Rivalries & Legendary Matches in 2019
The second half of 2019 was packed with championship battles, shocking betrayals, and unforgettable moments. From July to December, WWE saw intense rivalries take center stage, leading to some of the most iconic matches of the year. Let’s dive into the key matches and rivalries that shaped the latter half of 2019—without spoiling the outcomes.
📅 July – Extreme Rules: No Limits 🔥
🔥 Key Matches:
- Winners Take All Mixed Tag Match – Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch vs. Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans
- Kofi Kingston vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Championship)
- Undertaker & Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon & Drew McIntyre
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Two top champions united to face a power-hungry duo in a rare mixed tag team battle where everything was on the line.
Kofi Kingston continued to prove himself as a fighting champion, taking on one of WWE’s most dangerous strikers.
A legendary figure returned to stand beside Roman Reigns, delivering justice in a match fueled by disrespect and defiance.
📅 August – SummerSlam: The Biggest Party of the Summer 🎉
🔥 Key Matches:
- Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins (Universal Championship)
- Becky Lynch vs. Natalya (RAW Women’s Championship – Submission Match)
- Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton (WWE Championship)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
A war between two powerhouses brought the crowd to its feet in the battle for the Universal Title.
Submission skills were tested in a physical and personal women’s title showdown.
A storied rivalry reignited as championship dreams clashed with personal history and unresolved tension.
📅 September – Clash of Champions: Every Title on the Line 🏆
🔥 Key Matches:
- Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman (Universal Championship)
- Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton (WWE Championship)
- Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair (SmackDown Women’s Championship)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Friendship turned to fierce competition when tag team partners found themselves facing off for the Universal Title.
The WWE Championship scene intensified as long-standing animosity boiled over once again.
An unexpected attitude shift sparked controversy in the women’s division, as tactics became as important as talent.
📅 October – Hell in a Cell: Chaos & Controversy 🔥
🔥 Key Matches:
- Seth Rollins vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt (Universal Championship – Hell in a Cell)
- Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks (RAW Women’s Championship – Hell in a Cell)
- Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley (SmackDown Women’s Championship)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Inside the ominous red Cell, emotions ran high—and endings sparked debate. One title match in particular left the WWE Universe in stunned disbelief.
A long-awaited showdown between two of WWE’s top female talents pushed both to their limits within steel walls.
Elsewhere, championship gold changed hands in dramatic fashion, altering the landscape of the SmackDown brand.
📅 November – Survivor Series: NXT Joins the Battle ⚔️
🔥 Key Matches:
- Brock Lesnar vs. Rey Mysterio (WWE Championship – No Holds Barred)
- Men’s Survivor Series Elimination Match – RAW vs. SmackDown vs. NXT
- Women’s Survivor Series Elimination Match – RAW vs. SmackDown vs. NXT
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
For the first time, NXT stormed into the traditional Survivor Series battle, forcing RAW and SmackDown to watch their backs.
New stars emerged, with one powerhouse earning respect by holding his own against a top-tier veteran.
A breakout moment in the women’s division shifted perceptions and set the tone for a new era.
📅 December – TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chaos 🎇
🔥 Key Matches:
- Bray Wyatt vs. The Miz (Non-Title Match)
- Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin (TLC Match)
- Kabuki Warriors vs. Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair (Women’s Tag Team Championship – TLC Match)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Mind games and chaos reigned as a twisted persona clashed with a concerned father in an eerie showdown.
A royal rivalry brought weapons into play, as two bitter enemies waged war amid tables and ladders.
The women’s tag team division took center stage in a high-risk, high-reward battle filled with breathtaking spots and ruthless teamwork.
🔥 2019 Summary – The Second Half in Review
The second half of 2019 was filled with shocking betrayals, breakout performances, and championship glory.
- A returning superstar overcoming the odds to reclaim gold 🔥
- A monstrous persona shaking the foundation of the Universal Title scene 🎭
- NXT stepping into the spotlight and stealing the show at Survivor Series ⚔️
- Some of the most physical and emotional women’s matches in recent memory 🏆
As WWE closed out the decade, fans were left asking: What heights will these rivalries reach in the new era to come?
