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WWE makes a surprising choice for the best rivalry of the 2020s

Live coverage and related reports for WWE makes a surprising choice for the best rivalry of the 2020s.

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What happened?

WWE released a Top 10 video ranking the "nastiest rivalries of the 2020s." The list names CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre as the number one rivalry, a pick described as surprising by observers. Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes ranks second and is highlighted as the decade's defining heel vs. babyface run that headlined consecutive WrestleMania events.

Key Takeaways

  • WWE published a Top 10 video spotlighting the decade's most epic rivalries.
  • CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre was chosen as the #1 rivalry, which surprised some fans and commentators.
  • Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes placed at #2 and is noted for headlining two WrestleManias and representing top heel vs. babyface dynamics.
  • The list spans ten notable feuds from the 2020s, including long-running and high-profile matches.
  • Other featured rivalries include matches involving Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, CM Punk (vs. Seth Rollins), and several top women's feuds.

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Release

WWE published a Top 10 video compiling the decade's 'nastiest rivalries.'

Full list revealed

The video listed ten rivalries, ranking Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at #10 up to CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre at #1.

Surprising top pick

CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre was presented as the #1 rivalry, which was unexpected to some observers.

Notable placement

Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes was ranked #2 and highlighted as a defining heel vs. babyface feud that headlined two WrestleManias.

Broad coverage

The countdown included both male and female rivalries and a mix of long-term and high-profile short feuds from across the decade.

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Sep 21, 2:00 AM

WWE makes a surprising choice for the best rivalry of the 2020s

Cageside Seats • WWE

It’s been a while since we checked in on a WWE Top 10 video, and when I happened across the latest I knew I had to share. It covers the “nastiest rivalries of the 2020s,” what they called the “10 most epic rivalries” over that time period. I was certain I knew who they would put at number one, and I was wrong. Watch: 10. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar 9. Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor 8. Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins 7. Bayley vs. Iyo Sky 6. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins 5. Jade Cargill vs. Naomi 4. Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio 3. Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan 2. Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes 1. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre WWE has very much positioned Reigns as the top heel of the 2020s while Rhodes has been the top babyface during that same time, even if he didn’t come back until 2022. They headlined two WrestleMania events in a row, the latter of which is a show/match the company may not top for some time. There’s no world that exists where I would have thought they would put any other feud a

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