2015 brought many Match of the Year candidates with it and with 2016 on the horizon, it's time to reflect back on those epic clashes.
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From amazing main event matches to surprise bouts that stole the show, wrestling fans were spoiled in 2015.
Here are the five best matches of the year.
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Honorable Mention: John Cena vs. Seth Rollins (SummerSlam)
5) Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
The Leader of the Roman Empire's breakout clash occurred at WrestleMania 31 when he competed for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but it was his former Shield stablemate who stole the show. Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to win the championship in one of the most shocking moments of the year.
4) The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar
One of the bigggest rivalries ever came to a head when "The Beast" and the "Demon from Death Valley" settled the score inside Hell in a Cell. This was a brutal war between two of the biggest stars to ever grace a WWE ring and in the end Lesnar stood tall.
3) Kevin Owens vs. John Cena
Owens' WWE debut will never be forgotten as he came up to the main roster and hung with the face of the franchise in the "Cenation" leader. In a jaw-dropping moment, Owens pinned Cena to the mat to earn his first ever WWE victory
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2) Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena
This epic clash over the richest prize in the game occurred at the Royal Rumble and had nonstop action. The frantic pace never ended and the bout had memorable spot after memorable spot and was truly a showcase for "The Architect." It all came to an end when Lesnar hit Rollins with a thunderous F-5 to retain his belt.
1) Sasha Banks vs. Bayley
Though it's technically an NXT bout, it has to be mentioned. You can really pick and choose from any of their clashes, but the one at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn really put the Divas on the map. Hopefully the main roster will follow suit soon. Bayley's storyline of finally overcoming the odds to win the NxT Women's Championship proved that in this day and age there can still be great angles in wrestling. The match was a five-star encounter and the gripping storyline only helped propel it to the next level.
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