The Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
Undoubtedly the most compelling build-up of the four major matches, the rivalry between champion Stephanie Vaquer and challenger Liv Morgan is fueled by a desperate hunger to define their legacies. After clinching a victory at the 2026 Royal Rumble, Morgan has expressed the gravity of finally occupying the spotlight at the grandest stage of them all. As she noted, “I love to be in a position where I'm trusted. Finally being the bride and no longer the bridesmaid this year was so incredible.”
The conflict escalated from verbal sparring to physical skirmishes. Vaquer, who dominated the NXT landscape before moving to the main roster, has held the title for over 200 days, proving to be an immovable object. Morgan has countered this through the numerical support of The Judgment Day. Despite attempts by both athletes to undermine each other’s credentials, the core of this feud remains a genuine pursuit of excellence and a desire to prove their worth at the top of the card.
WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley
For nearly a decade, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair have stood as the pillars of the women's division. With Belair sidelined, the opportunity fell to Jade Cargill, who captured the title from Tiffany Stratton late last year. The current narrative, however, has been divisive. Some critics feel that framing the feud around accusations of Cargill being more focused on image than in-ring technicality weakens the aura of a top champion.
As Ripley previously highlighted, the evolution of the women's division relies on diverse personas and more substantial television time. While the current build-up leans into personal jabs, there is hope that the in-ring encounter will prove why Cargill belongs in her current position. The addition of B-Fab and Michin has certainly bolstered Cargill's persona as a gritty brawler, setting the stage for a hard-hitting contest.
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
Few performers have terrorized the main-event scene as consistently as Randy Orton. Pitting the veteran “Viper” against his former on-screen student, Cody Rhodes, is a classic storytelling trope that writes itself. Rhodes has described the complex dynamic between second and third-generation stars, noting: “Randy is a different situation for me because he's one of my heroes. You could tell me till I'm blue in the face, ‘Oh, I'm on his level.’ I wouldn't believe you.”
While the physicality between the two remains intense, some external elements, such as the involvement of non-wrestling personalities, have felt unnecessary. The focus should remain on the collision between Rhodes’ babyface momentum and Orton’s calculated malice. Fortunately, both men are elite performers capable of delivering a match that justifies the high stakes.
World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns
The history between CM Punk and Roman Reigns dates back years, with lingering tensions stemming from the infamous 2014 podcast comments where Punk questioned the corporate narrative surrounding Reigns. Now, both men stand at the peak of the company, yet they find themselves driven by a mutual resentment.
The feud centers on the disparity in their journeys: Punk envies the support systems Reigns has utilized, while Reigns craves the organic crowd connection that Punk naturally possessed. As noted in the build-up, both athletes have laid bare their insecurities, acknowledging that their drive stems from a desire for what the other holds. It is a 15-year narrative that demands a definitive, brutal conclusion.