WrestleMania is the most awaited pay-per-view of WWE. The first WrestleMania was held on 31st March 1985 in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Many careers have been made and destroyed in Wrestlemania. WWE is said to start working one year prior to this event. WWE authorities come up with their best plans and storyline to set the fire for the grandest stage of all. However, there are some very emotional Wrestlemania moments that fans could not forget easily. Here are some most saddest Wrestlemania moments that you shouldn’t miss.
Most memorable Wrestlemania moment
Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair (Career Threatening match) at Wrestlemania 24
On 26th November 2007 on the episode of Raw Ric flair announced that he will never retire. But in retaliation Mcmahon entered the ring and announced that the next match he loses it will be his last match in WWE and he had to retire.
Since then Ric Flair won several career-threatening matches defeating opponents like Umaga, Triple H and Vince Mcmahon himself. A few days before Wrestlemania, the nature boy Ric Flair called Shawn Michaels and challenged him for a match at WrestleMania 24. HBK hesitated for a while but flair insisted and Shawn Michaels agreed for a match.
The match was full of close calls but the intense phenomenal match finished with the ending of the legendary career of Ric Flair. The emotions started pouring out all over the WWE universe. As soon Ric Flair gets up he was full of tears so Shawn Michaels and many fans who were present at that moment. It was still a sad moment to see a legendary career coming to an end.
Daniel Bryan wins WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 30
The path of the American dragon was never easy. He has always been the most under-rated underdog in WWE for a long time. After winning the WWE Championship from John Cena SummerSlam 2013, the special guest referee Triple H betrayed Bryan to help Randy Orton to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase.
Since then Daniel Bryan has become a fan favorite. Bryan even had a rematch but again he was screwed by the authorities. Finally, Daniel on 10th march 2014 invaded Raw with the fans and hijacked the arena. Authority Triple H came out and agreed with Bryan’s demand that Triple H will face Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 30. If Bryan wins he will be added to the Randy vs Batista match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Daniel not only defeated Triple H but later also made Batista tap out to win his WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 30. It was very heartwarming to see the underdog not just winning the match but also winning the battle for his existence. The yes yes yes chants were raining all over the stadium. It was one of the most emotional Wrestlemania moments.
Did you know : Daniel Bryan is used same theme song in AEW and WWE
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Baron Corbin vs Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania 35
On 11th March 2019, the Hall of Famer Kurt Angle started his farewell tour as his contract was about to over. He announced that it would be his last match at Wrestlemania 35. This was a piece of sad news but when the WWE universe came to know Baron Corbin will be his last opponent the news got worse. Fans don’t want to see a legend getting retired with a match, not up to his class.
Kurt Angle regardlessly had a match with Baron Corbin at Wrestlemania 35 and lost to him. Fans were in deep shock to see one of the most respected WWE superstars getting retire with a loss. At least he deserves better treatment for his accomplishments in the wrestling world.
Brock Lesnar vs The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 30
On 24th February 2014, Brock accompanied by Paul Heyman came to the ring and started complaining that Brock should be in a Championship match. But instead, he had no opponent for Wrestlemania 30. As they were about to leave the ring Undertaker’s theme song played and the dead man took his entrance inside the ring and signed the contract.
Undertaker and Brock Lesnar went toe-to-toe with one another at Wrestlemania 30. Both the superstars gave there everything they had. After 25 minutes of battle and three F-5s, Undertaker for the first time ever in Wrestlemania history had lost a match. This was one of the most unbelievable results in WWE history. There was complete silence inside the stadium after the loss of The Undertaker. Many fans couldn’t believe in their eyes what they were witnessing.
Did you know : Brock Lesnar got a sword tattoo on his chest because he hated WWE
Related FAQ
When is wrestlemania 38 ?
Wrestlemania starts on Saturday, 2 April 2022 and ends on Sunday, 3 April
Who is Seth Rollins opponent for wrestlemania 38 ?
Cody Rodes or Shane McMahon is going to be the opponent for seth rollins at wrestlemania 38.
What is undertaker’s wrestlemania streak ?
25 win a 2 losses