate?

This is the most recent match on this list. The match comprised of the four main event level superstars from the Raw roster and they delivered a classic tag team match for the Raw Tag team championships. The match saw Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre retain their titles after engaging action between two teams.

#2 Adam Cole vs EC3 vs Killian Dain vs Lars Sullivan vs Ricochet vs Velveteen Dream – NXT Takeover New Orleans

Inaugural NXT North American Championship Match

The Inaugural NXT North American Title match involved Velveteen Dream, EC3, debuting Ricochet, Lars Sullivan, Killian Dain, and Adam Cole in a Ladder match at Takeover New Orleans. As always in WWE, the ladder match delivered and the six superstars had an entertaining match with a lot of high-risk spots. Ricochet made a memorable WWE debut in this match and he was one of the standout performers from the match. Adam Cole outsmarted the 5 other superstars and emerged victorious in the fight.

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#1 Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa – NXT Takeover New Orleans (Unsanctioned Match)

Most intense Rivalry of this decade

The best rivalry in the history of NXT has produced three classic matches at NXT take over events till now but the one at Takeover New Orleans remains the best match of their series. It was a complete package as it included pure wrestling, masterly storytelling and had an excellent finish where Gargano finally triumphed to reclaim his position on NXT roster. There other two matches are also excellent but could not overcome their first encounter. It is also one of the best matches in the history of NXT.