Rivalries & Legendary Matches in 2007
The first half of 2007 was filled with shocking betrayals, historic championship reigns, and unforgettable WrestleMania moments. From the rise of John Cena as the face of WWE to the legendary Undertaker vs. Batista rivalry, this period delivered some of the most intense storylines. Let’s take a look at the key matches and rivalries that shaped the first half of 2007.
🗓️ January – Royal Rumble: The Phenom’s Path to Glory 🏆
🔥 Key Matches:
- Royal Rumble Match – The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Randy Orton, The Great Khali, Kane
- WWE Championship Match – John Cena vs. Umaga (Last Man Standing)
- World Heavyweight Championship Match – Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
A legendary battle closed the Royal Rumble Match, setting one man on a path toward championship gold. Meanwhile, the WWE Championship clash tested the limits of endurance, and a powerhouse World Title defense intensified future tensions.
🗓️ February – No Way Out: The Road to WrestleMania Begins ⛓️
🔥 Key Matches:
- John Cena & Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker & Batista
- World Heavyweight Championship Match – Batista vs. The Undertaker (Non-Title)
- WWE Championship Match – John Cena vs. Randy Orton (Non-Title)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Two future WrestleMania opponents were forced to coexist as uneasy allies. Meanwhile, unexpected outcomes and in-ring chemistry teased the chaos that was to come on the Grandest Stage.
🗓️ March – WrestleMania Hype Intensifies 🚣️
🔥 Key Matches & Segments:
- The Undertaker vs. Batista Feud Heats Up
- John Cena & Shawn Michaels’ Unstable Partnership
- Mr. McMahon vs. Donald Trump’s Hair vs. Hair Challenge
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
As WrestleMania approached, rivalries became deeply personal. Staredowns turned physical, alliances grew shaky, and one of the most bizarre celebrity angles in WWE history took center stage.
🗓️ April – WrestleMania 23: The Ultimate Showdown 🎉
🔥 Key Matches:
- The Undertaker vs. Batista (World Heavyweight Championship)
- John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels (WWE Championship)
- Bobby Lashley vs. Umaga (Battle of the Billionaires – Hair vs. Hair Match)
- Money in the Bank Ladder Match – Mr. Kennedy, Edge, CM Punk, King Booker, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, Finlay
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
A legendary streak met unrelenting power in a WrestleMania showdown. The WWE Title picture boiled over with emotion and athleticism, while high-stakes battles left legacies in question. Elsewhere, a millionaire’s pride was on the line with clippers in hand.
🗓️ May – Backlash: The Fallout Continues 💥
🔥 Key Matches:
- Fatal 4-Way WWE Championship Match – John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton
- The Undertaker vs. Batista (World Heavyweight Championship – Last Man Standing)
- Mr. McMahon vs. Bobby Lashley (ECW Championship)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Multiple rivalries collided in a chaotic WWE Championship battle. A brutal encounter for the World Title raised questions about physical limits, and an unexpected title change sparked outrage across the WWE Universe.
🗓️ June – One Night Stand: Extreme Rules Returns 📈
🔥 Key Matches:
- Edge vs. Batista (World Heavyweight Championship – Steel Cage Match)
- John Cena vs. The Great Khali (WWE Championship – Falls Count Anywhere)
- Bobby Lashley vs. Mr. McMahon (ECW Championship – Street Fight)
🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:
Championships were tested under unforgiving stipulations. One warrior proved his resilience in unfamiliar territory, another chased redemption inside steel, and an unlikely champion faced reckoning in a brutal environment.
🔥 2007 Summary – The First Half in Review
The first half of 2007 saw epic WrestleMania battles, championship dominance, and heated rivalries.
- The Undertaker set his sights on championship gold at WrestleMania 🏆
- John Cena cemented his reign in high-profile main events 🔥
- Edge took advantage of chaos to rise to the top 🎭
- The McMahon-Lashley saga stirred controversy and fan reaction 👑
As WWE moved into the second half of 2007, anticipation built around the future of new champions, the next chapter in long-standing feuds, and who would step up on the road to SummerSlam.
