A lot of factors play key roles while building up feuds in the world of professional wrestling, and contract signing is certainly one of them. A contract signing allows two opponents to go face to face one last time before the actual match, letting the fans to get more involved in a particular feud.
While a contract signing doesn't always take place for every match, it is certainly common before a big match between two elite wrestlers, especially if they face each other in a big pay-per-view. There have been many such intense contract signings in wrestling history over the years.
10 The Shield Vs Evolution (RAW, 26 May 2014)
The Shield was the most dangerous faction of the last decade, and they faced many tag teams during their first run, but Evolution, who was led by Triple H, was certainly their biggest challengers. The two teams wrestled each other twice in 2014.
After defeating Evolution at Extreme Rules, a rematch took place at Payback. On the RAW before Payback, the two teams had a heated contract signing when Evolution dismantled The Shield with a calculated strategy from The Game. Evolution also delivered a Triple Powerbomb to Roman Reigns through the announce table.
9 The Undertaker Signed Contract For The Boneyard Match ( RAW, 17 March 2020)
The Undertaker's final official match was the Boneyard match, which took place at WrestleMania 36. The Phenom had produced one of his best performances in the cinematic match.
The contract signing for the match was unconventional. Styles tried to play a mind game with Undertaker and signed the contract backstage. Instead of confronting Undertaker, he sent Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, asking Undertaker to sign the contract. Although Undertaker signed the contract, he assaulted Styles' buddies to send a strong message.
8 Battle Of Billionaires Contract Signing Before WrestleMania 23
Battle of Billionaires match happened at WrestleMania 23, where Umaga and Bobby Lashley fought representing Vince McMahon and Donald Trump respectively. Consequently, they had a huge contract signing on RAW before the actual bout.
It was one of the entertaining contract signings in WWE history. Trump and Vince took jabs at each other, but it was Stone Cold Steve Austin who made the segment incredible. Trump eventually pushed Vince over the table to end the segment.
7 Charlotte Flair And Becky Lynch (RAW, March 4 2019)
Becky Lynch's WrestleMania main event spot was in jeopardy, as she was taken out of the RAW Women's Championship match by Stephanie McMahon. However, Lynch was allowed to regain her spot against Charlotte Flair at the 2019 Fastlane. The contract signing for the match took place on an episode of the red brand.
After an exchange of words between the two participants, Ronda Rousey interrupted the segment and mauled an already injured Becky Lynch. Moreover, Rousey officially turned heel in that segment.
6 RVD And John Cena Contract Signing ( RAW, 5 June 2006)
RVD and John Cena had an amazing match at ECW One Night Stand, where the former became the WWE Champion. The build-up was as good as their match.
With Paul Heyman by his corner, RVD signed the contract. But several ECW wrestlers invaded RAW and attacked Cena. As a result, RAW wrestlers also came out to brawl and end the chaotic segment by standing tall.
5 Stone Cold Steve Austin And Triple H ( RAW, 29 January 2001)
Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H wrestled at No Way Out in a Three Stages Of Hell match. Before they went to the actual war, they had a huge contract signing with Vince McMahon as a witness.
While Austin signed the contract peacefully, The Game showed his evil side and played a trick. Just when Austin was about to leave the ring, Triple H hit took a cheap shot and hit him with a briefcase.
4 Ronda Rousey Officially Signs Her WWE Contract ( RAW, 25 February 2018)
Although Ronda Rousey officially signed for WWE in 2017, the kayfabe signing took place on an episode of RAW in 2018. Triple H, along with Stephanie McMahon and Kurt Angle, introduced the Baddest Woman on the Planet to the WWE Universe.
Since Ronda already had issues with Triple H and Stephanie after WrestleMania 31, the contract signing didn't end well for The Game. Ronda announced her arrival and signed the contract in style by putting Triple H through a table.
3 Hulk Hogan And Andre The Giant Signed Contract For Their Match At WrestleMania III
The WWE Championship match between Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan was one of the greatest matches in WrestleMania history. Meanwhile, the contract signing of the match was equally entertaining.
Hogan and Andre had a backstage contract signing, as they were sitting at a table. The Hulkster delivered a spectacular promo, and Andre also gave a befitting reply to hype their WrestleMania bout.
2 John Cena And CM Punk (RAW, 8 August 2011)
John Cena and CM Punk created one of the greatest feuds in the PG Era, headlining several pay-per-views. The two men locked horns for the Undisputed WWE Championship match at 2011 SummerSlam, and the contract signing occurred on the RAW before SummerSlam.
It was a lengthy segment with a cameo of The Rock on a video clip. Both champions traded insult at each other and things got serious at the end.
1 The Undertaker And Brock Lesnar Contract Signing (RAW, 24 February 2014)
The anticipation was sky-high when The Undertaker faced Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30, where the undefeated streak was broken. The contract signing of the match was awe-inspiring, even though neither of them talked much.
The Undertaker entered the ring, and Brock Lesnar immediately signed the contract. The Beast Incarnate asked Undertaker to sign the contract, but the latter gave him Chokeslam through the table.