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Many current WWE stars have come all the way through the ranks in the company in order reach their current spots. When these stars finally win championships that they have had in their sights for many years, they have emotional reactions.
This pattern has been seen several times on live programming in the past, as both male and female Superstars have been reduced to tears following their matches.
Most of the time, these are happy tears, but the reaction is a culmination of all of their hard work in one moment. These meaningful wins also offer Superstars the reassurance that the company believes in them. This pattern doesn't just apply to championship matches. Sometimes, stars become emotional after they face one of their heroes or break up with a long-time partner.
The following list looks at just five current WWE stars who became emotional backstage after their matches.
#5. Bianca Belair had a heart-warming moment following the 2021 WWE Women's Royal Rumble Match
Bianca Belair was once The EST of NXT, but she was unable to lift the NXT Women's Championship during her time on the developmental brand. Still, Belair became popular with the WWE Universe, and she was later promoted to the main roster so she could be alongside her husband, Montez Ford at last year's WrestleMania.
Belair is still chasing her first title in her WWE career. As a result, that her recent Women's Royal Rumble victory was easily the biggest win of her career. The EST of WWE delivered an emotional promo after the match before she pointed at the WrestleMania sign.
The former NXT star then headed backstage, where her husband was waiting for her. There, Belair became emotional once again, as the couple had a private moment together to celebrate her monumental victory. Belair then took a moment so that she could take in the fact that she was earned the right to participate in the biggest women's match at WrestleMania 37.
This past week on SmackDown, The EST of WWE announced that she will challenge Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship at the biggest show of the year in less than two months' time. Her win at the Royal Rumble was just the first step in Belair's journey to the main event of WrestleMania.
#4. Natalya becomes emotional backstage after winning the number 30 spot in the WWE Women's Royal Rumble
Natalya has been part of WWE for more than a decade. Even though she is a former Women's Champion, it could be argued that Nattie has been overlooked throughout her career.
The former SmackDown Women's Champion has trained many of the women on the current roster, and she was even Ronda Rousey's training partner when she made her WWE debut in 2018.
Natalya hasn't been part of a major WWE storyline in several years, but she gained a huge boost last month when she defeated Tamina to win the final spot in the Women's Royal Rumble Match.
The former champion was emotional backstage after this signicant win, and her feelings were evident in her post-match promo. She talked about her dream of going on to win the battle royal, something she has been unable to do in her WWE career.
Nattie was the final entrant in the match, but she was unable to pick up the career-changing victory because this year belonged to the EST of WWE, Bianca Belair.
#3. Shane McMahon cried after his WrestleMania 32 match against WWE legend The Undertaker
Shane McMahon made a shocking return to WWE TV in 2016, and he went on to face The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32 in a Hell in a Cell Match. The Deadman was able to walk out victorious, but McMahon's exploits in the match were unforgettable. In a moment that went down in history, McMahon threw himself off the top of the cell structure.
McMahon's three sons were able to walk him to the ring ahead of the match, and his entire family was waiting for him after the contest. During the "WWE 24" special that focused on WrestleMania 32, McMahon revealed that he broke down once he reached the backstage area.
McMahon embraced his wife and his father after what was a hard-hitting match. As it turned out, McMahon's return led to a lengthy stay in WWE, as he regained his status as a prominent player in the company.
McMahon's remarkable performance at WrestleMania 32 makes it one of the most memorable outings of his entire WWE career.
#2. Drew McIntyre was emotional following his 2020 WWE Royal Rumble victory
Drew McIntyre won the WWE Men's Royal Rumble Match in 2020, and he chose to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36. The Scottish Psychopath eliminated The Beast Incarnate from the Royal Rumble Match before he took Lesnar's WWE Championship at the biggest show of the year.
McIntyre learned that he was the first Scottish star to win the battle royal in a backstage interview after the match. He became emotional when he dedicated the career-defining victory to his wife.
McIntyre had worked almost two decades in the business in order to enjoy this win at the Royal Rumble. But his WrestleMania moment in front of a live crowd was taken away when the COVID-19 outbreak turned the industry upside down.
The now two-time former WWE Champion is hoping that he will be able to recreate this moment at WrestleMania 37 in April.
But his road to WrestleMania is unclear. The Miz won the WWE Championship when he cashed in his Money in the Bank contract at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. As a result, rather than having a guaranteed title shot, McIntyre will have to fight for one.
#1. The New Day had a tearful farewell on WWE SmackDown
The New Day made its WWE debut as a team in 2014, and the group has held the tag team championships several times. Kofi Kingston also won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35 when KofiMania took over the biggest show of the year.
This past October, the New Day's six-year long run as a team came to an end when the trio was split up in the WWE Draft. Big E stayed on SmackDown, where he is now the Intercontinental Champion, but Xavier Woods and Kingston were moved over to RAW.
When Kingston and Woods left SmackDown last year, the trio was honored with a farewell match. There, the members of the New Day officially said farewell to one another, as they had to adjust to the fact that their days as a three-man team were over.
Following the match, all three men became emotional backstage. Many fans knew how close the trio had become, so it was a tear-jerking moment to see WWE split the best friends up.
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