10 Best WWE Matches Since 2010

10. Daniel Bryan Vs. John Cena (SummerSlam 2013)

SummerSlam 2013 got off to a rough start with Bray Wyatt’s atrocious Ring Of Fire match against Kane, but the quality level soared throughout the night, with John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan capping one of the best pay-per-views in recent WWE history.

Cena was WWE Champion at the time, and of all the fantastic performances Bryan produced for the company, this may be his finest. He and the champ worked a classic, slow-building main event match before a partisan pro-Bryan crowd, starting methodically, but gradually escalating towards a thrilling conclusion.

The “Yes!” Movement hadn’t yet peaked, but DB’s popularity was surging at the time. He was the most over wrestler in the company, while Cena was WWE’s hand-picked golden boy, and the fans were firmly against him. Thus, Bryan’s victory provoked euphoria in the stands, and while the moment would eventually be bettered at WrestleMania XXX, this one came at the end of a far superior match.

Bryan’s glory was short-lived, however. He was double-crossed by Triple H, the special referee, allowing Randy Orton to arrive with his Money In The Bank briefcase, and make the cash-in. Daniel’s reign lasted just a few minutes, though this undoubtedly contributed to his surge the following year.