3 WWE Dream matches that lived up to the hype and 2 that didn't

#2 Dream match that disappointed the WWE Universe - Daniel Bryan vs. Sami Zayn

Daniel Bryan battled Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 36

In 2018, Daniel Bryan returned to WWE two years after he announced his retirement. Fans were delighted to see Daniel Bryan in a WWE ring again. His return once again opened the possibility for many incredible matchups that the WWE Universe wanted him to be a part of. One of those dream matches included a potential wrestling clinic with Sami Zayn.

If somebody would have said in the past that Daniel Bryan vs. Sami Zayn wouldn’t be a four to five-star match, many fans wouldn't have believed it. When this match actually took place, it left many of them disappointed. Unfortunately, a match involving two of the best wrestlers in the world was nowhere near as good as the hype surrounding it.

After playing a game of hiding and seek with Bryan, Zayn was forced to defend his Intercontinental title at the WrestleMania 36. At the best possible stage that any dream match can demand, everyone expected Bryan and Zayn to tear the house down, but they failed to do so. The most glaring reason for the failure of this dream match was its booking.

Everyone called me annoying & a coward.Everyone said I had no business being Intercontinental champ.Everyone said at #Wrestlemania I'd get my ass kicked & finally shut my mouth for good.Well, I got my ass kicked.AND I AM STILL THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION! KISS MY ASS!-SZ pic.twitter.com/uItgWS9Ruy

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) April 5, 2020

Sami Zayn was a cowardly heel in this feud. As such, his role restricted his ability to showcase his talent. He didn’t show much offense. He just executed a Helluva Kick at the right time to retain his title.

Many fans hoped that WWE would let Sami wrestle his more well-known style to solidify his reign as champion. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The match also suffered because of interference from The Artist Collective and Drew Gulak.

Viewers didn't expect such a performance from a guy who fought Shinsuke Nakamura in an incredible contest at NXT TakeOver: Dallas. If WWE goes back to this match, it should be backed by proper booking. The WWE Universe deserves to see a good match between Bryan and Zayn once in their lifetime.