Triple Threat matches are a source of conflict for fans: some love them, others believe it takes away from the more sports-centered rule of having two sides facing each other. Today, we celebrate the best WWE matches that involved 3 individuals competing in the same match.
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The prospect of a Triple Threat is always exciting, especially when it's executed well. It's very easy to fall into the boring formula of "one person wrestles another as the third competitor sells their injuries." The following 10 matches were executed beautifully, standing out above the rest as the best Triple Threats WWE has ever put together.
10 Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar Vs. Dean Ambrose
The WrestleMania 32 main event may have been poorly received by fans, but the match that got us there was definitely a good one. Triple H was WWE Champion following a controversial Royal Rumble, so a Triple Threat match between Dean Ambrose, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns would decide his 'Mania opponent.
The three absolutely tore the house down at Fastlane 2016. Roman winning was never in doubt, but that didn't stop this match from delivering the goods.
9 John Cena Vs. Triple H Vs. Shawn Michaels
The story going into this Survivor Series 2009 showdown wasn't all that interesting given the names involved, so WWE Champion John Cena wasn't going to lose this encounter. Regardless of those circumstances, all three masterful performers put on a fantastic match that pulled the audience right in. Cena, Triple H and Shawn Michaels are three of the best to ever do it, so what else did people expect?
Fans knew they were in for something special when HBK superkicked his D-X teammate right out of the gate, setting the stage for one of the best Triple Threats ever.
8 CM Punk Vs. The Miz Vs. Alberto Del Rio
While CM Punk was certainly a candidate for "Best in the World" during his WWE peak, it's a little surprising to see The Miz and Alberto Del Rio alongside his name for this amazing Triple Threat.
These three put on a gem of a match at TLC 2011. This was Punk's first PPV title defense during his epic 434-day reign, and it was filled with drama and unpredictable moments, including Punk, handcuffed to the corner, unscrewing the middle rope to free himself.
7 Kurt Angle Vs. Rey Mysterio Vs. Randy Orton
There are some wrestling fans that may frown upon this match, mainly because the story going into it felt exploitative due to Eddie Guerrero's passing. The fact it only got 9 minutes also didn't help matters.
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However, Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle and Randy Orton made the most of the little time they got. It was fast-paced action from bell-to-bell, and while he may have won because of the sad circumstances, it was still great to see the cruiserweight GOAT win the World Championship.
6 Charlotte Vs. Sasha Banks Vs. Becky Lynch
People would usually roll their eyes when it came to multi-woman matches at WrestleMania. Not because of the women themselves, but because of the lack of care and effort by the company to properly promote their Women's Division.
Insert the Women's Revolution, and WWE's renewed focus on their female performers. Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, and Charlotte tore the house down, providing the best match on the card, and one of WWE's best Triple Threats ever.
5 Edge Vs. Jeff Hardy Vs. Triple H
His popularity was never in question; it was always about keeping his head on straight in order to be trusted with such a role. Jeff Hardy finally overcame his obstacles and won the WWE Championship, defeating Triple H and his longtime rival, then-champion Edge.
Armageddon 2008 gave Jeff Hardy fans a moment they'll never forget, in an amazing match that showcased all its competitors (and included some interference from Matt Hardy, too.)
4 Randy Orton Vs. Batista Vs. Daniel Bryan
Whatever your feelings are towards Daniel Bryan, it's hard to deny how important this match was. Not only was it amazing in terms of the in-ring product, but the result was what fans had been clamoring for since the "Yes" chants became a thing.
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It takes some serious pull for someone to make WWE change its course. Bryan wasn't in WWE's plans to even be near the WrestleMania XXX main event, but the demand was there, and WWE had to oblige, much like Kofimania.
3 The Undertaker Vs. The Rock Vs. Kurt Angle
With a main event featuring 3 of WWE's biggest stars ever fighting over the WWE title, it's hardly a surprise they managed to put on an instant classic that entertains just as much today as it did back in 2002.
Near falls and finishers define this epic Triple Threat that saw The Rock come out victorious over defending champion The Undertaker and Kurt Angle. His reign wouldn't last long, though, as he came face to face with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam a month later.
2 Brock Lesnar Vs. Seth Rollins Vs. John Cena
While the Royal Rumble match itself was heavily panned, the PPV delivered one of the best Triple Threats in company history when Brock Lesnar put his WWE Championship on the line against John Cena and Mr. Money in the Bank at the time, Seth Rollins.
Lesnar and Cena know how to provide the drama, and had the fans eating out of their hands. Rollins always delivers the goods, and they gave fans something truly special on an otherwise forgettable night.
1 Triple H Vs. Shawn Michaels Vs. Chris Benoit
While the obvious, major blemish takes away from this epic encounter, Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit put on not only what many consider to be the best Triple Threat match of all time, but also the best WrestleMania main event ever.
It's a real shame fans can't properly enjoy this match given the circumstances, because it's really flawless story-telling with fantastic performances from all involved. A month later, they would once again meet in a rematch, in a bout that was almost as good as this one. To say that these three had crazy chemistry together would be an understatement.
