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The Best Episodes of WWE Rivals Season 1

Every episode of WWE Rivals Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE Rivals Season 1!

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Actor and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built WWE. Each one-hour episode features archival

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 1 - Bret "The Hitman" Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
    8.1/10(111 votes)

    #1 - Bret "The Hitman" Hart vs. Shawn Michaels

    S1:E1

    The most heated and personal rivalry in sports entertainment history takes center stage. In the 1990s, Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Shawn Michaels excelled inside the ring, but behind the scenes real-life issues between the men boiled over in a moment known as "The Montreal Screw Job." Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of Legends and Superstars that includes Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield.

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  2. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 2 - Undertaker vs. Kane
    7.7/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Undertaker vs. Kane

    S1:E2

    The twenty year rivalry of two of the greatest characters in WWE history, Undertaker and Kane, is explored in this episode. From outlandish matches that featured fire to ending in a casket, the on-screen animosity and behind-the-scenes friendship resulted in one of WWE's greatest and most legendary stories. Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of Legends and Superstars that includes Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, breaking down one of WWE's most legendary stories.

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  3. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 3 - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Rock
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    #3 - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Rock

    S1:E3

    In 1998, Stone Cold Steve Austin took the sports entertainment world by storm, while Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was a rising star in WWE. While the megastars pushed the industry to new heights, their rivalry developed both on screen and behind the scenes to create two of the most memorable Superstars in the world. Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable of Legends and Superstars that includes Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, dissecting one of WWE's biggest on-screen rivalries in history.

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  4. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 4 - Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    #4 - Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle

    S1:E4

    The on-screen rivalry between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar is a clash of two of the most highly decorated amateur wrestlers to ever lace up boots in WWE. Every time these two men stepped into a WWE ring, their moves set the bar for true athleticism. But personal issues outside the ring complicated things inside the squared circle. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield, to break down this unique rivalry.

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  5. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 5 - WWE vs. WCW
    7.8/10(85 votes)

    #5 - WWE vs. WCW

    S1:E5

    The battle between WWE & WCW for the top spot on television in the mid 90's/early 2000's, took the entertainment world by storm. Commonly known as the "Monday Night Wars," WWE used its cutting-edge product to combat Ted Turner's WCW. But in a landscape where only one company could survive, this rivalry was a true roller-coaster ride until the very end. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, breaking down one of wrestling's most legendary stories.

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  6. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 6 - Triple H vs. Mick Foley
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Triple H vs. Mick Foley

    S1:E6

    There were never two more polar opposites than Mick Foley & "Hunter Hearst Helmsley" (aka Triple H). From street fights at Madison Square Garden to battling inside Hell in a Cell, Mick would be the measuring stick for Hunter to prove his true toughness. All while Helmsley shined a spotlight on Foley's more relatable human side, allowing WWE's most unlikely hero to carve out his place in history. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield, to break down this unique rivalry.

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  7. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 7 - John Cena vs. Edge
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    #7 - John Cena vs. Edge

    S1:E7

    In 2006, John Cena & Edge's battle over the WWE Championship brought both Superstars to new heights...something they only could have reached together. Their combustible rivalry saw two men who appeared on-screen as opposites, but shared the same goal of becoming champions. Cena and Edge relive their epic conflicts against one another exclusively here. Plus, Freddie Prinze Jr. breaks down what made this all so memorable in a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Cody Rhodes, Beth Phoenix and John Bradshaw Layfield.

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  8. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 8 - Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #8 - Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero

    S1:E8

    The on-screen rivalry between Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio was a true battle between two of the most dynamic and successful luchadores in sports entertainment history. From their revolutionary matches to their intense plot line involving Rey's son Dominick, both Rey & Eddie pushed the envelope when it came to storytelling inside and outside of the ring. A roundtable of experts composed of Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Bayley and John Bradshaw Layfield, break down this emotional journey.

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  9. WWE Rivals Season 1 Episode 9 - Stephanie McMahon vs. Brie Bella
    6.3/10(60 votes)

    #9 - Stephanie McMahon vs. Brie Bella

    S1:E9

    Stephanie McMahon & Brie Bella's on-screen rivalry inspired a revolution in sports entertainment, showing that two women could be main event superstars and draw money, just as well as their male counterparts. Stephanie hadn't competed in the ring in over a decade and her match with Brie at SummerSlam was a pinnacle moment for them as well as the entire female superstar roster. A roundtable of experts featuring Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Tamina and John Bradshaw Layfield, digs into this unforgettable rivalry.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bret "The Hitman" Hart vs. Shawn Michaels" is the best rated episode of "WWE Rivals" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2022. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Undertaker vs. Kane".