The BEST episodes of WWE Rivals
Every episode of WWE Rivals ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Rivals!
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built the WWE. Each episode features archival footage from WWE's library as well as interviews with the wrestlers that watched these rivalries unfold.
#1 - Triple H vs. Mick Foley
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2022
There were never two more polar opposites than Mick Foley & “Hunter Hearst Helmsley” (aka Triple H). From street fights at Madison Square Garden to battling inside Hell in a Cell, Mick would be the measuring stick for Hunter to prove his true toughness. All while Helmsley shined a spotlight on Foley’s more relatable human side, allowing WWE’s most unlikely hero to carve out his place in history. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield, to break down this unique rivalry.
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#2 - Undertaker vs. Mankind
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2023
After dominating most of the WWE roster in the mid 90's, Undertaker needed an opponent who could push him both physically and mentally. Mankind (aka Mick Foley) became that perfect adversary for "The Deadman." Together, these larger-than-life characters created unforgettable moments each time the bell rang, culminating in their spectacular 1998 Hell in a Cell match. A roundtable of luminaries including Freddie Prinze Jr., Booker T, Natalya, D-Von Dudley and John Bradshaw Layfield discuss this quintessential rivalry.
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#3 - WWE vs. WCW
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2022
The battle between WWE & WCW for the top spot on television in the mid 90’s/early 2000’s, took the entertainment world by storm. Commonly known as the “Monday Night Wars,” WWE used its cutting-edge product to combat Ted Turner’s WCW. But in a landscape where only one company could survive, this rivalry was a true roller-coaster ride until the very end. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, breaking down one of wrestling’s most legendary stories.
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#4 - Bret “Hit Man” Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2022
The most heated and personal rivalry in sports entertainment history takes center stage. In the 1990s, Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Shawn Michaels excelled inside the ring, but behind the scenes real-life issues between the men boiled over in a moment known as "The Montreal Screw Job." Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of Legends and Superstars that includes Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#5 - “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Bret “Hitman” Hart
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2023
In 1996, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was climbing to the top of the WWE roster. However, one man stood in his path: Bret “Hitman” Hart, one of greatest wrestlers at the time. Austin’s edgy demeanor clashed with Hart’s traditionalist style, creating an explosive rivalry on screen that fans couldn’t get enough of. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of luminaries including Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Renee Paquette and John Bradshaw Layfield to break down this epic rivalry.
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#6 - Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2023
The main event at WrestleMania III between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant cements wrestling's place in pop culture history; Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Booker T, Natalya, D-Von Dudley and John.
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#7 - Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2022
The on-screen rivalry between Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio was a true battle between two of the most dynamic and successful luchadores in sports entertainment history. From their revolutionary matches to their intense plot line involving Rey’s son Dominick, both Rey & Eddie pushed the envelope when it came to storytelling inside and outside of the ring. A roundtable of experts composed of Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Bayley and John Bradshaw Layfield, break down this emotional journey.
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#8 - The Undertaker vs. Kane
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2022
The twenty year rivalry of two of the greatest characters in WWE history, Undertaker and Kane, is explored in this episode. From outlandish matches that featured fire to ending in a casket, the on-screen animosity and behind-the-scenes friendship resulted in one of WWE’s greatest and most legendary stories. Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of Legends and Superstars that includes Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, breaking down one of WWE’s most legendary stories.
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#9 - “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Rock
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2022
In 1998, Stone Cold Steve Austin took the sports entertainment world by storm, while Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was a rising star in WWE. While the megastars pushed the industry to new heights, their rivalry developed both on screen and behind the scenes to create two of the most memorable Superstars in the world. Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of Legends and Superstars that includes Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, dissecting one of WWE’s biggest on-screen rivalries in history.
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#10 - “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2023
In the late 90’s, Shawn Michaels was a polarizing villain both inside and outside the ring. At the same time, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was gaining popularity as a unique anti-hero in WWE. With Austin poised to be the next top WWE superstar, the two naturally collided. Adding to this powder keg, boxing legend Mike Tyson was hired as a special enforcer for their monumental match at WrestleMania 14. Freddie Prinze Jr., Booker T, Natalya, D-Von Dudley and John Bradshaw Layfield discuss this landmark clash that kicked off the Austin era in WWE.
