The 10 most important WWE matches of the 2010s

#3 John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Ryback (Survivor Series 2012)

Look how young they look!

This match was notable for one thing - the debut of The Shield. The then-NXT call ups wrecked havoc and stopped the main event, shocking everyone who watched.

It signaled that the faction would get a massive push right out of the gate, and indeed, they did. All three looked like killers.

Of course, all three would go on to become significant stars in their own right. The Shield members have been at the center of the company ever since their debut. Years-long storylines and angles have centered on them. It all started with this gargantuan first impression.

The Shield altered the course of WWE forever, and as of 2020, are still doing so despite the loss of Dean Ambrose.

For everything that came afterward, including other matches on this list, it's obvious that this is one of the 10 most important matches of the '10s.