10 Great Wrestling Feuds That Produced Disappointing Matches
Sometimes the best isn't saved for last...
Over the years, professional wrestling has given us countless memorable feuds. From former friends to sworn enemies, there are infinite possibilities when it comes to creating an intriguing rivalry, and we have seen just about all of them come to life. While engaging storylines are a must for a good feud, one thing that is equally as important is the exclamation point — the match itself.
There is nothing quite as fulfilling for wrestling fans than to see a bitter rivalry come to a head in a match that delivers every bit of intensity that it promised. It's even better when the match is so good that it transcends the feud and is forever remembered for the spectacle that it was.
However, sometimes things end up working out a little differently. Sometimes the creative team, and the talent involved, put their absolute all into making a feud work and, as a result, produce a story that is so marvellous that we can't help but watch in awe as the superstars head towards their ultimate collision — only for everything to fall apart in the match itself. With that in mind, let's take a look back through the archives and remind ourselves of some of the all-time great rivalries that failed to deliver a match worthy of its epic feud.
10. Triple H Vs. Seth Rollins
When Triple H turned on this chosen successor, Seth Rollins, in the summer of 2016, we all knew that a collision between the former allies was inevitable. Thus, WWE's writers were tasked with keeping this major rivalry relevant until WrestleMania. For the most part, they succeeded, hiding behind Triple H's sneakiness in an attempt to drag it out for eight months.
After overcoming Triple H's part-time schedule and even Seth Rollins' unexpected injury, the match that had been three years in the making finally took place at WrestleMania 33. With plenty of great spots and an added No Holds Barred stipulation that benefited Triple H's brutal approach, it was ultimately an entertaining match, yet for some reason, we came away from it slightly underwhelmed.
Triple H once again did the noble job and put the young upstart over, so you can't fault his commitment to the cause. However, given his strong history with young competitors and Rollins' success in high-profile matches, this one just fell slightly short of our expectations. That doesn't mean that it was bad, because it wasn't. It just failed to stand out like we hoped it would.