7 Dream matches with the current WWE roster

WWE has a stacked roster filled with the best superstars from around the world.

From famous indy sensations such as AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan, Finn Balor etc. to the amazing homegrown talent such as Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns etc., there’s no denying that WWE has hold of some great talents. The booking may be off at times, but whenever you look at this amazing roster, you can’t help but think about the possible electrifying matches that these superstars would put on if they ever square off inside the ring.

When you talk about dream matches, you most likely think about Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat vs. “The Macho Man” Randy Savage, John Cena vs. Batista; and so on and so forth.

The WWE—being the world’s premier professional wrestling promotion—has always put forth several great matchups for its fans the world over.

WWE has given us several dream matches over the past 30+ years, however, the current talent pool is so large that the possibilities of seeing an even bigger extravaganza remain endless. Listed here are 7 dream matches comprising superstars from the current WWE main roster--

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#7 Kurt Angle vs. Daniel Bryan

You can call it a battle of the GM’s or you can call it a battle between two of the best technical wrestlers alive. Angle and Bryan briefly interacted during The Greatest Royal Rumble match but that didn’t satisfy the WWE Universe enough.

Angle and Bryan are similar in many ways and it’s almost a guarantee that both of them would tear the house down if they ever collide. The submission spots during the match would be talked about for long.

Currently, Angle and Bryan are on different brands so the earliest they could have a match would be at Survivor Series, but it’s unlikely as Angle would either be a part of Team RAW or battle the Smackdown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon at that event. Therefore, all hope lies in the next Superstar Shakeup that one of them gets drafted to the other’s brand so that they could have a potential feud and a match down the line.

#6 Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar

Bobby Lashley returned to WWE back in April of this year. Ever since returning to WWE, Lashley hasn’t done anything quite special except defeating Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules.

After his win over Reigns, Lashley was thought to be the next contender in line to challenge The Beast Incarnate for The Universal Championship at SummerSlam. The WWE Universe has been expecting this match to happen since the beginning of this year when rumors of Lashley signing with WWE started to emerge.

Much like Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley too has an amazing MMA record. Moreover, during his second run with Impact Wrestling, he was booked like someone who could go toe to toe with Brock Lesnar, and didn’t disappoint. A match between these two heavyweights would be a must-see fight.

However, Lashley lost to Reigns 8 days after defeating him and thus, Reigns earned the chance to face Lesnar at SummerSlam instead of Lashley.

However, now with rumors of Lesnar re-signing with WWE on the large, it is believed that Lashley will feud with Lesnar down the line. If Lesnar re-signs with WWE and they keep booking Lashley as an unstoppable Beast, then a feud around WrestleMania season would be a treat for the WWE Universe.

#5 Ambrose & Rollins vs. The Usos

The Usos were scheduled to face off against Ambrose & Rollins at one point

Last year at Survivor Series, RAW Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins were scheduled to face the SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos; but the match was changed to Usos vs. The Bar, as WWE booked a Shield reuniting angle which had all 3 members get together again.

Both The Shield and The Usos ended up having amazing matches, regardless, getting so close to an instant classic like Ambrose and Rollins vs. The Usos--only for it to be taken away a few weeks earlier disappointed a significant portion of the WWE Universe.

Now, with Dean Ambrose returning soon and Survivor Series just a few months away, witnessing this match has once again become a possibility.

Dean Ambrose is rumored to reform his team with Rollins on his return. If both teams can somehow regain the tag titles on their respective brands, this match could possibly happen.

However, another factor that may stop this match from happening is if Ambrose turns heel shortly after SummerSlam and restarts his feud with Seth Rollins. Here’s hoping that Ambrose and Rollins continue performing as a team, at least until their match with The Usos takes place--that is if it's being planned by WWE creative.

#4 Daniel Bryan vs. Finn Balor

Nothing can go wrong when these two indie darlings collide.

Every match involving Daniel Bryan or Finn Balor is watchable--hence, how could a match between them possibly not be anticipated? Fans lost hope for this match when Bryan announced his retirement from pro-wrestling back in 2016.

