Let’s Analyse the Top 5 WWE Rivalries of the 2020s.
CM Punk vs Drew Mcintyre
WWE has ranked this rivalry as the number 1 on their list, and there can be no debate regarding this. This is the blood Feud that brings out the absolute best in both wrestlers. Both these men hated each other in real life. They used that to fuel the storyline. For the whole of 2024, this storyline was the best in WWE. Drew injured CM Punk at the 2024 Royal Rumble, and then they would have 3 amazing matches, which culminated in the best modern Hell in a Cell Match.
WWE needs more such blood feuds for the fans to care. Drew has been out of WWE for the majority of 2026, and CM Punk is in the WWE Championship picture.
Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes
At number 2 is the legendary rivalry between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. This is the single most important feud of the 2020s. This was not a blood feud like the one above it. However, the future of the WWE depended on it. These two men would have two back-to-back WrestleMania main events at 39 and 40. It can be argued that those are two Of the best in the last 10 years. The WWE fans were invested in each character. They booed Roman Reigns and cheered Cody Rhodes.
After the heartbreak of 39, Cody Rhodes finally beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. A third match is left to determine the winner of the trilogy.
Rhea Ripley vs Liv Morgan
This has easily been the best women’s feud this decade. This was personal. Dominik Mysterio was the third most important character in this Feud. This all started when Liv Morgan beat Rhea Ripley for the title at SummerSlam 2024 and Dominik Mysterio betrayed Rhea Ripley. After that, both women injured each other, and they were out of action. They had great chemistry, and it all culminated in the Netflix premieres on Raw in January 2025. Rhea Ripley beat Liv Morgan, and for now this Feud is on hold. Liv has become a multi-time World Champion, and Rhea Ripley is injured.
Rey Mysterio vs Dominik Mysterio
At number 4 is the feud that elevated both father and son for different reasons. Dominik Mysterio had become a heel, and he was getting the loudest boos of the entire roster. Rey Mysterio was just going through the motions and was deciding whether he should retire. However, this Feud gave both of them the love for professional wrestling. Dominik Mysterio became one of the most important people on the WWE roster, and Rey Mysterio finally got a storyline to sink his teeth into. Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley would go to the family house and interrupt Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Dominik Mysterio was in jail, and it all concluded at WrestleMania 39 in an entertaining match. However recently this feud has been reignited as Dominik Mysterio has destroyed Rey Mysterio with help from The Judgement Day.
Jade Cargill vs Naomi
This is the only feud in the WWE Top 5 that is debatable. Jade Cargill vs Naomi was a very good feud, but it was for a limited period of time. Naomi attacked Jade Cargill when they were in a trio with Bianca Belair. Jade had a very good beatdown on Naomi, and they had a great match at Evolution. However, a Feud like Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes is one that should be in consideration for a spot in the Top 5. Even Seth Rollins vs CM Punk has been such a good Feud. The cash in that Seth Rollins had at SummerSlam 2025 is iconic. Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes have had 4 absolute Bangers.