10 WWE Stipulations That Only Had One Good Match

8. Flag Match (John Cena Vs. Rusev - Battleground 2017)

Isn't xenophobia dressed as patriotism fun?

The premise of a 'Flag Match' is steeped in national pride. Wrestlers fight to fell the other long enough that they might grab their country's banner and either wave it around like Mr. Fuji preparing for a Yokozuna bout or place it in some pre-arranged spot for the win.

Usually, they suck. Talents as varied as Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan and Jim Duggan have all failed to elicit much excitement from the gimmick, and that only makes John Cena vs. Rusev from Battleground 2017 all the more extraordinary. Three years ago, they actually worked a good match around a restrictive, nationalistic stip.

If you're only going to watch one 'Flag' scrap, make it this one. Rusev was enjoying his renaissance as a dominant heel, and Cena was typically full of beans as he fought to defend 'Old Glory'. Better than expected, you might say.