Finn Balor was called up to the main roster after Bryan’s retirement, however, there was hardly any hope of seeing them share the same ring. Nevertheless, earlier this year, Bryan came out of retirement--therefore, a possible match against Finn Balor is now very much a realistic possibility.

Bryan and Balor are currently on different brands and the earliest they can collide is at Survivor Series representing their respective brands in the traditional 5-on-5 elimination tag team match. However, if the Superstar Shakeup makes them both end up on the same brand, then there’s indeed a high possibility of witnessing an epic match between The Demon King and The Leader of YES! Movement.

#3 Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman

McIntyre and Strowman will surely be feuding in the near future

McIntyre returned to WWE last year and has been dominant ever since his return. He quickly rose to the top in NXT and this year, the Scottish Terminator made his main roster return--subsequently being booked as an unstoppable behemoth.

Drew McIntyre has been teaming up with Dolph ZIggler lately, and has largely been helping Ziggler against his opponents--however, he is set to break out soon. After his imminent split from Ziggler, McIntyre will likely be pushed as WWE’s top heel.

A top heel is bound to feud with a top face at some point and the top babyfaces on the Red Brand are currently Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman. Braun has been feuding with opponents whom he can easily overcome lately, but feuding with McIntyre won’t be that easy of a task.

McIntyre would definitely prove to be a real challenge for Strowman.

Fans got a taste of what to expect from both of these superstars a few months ago when Balor and Strowman faced off against Ziggler and McIntyre. McIntyre and Strowman ended up brawling towards the end of the match and that slight tease of their fight was enough to make everyone eagerly anticipate their next encounter.

#2 Samoa Joe vs. Kevin Owens

For this match to be classified as a dream match, Owens needs to get his mean streak back. Owens was a monster back in NXT, but is being treated primarily as a comedic mid-card act on the main roster lately.

Back in NXT, when Owens was dismantling superstars such as Neville and Sami Zayn on a weekly basis, Samoa Joe arrived at the scene to become a roadblock in his path of destruction. Owens and Joe had a match too which ended in a draw as the officials weren’t able to control the match.

Their feud was cut short when Owens was called up to the main roster during the feud, and their feud was forgotten. If Owens can somehow return to his monstrous ways, a match to settle the feud with Joe would be one to remember.

Owens is rumored to win the Money in the Bank briefcase from Braun Strowman and cash in the contract at SummerSlam. Meanwhile there’s a chance that Joe could end up winning the WWE Championship by October.

If both of them somehow hold on to their titles till Survivor Series, we could possibly see them face off. Other than the above mentioned scenario, chances of seeing them face one another in the near future are quite slim as heel vs. heel feuds rarely happen on the main roster.

#1 Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles

Two of the most talented superstars in WWE today

One of the most talked about dream matches of the last 2 years is The Kingslayer vs. The Phenomenal One. Even if you are unaware of their respective indie careers prior to signing with WWE, these guys have proved themselves to be the best in WWE too.

Rollins and Styles put on entertaining matches for their respective brands on a weekly basis. Their move-sets consist of some rather unique maneuvers.

Both of them have been criticized by certain fans, noting that they can’t cut an effective babyface promo--with their critics adding that while they cut a decent promo, their promo skills do not do justice to their in ring skills.

As heels though, they cut amazing promos. Their mic work during their run as heels was amazing and entertaining.

A match between these two could go on for more than 30 minutes and nobody would get tired. Both AJ and Rollins can execute jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers and can also wrestle technically.

A feud featuring this duo, followed by a long and incredible match should happen at any point next year; while both performers are at the peak of their careers.

Regardless, a match between Rollins and Styles won’t be happening anytime soon. Both of them have interesting story-lines lined up for them and will be completely occupied in the near future--however, WWE creative may have planned about having this match at some point, as this match is too good to be passed.

Furthermore, given recent fan-demand for this dream match, WWE should consider showcasing their true potential with a match featuring AJ Styles and Seth Rollins in the near future.