A history-making clash; Family business & more - 4 blockbuster WWE matches Triple must book before the end of 2024
WWE is in the business of booking massive matches for huge premium live events like SummerSlam and WrestleMania. Legends such as The Rock and John Cena usually only compete at big events.
While WWE would like to stack every show, it needs to space out huge matches. If a premium live event outside of Big Five like Backlash or Clash at the Castle doesn't feature at least one big showdown, it's harder to sell the show to fans.
Many dream matches can take place at The Show of Shows, but some stars can have multiple dream showdowns before WrestleMania 41 next April. Triple H should book the next four blockbuster matches before the end of 2024.
#4. Jade Cargill vs. Bianca Belair may not make it to WrestleMania
From the onset of their pairing, the end game between Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair was a one-on-one match. Having a clear face vs. heel dynamic would help sell the feud but it isn't a dealbreaker.
The two should be unsuccessful in regaining tag team gold and should go out on their own. That could be a mutual decision or lead to a much-needed heel turn.
Belair is one of the most popular WWE performers but her character has been stagnant over the last year. One star wouldn't have to turn to the dark side but could do so for the feud. Cargill's attitude better suits a heel.
Stars who are overconfident and arrogant are easy to book as villains. With so many other pairings for Cargill, Triple H should try to book a battle of the powerhouses before the end of the year.
#3. Rhea Ripley will get her hands on Dominik Mysterio
Liv Morgan's meddling finally paid off as Dominik Mysterio betrayed Rhea Ripley at SummerSlam. Despite her advances, he pledged his love for Mami while Morgan tried to corrupt him.
Ripley and Damian Priest were cast out of The Judgment Day but have remained allies due to their connection. They'll face Morgan and Dominik in a Mixed Tag Team match at the Bash in Berlin later this month.
The industry has progressed so much over the last decade that a man facing a woman isn't taboo. Ripley has interacted with male stars in the past, including slamming Luke Gallows and Kevin Owens. It's not a match worthy of WrestleMania but would be perfect for Bad Blood in October.
#2. Roman Reigns works his way through the new Bloodline
While he finally made his huge return to WWE at SummerSlam, fans must remember that Roman Reigns is a part-time star. He competed in a few big matches a year during his run as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
The Original Tribal Chief won't be competing at every PLE, and especially not at the smaller shows. For that reason, he'll likely compete once or twice before 2024 ends. A match with Jacon Fatu should be on the WWE PLE schedule this year.
The Samoan Werewolf is the clear standout of the new Bloodline. Fatu also proved to be the difference maker in their first encounter on last week's SmackDown after Reigns ran through Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga. Sikoa and Reigns should compete at one of the bigger PLEs, leaving Fatu as a final challenge before tangling with his cousin.
#1. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk have years of WWE history
This could be a future match for WrestleMania, but it could easily be booked for Survivor Series if neither factors into the WarGames match.
Rhodes and Punk have remained cordial ever since The Best in the World returned to WWE at last year's Survivor Series. Punk's path to WrestleMania 40 was cut short after suffering a triceps injury during the Royal Rumble.
Punk is currently dealing with Drew McIntyre and will face Seth Rollins in the future. If it's just a one-off match, The American Nightmare could defend his title (if he still holds it) at Survivor Series. The contest would be a huge dream match to help sell the show while also marking the one-year anniversary of Punk's return.