Rivalries & Legendary Matches in 2006
The second half of 2006 was filled with dramatic title changes, shocking betrayals, and legendary rivalries. From Edge’s reign as WWE Champion to the epic battles involving The Undertaker and Batista, WWE delivered unforgettable moments. Let’s take a look at the key matches and rivalries that shaped the latter half of 2006.
🗓️ July – The Return of the Rated-R Champion 🏆
🔥 Key Matches:
- Edge vs. John Cena (WWE Championship)
- Rey Mysterio vs. King Booker (World Heavyweight Championship)
- DX vs. The McMahons (Tag Team Match)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
The WWE Championship landscape heated up as Edge used every trick in the book to keep his title against John Cena.
Meanwhile, Rey Mysterio fought with heart against King Booker, but the odds were stacked high.
DX unleashed chaos on The McMahons, igniting a feud that quickly spiraled out of control.
🗓️ August – SummerSlam: The Power Struggle 🎉
🔥 Key Matches:
- Edge vs. John Cena (WWE Championship)
- King Booker vs. Batista (World Heavyweight Championship)
- D-Generation X vs. The McMahons & Big Show
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
John Cena came for revenge, but Edge had more surprises in store.
Batista made his long-awaited return, setting his sights firmly on the gold.
DX refused to go quietly, causing mayhem against the McMahons and their new ally, Big Show.
🗓️ September – Unforgiven: The End of an Era 🏆
🔥 Key Matches:
- John Cena vs. Edge (WWE Championship – TLC Match)
- King Booker vs. Batista vs. Finlay vs. Bobby Lashley (World Heavyweight Championship – Fatal 4-Way)
- DX vs. The McMahons & Big Show (Hell in a Cell)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Edge entered his domain in the TLC match, but could he survive Cena’s fury?
The World Heavyweight Championship scene exploded, as four top competitors clashed with royal stakes.
Hell in a Cell brought destruction and closure, but perhaps not for everyone involved.
🗓️ October – No Mercy: The Rise of the Animal 🔥
🔥 Key Matches:
- Batista vs. King Booker (World Heavyweight Championship)
- John Cena vs. The Undertaker (Champion vs. Champion)
- Randy Orton vs. Triple H
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Batista had a score to settle, but King Booker wasn’t giving up his throne easily.
John Cena and The Undertaker collided in a rare showdown, but outside interference complicated the battle.
Randy Orton escalated his war with DX, leaving a trail of destruction.
🗓️ November – Survivor Series: A Deadly Encounter ⚔️
🔥 Key Matches:
- Team Cena vs. Team Big Show (Traditional Survivor Series Match)
- Batista vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Championship)
- DX, CM Punk & The Hardy Boyz vs. Rated-RKO & The McMahons
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Batista and The Undertaker went to war, but neither man would leave the same.
Team Cena faced overwhelming odds, but surprises turned the tide.
DX joined forces with new allies, setting the stage for a high-octane confrontation.
🗓️ December – Armageddon: The End of 2006 🎇
🔥 Key Matches:
- Batista vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Championship – Last Man Standing)
- John Cena vs. Umaga (WWE Championship)
- Randy Orton & Edge vs. DX (Tag Team Match)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Batista and The Undertaker pushed each other beyond limits, and the result left the future unclear.
John Cena clashed with the undefeated monster Umaga, in a battle of strength vs. resilience.
Rated-RKO made a statement, but DX wasn’t backing down without a fight.
🔥 2006 Summary – The Second Half in Review
The latter half of 2006 saw brutal feuds, rising stars, and unforgettable title reigns.
- Edge vs. John Cena’s storied rivalry reached its peak inside a TLC match 🏆
- Batista reclaimed his spot atop SmackDown, but The Undertaker loomed large 🔥
- DX left carnage in their wake, even against impossible odds 🎭
- New threats like Umaga emerged, shaking up the main event scene 👑
As WWE moved into 2007, anticipation grew for WrestleMania clashes, redemption arcs, and the rise of new legends.
