10 Most Emotional WWE WrestleMania Moments Of All Time
WrestleMania is the biggest show of the year in the wrestling calendar, and WWE tends to go all out with the event - so much so it is now a two-night spectacular. The company tends to put its biggest matches on here and often brings long-term storylines to their climax on this show.
10 Most Emotional WWE Royal Rumble Moments Of All Time
The Royal Rumble is arguably the most exciting event in WWE history, and there have been several emotional moments at Royal Rumble over the years.Considering how long fans have often been invested in the angles heading into this show it is no surprise that there are often a lot of emotions involved at WrestleMania. WWE actively looks to draw that from its crowd, and more often than not they are successful, with some incredibly emotional situations having unfolded at this show.
10 Sasha Banks & Bianca Belair Showcase Their Emotions
The Ladies Were In Tears
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 37 | Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair |
Some moments are emotional when fans watch the product due to the storylines, but other times it is due to real-life elements. That was clear when Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair got the chance to headline WrestleMania, which was only the second time women had been in that spot.
However, it was the significance that this was the first time two black women had been put into that spot. The emotion from both women is what made this even more of a point, with both ladies crying before the match even began, which rubbed off on audiences.
9 Wrestling Returns
It Hadn't Been The Same In The ThunderDome
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 37 | None |
WWE did its best throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to still provide fans with as much entertainment as possible, and creating the ThunderDome with no preparation time was impressive. However, everyone longed for it to be over and for fans to return to their seats, and at WrestleMania 37 that wish became a reality.
Every PPV Main Event From The WWE ThunderDome, Ranked From Worst To Best
WWE's ThunderDome Era has come and gone, and there was a plethora of memorable WWE pay-per-views with a mixture of brilliance and poor main events.WWE started the show with the entire roster on the stage as Vince McMahon introduced the event. Simply hearing the fans again was a goosebumps moment that won't be forgotten, and the emotions on the faces of the wrestlers on the stage told the whole story. This wasn't emotion because of a storyline, it was real life.
8 The Slam Heard Around The World
It's A Moment That Has Been Replayed Countless Times
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 3 | Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant |
Andre The Giant and Hulk Hogan had a fantastic rivalry, and the two men were the biggest stars of the time when they collided at WrestleMania 3. It brought a true big-fight feel, which is exactly what the Grandest Stage Of Them All is all about, and the moment when Hogan bodyslammed his opponent created real emotion from fans.
It was something people tuned in to see, not knowing whether it could happen or not. However, the moment it did certainly created an emotional response, and it has stood the test of time.
7 The End Of An Era
Three Legends Shared A Moment
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 28 | Triple H vs. The Undertaker |
WWE rarely strings together storylines over multiple WrestleManias, but that was the case with The Undertaker's rivalry against Shawn Michaels and Triple H. They told the story of the D-Generation X stars being desperate to end Undertaker's undefeated streak, but it was too much for them to do.
At the end of Triple H's Hell In A Cell bout against the Deadman, they all came together in an emotional and unforgettable moment. They all came together on top of the ramp, hugging each other to earn a standing ovation from the fans to wrap up an amazing situation.
6 An Emotional Reunion
Fans Loved Seeing Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth Together
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 7 | The Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage |
Randy Savage's relationship with Miss Elizabeth was an amazing one that audiences truly connected with, which is rare for a couple in the business. However, the two had gotten over well, but heading into WrestleMania 7 Savage was working with Queen Sherri by his side.
That was until after the match when Sherri attacked him, which led to Elizabeth hitting the ring to make the save. It created an amazing moment where they reunited inside the ring, which was emotional for everyone.
5 Women Make History
It Was A Long Time Coming
Event | Match |
|---|---|
WrestleMania 35 | Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey |
A women's match headlining WrestleMania is something that seemed impossible for such a long time considering how poorly they were booked. However, as time went on it started to become clear it was something that audiences wanted to see happen, and the company built up stars capable of doing it.
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4 YestleMania!
Daniel Bryan Finally Won The Big One
Event | Match |
|---|---|
WrestleMania 30 | Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton |
Underdog moments in professional wrestling will always command an emotional response, but that was taken to new heights when Daniel Bryan finally won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship because of how loved he was.
Bryan had completely won audiences over, and seeing the outpouring of love he received when defeating Randy Orton and Batista was special. It's something fans had effectively pushed to make happen as this wasn't part of any original WWE planning, and the collective moment made it an emotional one.
3 The Streak Is Over
A Moment No Fan Saw Coming
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 30 | Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker |
The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania was something that few people ever thought would come to an end, yet at the hands of Brock Lesnar that is exactly what happened. Considering how many years Undertaker had dominated, and the number of top stars he'd defeated fans had just become accustomed to him winning.
Everyone always expected Undertaker to kick out of his opponent's finishers, and when that didn't happen on this night there was a genuine stunned silence. There's never been a reaction like this to a match finish, and it's unlikely there ever will be again due to the emotions involved.
2 KofiMania Becomes Reality
Kofi Kingston Went Against The Odds
Event | Match |
|---|---|
WrestleMania 35 | Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan |
Kofi Kingston winning the WWE Championship was a huge moment in wrestling and one that created tons of emotions in people. Not only was it a great underdog story, and an example of someone's hard work paying off over time, but it became emotional due to him being the first African-born wrestler to win the WWE Title.
Every Kofi Kingston WWE Royal Rumble Elimination Save, Ranked Worst To Best
WWE fans are always excited for Kofi Kingston's amazing spot at every Royal Rumble, having provided some of the craziest saves in the event's history!It was significant and inspiring for people, and it led to huge emotions coming out of people. It wasn't just fans getting emotional either with videos of MVP becoming emotional and other wrestlers sharing their thoughts proving it had a bigger impact.
1 "I'm Sorry, I Love You"
Shawn Michaels Brought An End To Ric Flair's Career
Event | Match |
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WrestleMania 24 | Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair |
Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair are two wrestlers who always competed with their hearts on their sleeves, with fans able to openly read their emotions. That was never clearer than their WrestleMania 24 encounter, which ended Flair's career - at least in WWE.
If Flair lost he had to retire (even though he went on to wrestle elsewhere), and fans completely bought into the emotions. With Michaels being a genuine friend of Flair's, he openly said, "I'm sorry, I love you," before delivering his final Sweet Chin Music, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house afterward.