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#11 - John Cena vs. Edge
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2022
In 2006, John Cena & Edge’s battle over the WWE Championship brought both Superstars to new heights…something they only could have reached together. Their combustible rivalry saw two men who appeared on-screen as opposites, but shared the same goal of becoming champions. Cena and Edge relive their epic conflicts against one another exclusively here. Plus, Freddie Prinze Jr. breaks down what made this all so memorable in a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#12 - Triple H. vs. The Rock
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/25/2024
Embarking on parallel paths to the top, The Rock and Triple H battle each other both in the ring and behind the scenes; Freddie Prinze Jr. and luminaries including Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and John "Bradshaw" Layfield break down this epic rivalry.
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#13 - Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2024
In the early 90s, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts were entangled in the most personal of rivalries that centered around Randy's wife, Miss Elizabeth. Much more than a standard wrestling storyline, both men became embroiled in a heated battle that included a notorious snake bite in the ring. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Bayley and John Bradshaw Layfield to analyze their rivalry.
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#14 - Undertaker vs. Triple H
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2025
For nearly 30 years, these men served as the foundation for this company; their chemistry, competitiveness and ability to withstand a ruthless amount of pain, set the bar for their contemporaries and generations to come.
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#15 - Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2022
The on-screen rivalry between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar is a clash of two of the most highly decorated amateur wrestlers to ever lace up boots in WWE. Every time these two men stepped into a WWE ring, their moves set the bar for true athleticism. But personal issues outside the ring complicated things inside the squared circle. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield, to break down this unique rivalry.
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#16 - Triple H vs. Batista
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2023
In the early 2000's, Triple H became the mentor of a young talent named Batista. Over time, the two began to clash, leading to an epic rivalry in 2005. Batista soon became a main event player and would eventually leave WWE to star in Hollywood movies. However, Batista later returned for one final match against the man that made him a superstar, Triple H. This feud is dissected by a roundtable of experts including Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Nash, Natalya, Bayley and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#17 - Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/2024
For two decades, Undertaker and Shawn Michaels were the cornerstones of WWE. Behind the scenes, they were often at odds and had little in common. But despite personal animosity backstage, these two men had a magical chemistry on-screen, creating some of the most captivating moments in WWE history. A roundtable of experts composed of Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield shed light on this notable battle.
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#18 - Trish Stratus vs. Lita
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2023
During the peak of WWE's Attitude Era, two women helped redefine what it meant to be a female competitor in sports entertainment; during their on-screen rivalry, Trish Stratus reached exceptional highs, while Lita would face a number of roadblocks.
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#19 - Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/12/2024
Dusty Rhodes, better known as “The American Dream,” captured the hearts of millions of fans in the 70’s and 80’s. Among those fans was a young wrestler, who would eventually become known as the “Nature Boy,” Ric Flair. Dusty helped Ric on his journey of becoming a superstar. The two would square off in classic confrontations, in the ring and on the mic, as they each competed to become the top star in the industry. A roundtable composed of Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, X-Pac and John Bradshaw Layfield, discuss this unforgettable rivalry.
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#22 - Stephanie McMahon vs. Brie Bella
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2022
Stephanie McMahon & Brie Bella’s on-screen rivalry inspired a revolution in sports entertainment, showing that two women could be main event superstars and draw money, just as well as their male counterparts. Stephanie hadn’t competed in the ring in over a decade and her match with Brie at SummerSlam was a pinnacle moment for them as well as the entire female superstar roster. A roundtable of experts featuring Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, digs into this unforgettable rivalry.
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#23 - Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2023
Spanning over seven years, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns had one of the longest rivalries in WWE history. When Brock made his dramatic return to WWE in 2012, Roman burst on the scene and quickly rose to stardom. What followed was an intense rivalry with some of the most brutal matches that fans have ever seen. A roundtable composed of Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Renee Paquette and John Bradshaw Layfield shed light on this notable battle.
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#24 - Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Booker T
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2024
When the Monday Night Wars between WWE & WCW ended, the superstars of both franchises found themselves under one roof. WCW star, Booker T sought to make a name for himself by battling WWE’s biggest superstar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, both in and out of the ring, across multiple arenas, supermarkets, and even a church! Gabriel Iglesias breaks down this memorable rivalry with Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, X-Pac and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#25 - Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2025
The immortal Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior are the premiere real-life superheroes that dominated an era; two forces of good colliding inside the squared circle; but behind the scenes, jealousy torpedoed their working relationship.
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