"WWE's Greatest Moments" features play-by-play announcer Michael Cole hosting WWE wrestlers and including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Owens and others-as they share vivid recollections and perspectives on the most remarkable moments in wrestling history.
From glorious championship victories to jaw-dropping betrayals, "The Architect" of WWE — Seth "Freakin" Rollins, has been thrilling audiences for over a decade; we celebrate Seth's top 10 moments like becoming the first-ever NXT champion, his shocking betrayal of The Shield, his epic match with AJ Styles to become the inaugural world heavyweight champion, the Money in the Bank cash-in at WrestleMania 31 — aptly named "heist of the century," and so much more!
One of the most accomplished Superstars in WWE history, Randy Orton has spent more than two decades leaving his mark on sports entertainment; we honor the top moments from Orton's career, like his brutal battle with Cactus Jack at Backlash 2004, the rise of the ruthless Legend Killer, his championship unification match against John Cena, the iconic RKO that stunned the WWE Universe and so much more!
SummerSlam has long been one of the hottest PLE's of WWE and the decade of the 90s certainly lived up to the heat! Witness ladder matches, a steel cage match and even a first-ever Boiler Room Brawl. Also, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship against Triple H and Mankind with Jesse "The Body" Ventura as guest referee; and we're all invited to a Macho wedding that served as the main event at Madison Square Garden!
Pop culture icon Hulk Hogan had an incredible career spanning over 5 decades and earning him 12 world championships; over the years, he became the ultimate definition of a global superstar; we celebrate the immortal moments of the Hulkster, like his legendary match with The Iron Sheik, his Icon vs Icon match against The Rock, his shocking WCW heel turn and the breathtaking slam of Andre the Giant.
With his incredible physique and unbridled charisma, Lex Luger captured the hearts of fans worldwide for decades; witness Luger's immediate rise to prominence in 1986 as he challenged the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Championship and watch the "Total Package" as he broke records, slammed giants, tortured NBA Superstar Dennis Rodman and much more!
A "Mic Drop" in WWE could mean a variety of things; a conflict escalating, emotions riding high, or a great way to let the world know exactly how it is. In the 2000s, WWE Superstars used the spoken word to cut down their opponents and used the microphone as their weapon of choice. Witness some of the greatest mic drops of the decade with moments such as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's "What?", Triple H's verbal assault on Batista, and Shawn Michaels' memorable return to Montreal in 2005!
The King of the Ring Premium Live Event has been launching WWE Superstars to greatness for decades; relive iconic moments, from a brutal No Holds Barred battle and the end of Hulkamania to the legendary Hell in a Cell match between Mankind and The Undertaker; follow the grueling tournament that crowned WWE royalty and helped shape WWE history.
One of the most feared and iconic superstars in WWE history, Kane forged a legacy built on chaos, carnage and destruction; relive the Big Red Machine's top moments, from his shocking debut and legendary battles with The Undertaker to his unforgettable unmasking, the night he set Jim Ross on fire and his incredible World Heavyweight Championship victory after cashing in Money in the Bank the very same night in 2010!
Born into the wrestling business, Stephanie McMahon has been a fixture in the WWE Universe her entire life; from leading the company as a top executive to delivering some of WWE's most compelling moments in the ring, Stephanie built a legacy unlike any other; relive her iconic rivalries with Trish Stratus, Brie Bella and Ronda Rousey, her shocking WWE Women's Championship victory, her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame and more.
A great WWE entrance doesn't just hype the match, it can create a larger-than-life icon; witness some of the most memorable entrances of the incredible era of the 90s such as Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and much more!
No one thrilled audiences quite like "The American Dream," Dusty Rhodes; whether it be on a microphone or inside the squared circle, Dusty was in a league of his own; relive some of the Dream's most iconic moments such as his legendary match against "Superstar" Billy Graham, his war against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and one of the all-time greatest promos ever given in Professional Wrestling, "Hard Times."
Making a WWE debut is one of the most nerve-wracking moments in a superstar's career. But for the fans, it's one of the most exciting things they can witness; the 2000s certainly proved to be a time of future Hall of Famers first appearing on WWE Television screens; we look back at the decade's most memorable WWE debuts, including Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Booker T, Rey Mysterio, John Cena and more.
The elimination chamber has struck fear into WWE superstars for over 20 years, leading to the creation of its own namesake event; relive some of the shocking moments from the premium live event, like Goldberg spearing Chris Jericho through the plexiglass in 2003, the first-ever women's elimination chamber in 2018, the debut of Kevin Owens as he takes on John Cena in 2015 and more.
