Top 7 Wrestling Moments That Shocked the World – Wrestling has its own culture and traditions that go beyond the matches. These include the rules of the matches, the outfits wrestlers wear, and how they act on stage. Fans love to attend wrestling events, watch them, and even place bets on them on trusted online betting sites. This article discusses the most memorable wrestling moments that shocked the world.
John Cena vs Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan’s WWE Championship win was short-lived. After defeating John Cena in a 27-minute match, named event of the year, Bryan was suddenly attacked by guest referee Triple H. Randy Orton, who entered, using his Money in the Bank contract to challenge Bryan. Orton, who had won titles before, quickly defeated Bryan in just 8 seconds and took the championship.
Owen Hart’s Fatal Fall Witnessed by Thousands of Fans
During the 1999 Over The Edge event, Owen Hart was set to make a grand entrance as the Blue Blazer, but something went wrong. In front of horrified fans, he fell from the rafters into the ring. EMTs quickly arrived as the crowd screamed in shock.
A few minutes later, Jim Ross announced to the audience and viewers at home that Owen Hart had tragically passed away. The news spread widely, as what should have been a bright career was tragically cut short by a terrible accident.
Hulk Hogan Becomes a Villain
In the 1980s, Hulk Hogan was the ultimate hero in the ring and in real life. He encouraged his young fans to “eat their vitamins and say their prayers,” making him and the WWE millions yearly. When Hogan joined WCW in the early 90s, his popularity faded. WCW took a bold step to change things up. At the 1996 Bash at the Beach event, Hogan shocked everyone by becoming a villain, teaming up with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to create the New World Order. This move paid off, as WCW dominated WWE in TV ratings for over 80 weeks.
Jesse Ventura Becomes Governor of Minnesota
In 1998, the political and wrestling worlds were stunned when former wrestler Jesse Ventura became governor of Minnesota. He ran with the Reform Party and defeated Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Skip Humphrey. Though many wrestlers had joked about running for office, no one expected something like this. Other wrestlers have explored politics too, like Hulk Hogan’s presidential talk, Kane becoming mayor of Knox County, and The Rock’s future plans, but none have achieved what Ventura did. As governor, Ventura also made light of Virginia’s request for its 28th battle flag and supported gay rights, which was well-received.
Mankind Falls Through the Hell in a Cell
The Hell in a Cell match between Mankind and The Undertaker stands out among many great wrestling moments. During the match, Undertaker choke-slammed Mankind off the top of the Cell, and Mankind crashed through it unexpectedly. This shocking moment was not planned, and Undertaker, Vince McMahon, and Jim Ross were genuinely worried Mankind was seriously hurt. Fortunately, Mankind continued the match as planned. Afterward, Vince thanked Mankind for the incredible match and said he never wanted to see such a dangerous stunt again.
DX – WCW Invasion
During the intense Monday Night Wars, WCW and WWE tried their hardest to outdo each other. WCW even began revealing WWE Raw results before the show aired on TV.
To take things up a notch, WWE’s popular group DX decided to invade a WCW event. They rolled in with a tank and a microphone to hurl insults at their rivals. They headed straight for the arena entrance, but the gates were shut just before the tank could enter. DX, led by the WWE legend Triple H made a memorable impact before leaving.
Vince McMahon Marks WWE Dominance
In the late 90s, WCW’s success nearly drove WWE out of business, forcing WWE to target older fans. Eventually, WWE regained viewers, while WCW struggled and neared bankruptcy by early 2001. On the final Raw before WrestleMania 17, Vince McMahon declared, “The fate of WCW is in my hands,” marking WCW’s end and WWE’s new dominance.
Top 7 Wrestling Moments That Shocked the World
