Rivalries & Legendary Matches in 2010
The second half of 2010 was filled with shocking betrayals, the rise of dominant factions, and unforgettable championship battles. From The Nexus’ continued takeover to a shocking Money in the Bank cash-in, WWE delivered some of the most thrilling moments of the year. Let’s dive into the key matches and rivalries that shaped the latter half of 2010.
🗓️ July – Money in the Bank: A New Era Begins 🌟
🔥 Key Matches:
- WWE Championship – Steel Cage Match – Sheamus vs. John Cena
- RAW Money in the Bank Ladder Match – The Miz, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Edge, Evan Bourne, Ted DiBiase, Mark Henry, John Morrison
- SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match – Kane, Big Show, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, Cody Rhodes, Christian, Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
The Money in the Bank briefcases found new owners, setting the stage for unexpected title opportunities.
A new World Heavyweight Champion emerged in shocking fashion, cashing in on the same night.
Meanwhile, The Nexus continued their path of destruction, even playing a part in the outcome of the Steel Cage main event.
🗓️ August – SummerSlam: WWE vs. The Nexus 🎉
🔥 Key Matches:
- Team WWE vs. The Nexus (Elimination Tag Team Match)
- Randy Orton vs. Sheamus (WWE Championship – No DQ)
- Kane vs. Rey Mysterio (World Heavyweight Championship)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
A major return added surprise firepower to Team WWE in their battle against The Nexus.
The WWE Championship bout ended in controversy, keeping the title picture murky.
Elsewhere, the World Title feud took a chilling turn, as a legendary figure returned to confront his own brother.
🗓️ September – Night of Champions: The Age of Orton Begins 🌟
🔥 Key Matches:
- Six-Pack Challenge – WWE Championship
- Kane vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Championship)
- The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan (United States Championship)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
A new WWE Champion rose from a chaotic Six-Pack Challenge.
Family warfare reached a boiling point as two brothers clashed in a championship battle.
A rising underdog finally made his mark in singles gold, humbling a loudmouth rival in the process.
🗓️ October – Hell in a Cell: A Devilish Night 🔥
🔥 Key Matches:
- WWE Championship – Hell in a Cell
- World Heavyweight Championship – Hell in a Cell
- John Cena vs. Wade Barrett (If Cena Loses, He Must Join The Nexus)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
In the structure where careers are changed forever, the champions were tested under fire.
A shocking betrayal gave one competitor the ultimate edge in a family feud.
And in the most emotional moment of the night, the fate of John Cena took a dramatic turn as he was forced to align with his enemies.
🗓️ November – Survivor Series: A Champion’s Redemption ⚔️
🔥 Key Matches:
- WWE Championship – Special Referee: John Cena
- World Heavyweight Championship
- Team Mysterio vs. Team Del Rio (Traditional Survivor Series Match)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
With Cena caught in the middle, a WWE Championship match unfolded with more than gold on the line.
The World Title picture was consumed by mind games and manipulation.
And in classic Survivor Series fashion, brand pride and personal vendettas clashed in a thrilling elimination match.
🗓️ December – TLC: The Ultimate Opportunity 🎇
🔥 Key Matches:
- WWE Championship – TLC Match
- World Heavyweight Championship – TLC Match
- John Cena vs. Wade Barrett (Chairs Match)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
A long-awaited opportunity was finally seized as a brash superstar cashed in at the perfect moment.
Multiple superstars clashed in a high-risk battle for the World Title, with chaos reigning supreme.
And John Cena got a measure of revenge, bringing a violent conclusion to one of the year’s most personal feuds.
🔥 2010 Summary – The Second Half in Review
The latter half of 2010 was filled with game-changing moments, power shifts, and career-defining storylines.
- A shocking Money in the Bank cash-in that altered the WWE Championship landscape 🌟
- John Cena’s forced alliance with The Nexus and its emotional toll 🔥
- Kane’s dominant reign and psychological warfare against his brother 🎭
- The return of Edge to championship glory in a chaotic TLC finale 👑
As WWE entered 2011, questions loomed large: Could The Miz keep his momentum? Would Cena finally destroy The Nexus? And who would rise on the Road to WrestleMania 27?