Sometimes in the unpredictable world of WWE, rivalries become too personal to be settled inside the ring and superstars sometimes find the backstage area more suitable to settle their differences; witness some of the most tumultuous backstage assaults in WWE history with moments featuring The Rock, Hollywood Hogan, The Undertaker, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and so much more!
We celebrate the top moments from SmackDown's second decade; features the Steel Cage clash between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk, Edge's shocking cash-in on The Undertaker, AJ Styles capturing the WWE Championship in Britain, The Rock making his return to the house he built and more.
The Royal Rumble is one of the wildest events on the WWE calendar; and in the intense decade of the 2000s, great Rumble moments were etched in history, featuring the unforgettable WWE Championship match between Cactus Jack and Triple H, Santino Marella breaking a record for the shortest entrant, John Cena and Batista's epic battle in 2005 and much more!
Ultimate Warrior's energy ran through professional wrestling like none before him and his legacy will live forever; with moments like body slamming Andre the Giant inside Madison Square Garden, the unforgettable career-ending match against Randy Savage, the iconic title for title match against Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 6, the intensity of Warrior will always be unmistakable.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time, Bret Hart set the standard for excellence inside the ring; relive moments from The Hitman's legendary career, like the classic Intercontinental Championship battle with Mr. Perfect, his victory over Ric Flair in 1992 for the title, his crowning achievement as King of the Ring, his emotional return to WWE in 2010, and so much more.
One of the most exciting, thrilling, and jaw-dropping matches in WWE history is no doubt the Ladder Match. Superstars climb rung by rung to reach their ultimate prize, and audiences are constantly left speechless; witness some of the greatest ladder matches in WWE history with such classics as Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian, and more!
Throughout the history of professional wrestling, managers have been a critical element in many of the sport's most influential and controversial moments; relive some of the most famous…and infamous junctures throughout the last several decades featuring such prominent names as: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Mr. Fuji, Jimmy Hart, Paul Heyman and more!
Aptly named the ninth wonder of the world, Chyna broke countless barriers to become one of the most recognizable superstars in WWE history; we celebrate this pioneer with stories from Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Jarrett, Mark Henry and more; moments include winning the women's championship at WrestleMania 17, her "good housekeeping match" versus Jeff Jarrett, making history as the first woman to enter the men's Royal Rumble and more.
Known for carrying a live snake with him to the ring, Jake Roberts was not only a vicious competitor, but a true master of the spoken word, delivering some of the most memorable promos during his famed career; relive moments like his partnership with legendary rock music icon Alice Cooper, unleashing his snake onto "Macho Man" Randy Savage, his unforgettable feud with "Ravishing" Rick Rude and so much more.
Monday Night Raw is the longest running episodic television show in history! And in the unpredictable decade of the 2000s, the program was taken to a whole new level. Witness such iconic moments such as The Rock and Hollywood Hogan's electric in-ring confrontation, Kurt Angle delivering milk to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Batista's WrestleMania choice, and more!
From shocking betrayals and high-risk stunts to emotional victories and defining legacies, Backlash consistently delivers incredible moments in the aftermath of WrestleMania; from the bloodbath between Randy Orton and Mick Foley and the iconic face-off between Triple H and Hulk Hogan to the highly anticipated showdown between The Rock and Goldberg and Shane McMahon's death-defying leap off the jumbotron, this live event pushed superstars to their limits.
Driven on a "dare to be different" attitude, WCW Monday Nitro was the premiere program for World Championship Wrestling, WWE's biggest rival; Nitro was the reigning champion of the famed Monday Night War for 83 weeks in a row; relive Nitro's notable moments like Lex Luger dethroning Hollywood Hogan, Dennis Rodman skipping practice to appear on Nitro, the chaos of the first episode from the Mall of America and more!
There's nothing like a first impression! And in the world of WWE, the first appearance of a Superstar means everything, especially in the unpredictable era of the 1990s; witness the greatest debuts of superstars like Mankind, Kurt Angle, Undertaker, The Rock and so many more!
In the 2010s, the grandest Superstars gave the WWE Universe a lifetime of memories at WrestleMania. Featuring classics such as Shawn Michaels vs. the Undertaker, The Rise of Kofi-Mania, Seth "Freakin" Rollins' revolutionary moments at WrestleMania 31, and Ronda Rousey's debut with The Rock… this decade truly was a showcase of the immortals.
Aptly known as "The Grandest Stage of Them All," WrestleMania is a global phenomenon which every WWE Superstar strives to be a part of. And in the decade of the 2000s, the stars certainly shined bright! Witness such WrestleMania classics as The Rock vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, WrestleMania 16's Triangle Ladder Match, The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan and so much more!
