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Career defining moments are something uniquely special to watch in WWE and while someone has to eventually lose, a victory could set your favorite Superstar up for great things in the future. In fact, you're basically watching a moment that could end up going down in WWE history.
Of course, not every moment ends up being successful, especially since the WWE Universe is the ultimate judge, it's still something that is capable of fundamentally changing the landscape of the company and giving a lucky Superstar a launch towards the stars.
With that being said and WWE hinting at a lot of great career-defining victories in the future, here are five that we could see in the coming months. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us what passing of the torch moment you want to see.
#5. Matt Riddle versus AJ Styles
Matt Riddle made a huge statement during his Friday Night SmackDown debut when he defeated AJ Styles, but one has to wonder what exactly is next for The Original Bro? Interestingly enough, WWE seems to have him penciled in for a feud with King Corbin, but what if they ditched that and went with Styles instead?
While some might think Riddle needs to prove himself a bit more before that, he is arguably one of the best in ring talents on SmackDown and can seriously elevate The Intercontinental Title. Furthermore, it would be a promising sign to fans to see a NXT Superstar being treated so well early on in their debut.
In the end, there's just something about Riddle that makes fans want to watch him and that's exactly what the Intercontinental title picture needs right now. Also, Styles versus Riddle would most likely result in a great series of matches for the Blue brand, which is even more of a reason they should go this route.
#4. Asuka versus Shayna Baszler
While there is no guarantee of WWE going forward with this title match, especially after it was reported that Vince McMahon has given up on Shayna Baszler, some fans are holding out hope that it will happen. Furthermore, fans are hopeful that the company will choose to put the title on The Queen of Spades this time around.
Again, it's a long shot due to backstage influence, but it is worth noting that Baszler was rumored to be in rotation for a crack at Asuka's title in the near future. If that does prove to be true and The Empress of Tomorrow ends up not being the Champion WWE thought she was, they could make the move to switch the belt.
In the end, Baszler brings a legitimacy to the WWE that they need right now with the absence of Ronda Rousey. Sure, Baszler has nowhere near the same name recognition or publicity going for her, but she can make up for that with what she can do inside the squared circle.
#3. Seth Rollins versus Dominik Mysterio
WWE has proven to be geniuses at pulling at the heartstrings of fans and nowhere is that more evident than their ongoing feud between The Mysterio family and Seth Rollins's cult. Interestingly enough, it seems like the point of the entire storyline is to turn Dominick into the next big babyface.
Of course none of that is going to happen right away and Rey Mysterio's son still has a long ways to go before he can even be considered for the title picture, but getting the rub from a guy like Rollins is a huge step. Furthermore, with the way the storyline dynamic is set up, it's also a way for The WWE Universe to connect with Dominick.
With that being said and the war between the two sides raging on, expect Dominick to come out of this looking like gold. Also, expect this to really flesh out his character and get The WWE Universe behind him as they watch him grow as a Superstar.
#2. Brock Lesnar versus Bobby Lashley
WWE continues to build up Bobby Lashley as an absolute monster after his loss to Drew McIntyre at Backlash, but it's going to take more than a few midcarders getting locked in a full nelson to sell him as a big name. In fact, Lashley might have to conquer a certain Beast Incarnate in order to prove he is the new king of the WWE mountain.
While some rumors are circulating that McIntyre versus Lesnar is on the docket for SummerSlam, wouldn't it make more sense for WWE to do Lesnar versus Lashley instead? Not only would that allow Lashley to finally prove himself against a legitimate talent, it also avoids the outrage of having Lesnar back in the title picture.
With that being said, Lashely is starting to look like every bit of the monster that WWE is selling him as and they just need that little extra something to finalize it. Interestingly enough, that little something extra could easily be Lesnar versus Lashley at SummerSlam.
#1. Braun Strowman versus Bray Wyatt
Braun Strowman might have defeated Goldberg to win his first main title in WWE, but the moment didn't seem to have the intended effect. Of course, a lot of that had to do the match taking place in an empty arena and fans still upset about The Fiend's loss at Super Showdown, but it still didn't create anything meaningful.
With that being said and WWE planning a swamp match for Extreme Rules, this is the perfect chance for Bray Wyatt to give Braun Strowman a career-0defining moment and hopefully reignite the flame of his title run. It could even be a great way to flesh out the final corners of his character and allow The WWE Universe to relate to him.
In all honesty, Braun Strowman deserves another chance at a moment like this and hopefully, he receives that at Extreme Rules or sometime in the near future. If not, it's pretty much a guarantee that his title run will be deemed a failure and the company will think twice before they try to put a belt on him again.
