9 WWE Rivalries that are destined to happen in 2018

If storylines and match qualities are anything to go by, then WWE has delivered some exceptional moments in 2017.

Despite receiving a mixed response at WrestleMania 34, there's no denying that the WWE has certainly diverted their attention towards more wrestling than entertainment.

Well, keeping the Superstar Shake-Up and its implications in mind, it's time to dive deep into the future and anticipate what could be in store for us in 2018.

Here are the nine rivalries that are destined to happen in 2018

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#9 - Bray Wyatt and Woken Matt Hardy vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the Raw Tag Team Championships

The Deleter of Worlds

The newly formed alliance between Bray Wyatt and 'Woken' Matt Hardy is ready to take the world by storm.

Predicting that they hold the tag titles for long, pitting the bizarre force against Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens could be gold.

These two superstars also need some strengthening in their stock and a victory over Bray Wyatt and 'Woken' Matt Hardy could solidify their status as two legitimate heels. If this happens, we're in for a great feud.

#8 - The Bludgeon Brothers vs. Sanity for the Smackdown Tag Team Championships

This could be good.

After annihilating The Usos and the New Day on "The Show of Shows," the Bludgeon Brothers are on a roll.

With WWE booking the duo like a million bucks, there is absolutely no team on the roster that can stand up to them right now.

Taking the situation and creative booking into account, it's time for Sanity to answer the call and challenge the Bludgeon Brothers. This feud has the potential to be a classic. Expect some chaos.

#7 - Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre

Things are about to shake up.

After making a solid statement on his return to Raw, Drew McIntyre seems destined for great things.

Aligning himself with Dolph Ziggler is a welcoming move, but since the tag team division is already stacked, the company could book them in a solid feud with someone like Finn Balor.

Considering that Finn wins the Intercontinental Championship from Rollins, there's a strong possibility that a lot of challengers would look for their opportunities. A feud of this stature seems the way to go with "The Chosen One" finally getting his moment with a championship he held in his previous WWE run.

#6 - Jeff Hardy vs. Andrade 'Cien' Almas for the United States Championship

This will be deadly.

Having defeated Jinder Mahal and Shelton Benjamin, the newly crowned United States Champion is riding a high, but a challenger in Andrade 'Cien' Almas could be awaiting him somewhere down the road.

Since the company is always looking to promote top Mexican performers, there's no way they won't go ahead with the former NXT Champion.

Jeff Hardy vs. Andrade 'Cien' Almas will remind you of why you love professional wrestling in the first place.

#5 - John Cena vs. Samoa Joe

This will be insane!

The year 2018 could see the 16-time World Champion John Cena featured in a marquee feud and, considering that it's still a prediction, it is necessary to build this feud to get Samoa Joe over.

'The Destroyer' is one of the hottest commodities on the blue brand and a sensational feud with the 'Franchise' could really elevate him as the top guy.

The marketability of this bout will be huge and the addition of some stipulations would make the match more interesting than ever. If the company wants to make a huge star, then they need to extract Joe's potential and book him to decimate John just like Brock Lesnar did.

#4 - Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Randy Orton

Talk about a game changer.

Shinsuke Nakamura's heel turn has rejuvenated his career back to relevance. Currently in a feud with "The Phenomenal One," there's no denying that Nakamura has the odds in his favor to win the WWE Championship at Backlash.

However, if he doesn't, there's a Viper around the corner awaiting his presence. These two superstars have crossed paths before, but with Shinsuke Nakamura turning heel, this rivalry could be a game changer for Randy Orton.

#3 - Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley

The Dominator Vs. The Beast

This match has been rumored to happen for months at the biggest party of the summer, Summerslam. Since Brock Lesnar has resigned with the WWE, there's a strong possibility that we could be getting this match sooner rather than later.

After shocking the world yet another time, Brock Lesnar defeated Roman Reigns in a successful retention. Therefore, this potential feud could be for the Universal Championship.

Considering that Bobby Lashley has some unfinished business within the WWE, a feud with Brock Lesnar at Summerslam could be the opening he needs.

#2 - AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan

A match for the ages.

Despite the fantastic encounter on Smackdown Live, there could be a sequel awaiting us in 2018. Daniel Bryan's heroic return to the squared circle has brought tremendous star power on the blue brand.

Since both the superstars will be involved in different feuds in the coming months, there's still a possibility that they could be each other's dancing partners at a later date.

This match could end with Bryan getting the better of "The Phenomenal One." However, assuming that the Miz wins the Money in the Bank ladder match, he could cash in his opportunity on Daniel Bryan and win the WWE Championship. Talk about storytelling.

#1 - Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins

The main event could be a war.

Well, this would be an ideal feud to close the curtain with Roman Reigns squaring off against his Shield brother, Seth Rollins.

The match makes sense since WWE could be looking forward to booking a Shield triple threat at WrestleMania 35.

The feud could get personal with both superstars trying to prove who is the most dominant. and while 'The Architect' will give a stupendous performance, the intervention of 'The Lunatic Fringe' could see this rivalry go down in history.

If there's a momentous time for the company to turn Dean heel, it is now. Imagine the heat Dean could get when he hits both his brothers with multiple chair shots and stands tall.