YearEnder 2022: WWE Top 10 Singles Matches of 2022: The year 2022 was a crazy one for WWE as they shifted to a new regime after Vince McMahon’s retirement. But the change in management did not affect WWE’s capability to produce scintillating premium live events and weekly shows filled with nail-biting encounters. let us look at the Top 10 singles matches of the year 2022.
Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns (Summerslam): Not a surprise entry in the list, Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns at WWE Summerslam 2022 was one of the most exciting bouts of the year. The Beast came back again after WrestleMania 39 to haunt Reigns again as the two squared off in a last-man-standing contest at the biggest event of the summer. The match which was ultimately won by the Tribal Chief following interferences from the Usos and Paul Heyman saw the greatest spot of 2022 so far. During the match, Lesnar lifted the WWE ring with a tractor which sent Reigns rolling to the floor. Ultimately it took all members of the Bloodline to prevent the Beast from getting up. Follow WWE News and Updates with InsideSport.IN
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Gunther vs Sheamus (Clash at the Castle): The match was a much-anticipated one as the fans wanted it to happen due to their hard-hitting style of wrestling. The contest finally took place at Clash at the Castle and did not disappoint with some old-school wrestling spots. The match had several near-falls as Sheamus tested Gunther in every possible way before the latter landed a massive lariat to seal the win. The match also saw Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser walking out with Gunther twoards the ring which indicated the reunion of the Imperium.
Becky Lynch vs Bianca Belair (WrestleMania 38): This match became all the more special as Belair won her first RAW Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 38. With the win, she got her revenge on Becky Lynch who had defeated her in less than 30 seconds on her return to Summerslam in 2021. The build-up to the match was amazing with the hair-cutting segment and the match lived up to its expectations with several high-flying spots. The ending saw Bianca dodge a manhandle slam and nail the KOD for the pinfall.
Roman Reigns vs Logan Paul (Crown Jewel): Roman Reigns vs Logan Paul received enormous hype due to the latter’s social media popularity. Paul had a strategy to bring his own bloodline for the match to nullify the threat from the Tribal Chief’s men. The match at WWE Crown Jewel surprisingly saw Logan Paul dominate but it was Reigns who retained his championship in the end. Memorable moments from the bout included Jake Paul’s entry and Logan Paul jumping off the top rope with a phone in hand to record the move.
Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins (Hell In A Cell): Regarded as the best match of 2022 by many, this match exceeded all expectations. With the win over Seth Rollins at HIAC, Cody Rhodes recorded his third straight victory over Seth Rollin since returning to WrestleMania 38. The American Nightmare fought with a torn pectoral muscle against the Visionary but managed to come out on top, courtesy of two Cross Rhodes and a brutal sledgehammer shot. He has been out of action ever since.
Kevin Owens vs Stone Cold Steve Austin (WrestleMania 38): Perhaps the biggest moment of WrestleMania 38 came when Stone Cold Steve Austin decided to come out of retirement to battle Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match. Owens called out the Rattlesnake in front of his home crowd to insult him in a bid to make him accept his challenge. Stone Cold could not turn down the offer and the two engaged in a street fight that went through the crowd and ended with a signature stunner from the former world champion.
Roman Reigns vs Riddle (SmackDown): The match on the June 17, 2022 episode of WWE SmackDown was worth every hype as Riddle showed that he is capable of being a main eventer. Riddle wanted to give an emphatic ending to his feud with the Bloodline and hence went for the Tribal Chief’s Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Though Roman picked up the victory after catching his opponent with a spear in mid-air, Riddle’s high-flying moves and near-counts made it feel like a special occasion.
Sami Zayn vs Johnny Knoxville (WrestleMania 38): Sami Zayn started blossoming as a great storyteller during the build-up to this bout as he had single-handedly carried out the segments. Zayn went one-on-one with American stunt performer Johnny Knoxville in an Anything Goes Match at WrestleMnaia 38 and in the ned it was the entire cast of “Jackass” getting involved to help the celebrity to victory. The match features in the list not for its wrestling prowess but for its incredible storytelling and the fun that was attached to it.
Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins (Royal Rumble): The build-up to this high-profile encounter witnessed Seth Rollins boasting about Roman Reigns not being able to beat him when it mattered. Though all the signs indicated that the Tribal Chief would emerge victorious this time, it was Rollins who had the last laugh at Royal Rumble via disqualification. The match was all the more interesting and recorded one of the hottest crowd of the year due to the two superstars’ Sheild connection.
Becky Lynch vs Lita (Elimination Chamber): It was a stunning match between Becky Lynch and her childhood hero and WWE Hall of Famer Lita who showed that she is far from over. The match ended with Becky continuing her dominant reign as the RAW Women’s Champion. The match was particularly praised for its nail-biting ending. Th dying stages of the match witnessed Lynch missing her moonsault attempt and Lita hitting a Twist of Fate and moonsault. Everybody in the arena thought that it was the end to the match but Becky kciked out and landed a manhandle slam to script the win.
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