The video packages that WWE create are potentially the most underrated thing about the entire company, as within the span of a few minutes they can make even the most pessimistic fan to become very excited. Unfortunately, that’s not the only requirement in their line of work given the nature of the pro wrestling business.
More often than not they have to string together historic pieces of footage in order to honour the memory of a superstar, meanwhile, in other instances, they’re doing it because of a retirement or a Hall of Fame induction. Whatever the case may be it always makes for tragic yet compelling viewing for the audience, and we applaud the company because of that.
However, crying tears of either joy or sadness aren't something that most people enjoy admitting to so we’re holding WWE accountable for every single entry on this list. Do some of us go back and listen to them regularly in order to reminisce about wrestling times gone by? Come on, you all know the answer to that one – a resounding YES.
With that being said, here are the five most emotional WWE video packages.
#5 Bryan retirement
When Daniel Bryan rode off into the sunset, many fans could barely contain their heartbreak. After all, the guy was still young enough to compete at the highest level, and the leader of the Yes Movement was undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in the last few decades.
It was arguably one of the biggest losses in terms of retirements that we’ve experienced in years.
What made it worse, however, was the beautifully poetic tribute video that WWE produced for Mr Goat Face himself. It showed his journey from the very beginning in WWE all the way up til WrestleMania 30 and beyond, and they did it in a way that would ensure nobody would ever forget the name, Daniel Bryan.
#4 Warrior’s tribute
Following years of exile from WWE, The Ultimate Warrior finally returned to the company in order to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. As the headliner, many fans were eagerly anticipating his speech, and he didn’t disappoint as he spoke about his career, his wife and his children who joined him on stage for a brief period of time.
After showing up at WrestleMania 30 itself, the world was stunned when Warrior passed away less than 24 hours after cutting what would prove to be his final promo on the Raw after Mania.
The former WWF Champion was immortalised with a beautiful tribute video, with many fans still in shock at his bizarrely timed passing.
#3 Savage’s tribute
Randy “Macho Man” Savage hadn’t been seen anywhere near a WWE arena for years when he passed away in 2011, which made the death that much more emotional for the WWE Universe. Thankfully they did decide to pay tribute to the legendary figure, which they knocked it out of the park.
They played clips of Randy’s career, in addition to his blossoming relationship with Miss Elizabeth which captured the hearts of fans all over the world.
Savage was a trailblazer in the business and an argument can be made that he was the most often imitated star of his generation. Rest in power.
#2 Eddie’s tribute
The two former superstars that we mentioned were long since retired when they passed away, which is why this one hurts even more. Eddie Guerrero was in the prime of his life and the prime of his career when he passed away in late 2005, with the WWE locker room not quite knowing how to respond in the immediate aftermath.
The same could be said for the fans, with many of us not quite being ready to accept Eddie’s passing. The company did a wonderful tribute to a man who, to many, is regarded as a hero which is no understatement.
To this day we still sorely miss him, but we’ll always have that tribute show of Monday Night Raw to remember.
Prepare yourselves.
#1 Connor the Crusher
Out of all the historic superstars both male and female to walk through the doors of WWE, none of them holds a candle to the strength of young Connor Michalek. The young fan, who had medulloblastoma, didn’t have long left to live when WWE made his dreams come true by allowing him to meet some of his biggest heroes.
Following his tragic passing there was a tribute video released that was decided to Connor, and if you’ve seen it already then we can guarantee that you will shed a tear or two whilst watching it.
It’s one of the most emotional pieces of footage in WWE history and it perfectly sums up what a great company they can be with situations like this.
