The WORST episodes of WWE Rivals
Every episode of WWE Rivals ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#4 - John Cena vs. Batista
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/5/2024
John Cena and Batista started their WWE run around the same time and for years, their careers ran parallel to each other. The real conflict, however, was behind the scenes with a battle for WWE supremacy. The result was one man becoming the face of the company, and the other playing second fiddle. Inevitably, they would face off in the ring with a historic rivalry that dominated the 2000s. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias breaks down this powerful rivalry with Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, X-Pac and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#5 - John Cena vs. Randy Orton
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2024
John Cena and Randy Orton first met at WWE’s developmental training in 2002. Unknowingly at the time, they would eventually clash in a rivalry that would span over a decade. Things even got personal when John Cena’s father got involved with their feud. Freddie Prinze Jr. breaks down this great rivalry with Booker T, Natalya Neidhart, D-Von Dudley and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#6 - Ric Flair vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2025
In the late 70s, Ric Flair selects an unknown Ricky Steamboat to be his adversary in the ring; Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Cody Rhodes and John Bradshaw Layfield to analyze this rivalry.
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#8 - The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2024
From their countless physical clashes for over a decade to one of the most infamous moments on a sports entertainment talk show, The Miz and Daniel Bryan were destined adversaries. Their battles helped one another reach the pinnacle of their craft…leaving an undeniable mark on the industry. Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and John Bradshaw Layfield give weight to this unforgettable rivalry.
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#9 - Triple H vs. Seth Rollins
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2024
When Seth Rollins began working for WWE, he heard some harsh truths from one of his idols, Triple H. But under the guidance of The Game, Seth grew to become a champion and one of the handpicked faces of the company. However, the two allies soon became bitter enemies, blurring the lines between reality and storyline. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Cody Rhodes and John Bradshaw Layfield to analyze their unique rivalry.
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#10 - The Rock vs. Mick Foley
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/16/2025
The Rock and Mick Foley were on the cusp of greatness in 1998; once their rivalry ended, it set the table for one of the most memorable tag teams of all time.
#11 - Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/21/2024
Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage were two men who pushed each other to greatness. They were close friends outside the ring and bitter enemies when the bell rang. Together, with Randy’s real life wife Elizabeth, they told a tale of redemption and love inside the squared circle that ended in betrayal, tragedy and finally triumph. Gabriel Iglesias leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Cody Rhodes, and John Bradshaw Layfield to analyze their monumental rivalry.
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#13 - "Rowdy" Roddy Piper Vs. Mr. T
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2025
Mr. T stepped into the squared circle, which didn't bode well with Roddy Piper; when their worlds collided, it led to a bitter rivalry; Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Kevin Owens, Natalya Neidhart, X-Pac and John Bradshaw Layfield, discuss this rivalry.
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#14 - The Rock vs. John Cena
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2023
The Rock helped send WWE to new heights in the late 90s during the "Attitude Era." But once Hollywood came calling, a bold and brash upstart named John Cena soon won over the entire WWE Universe and became the face of the company. However, Cena's public criticisms of The Rock led to verbal attacks both on and off the screen and eventually a dream match for WWE fans. Freddie Prinze Jr. breaks down this great rivalry with Kevin Nash, Natalya, Bayley and John Bradshaw Layfield.
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#15 - Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2024
Willing to put their bodies on the line, these six men—The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge & Christian—threw caution to the wind and embarked on a series of unforgettable battles that included some unique and painful artillery—tables, ladders and chairs. A roundtable composed of Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Renee Paquette and John Bradshaw Layfield break down this groundbreaking rivalry.
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#16 - 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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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#19 - 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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#22 - 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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#23 - 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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#24 - 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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#25 - 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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