WWE WrestleMania 36: 5 most emotional matches at the event in the last decade

The road to WrestleMania is already underway, but the company has few stops before we see the most marquee matches at The Grandest Stage of them All. It is a given that there will be memorable moments, and some wrestlers may even break character or shed a tear or two after their win. Drew McIntyre was emotional after winning the Royal Rumble match at the event of the same name, and we may see even more jubilation and tears at WrestleMania in case he does the unthinkable and takes down The Beast Incarnate to become the new WWE Champion.

The WWE Universe has seen a lot of careers transformed at the Show of Shows, and while some of them were simple stories, some others left the fans in tears. These stories were the ultimate representation that hard work can take you places, as well as a reality check that all good things must come to an end.

The last decade in WrestleMania history has seen a lot of heartbreaks and moments where the fans felt involved in the success of a Superstar. The performers took on the challenges and proved that the bigger the challenge, the higher the resilience.

It is with this in mind that I list my choice of 5 most emotional stories that happened at WrestleMania in the past decade for your reading pleasure, and welcome your thoughts in the comments section for the readers' kind perusal.

So without further ado, let's get down to it:

#5 The Showstopper's show ends at WrestleMania 26

The match involved two of the biggest names in the field of professional wrestling where Shawn Michaels' career and The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak hung in the balance. The match involved a series of punches, Sweet Chin Music, and a resilient Shawn Michaels, who showed that he has a 'Never Give Up' attitude even in adversity.

The Phenom told Mr. WrestleMania to stay down, but there was no quit in The Heartbreak Kid, decided to mock The Deadman's rest in peace style before giving him a chop. The Undertaker hit the second Tombstone Piledriver on Michaels, and it served as the end of the legendary career that had entertained us for a long time.

The fans in the arena and worldwide were emotional at this ending. It was a great send off for the Hall of Famer.

#4 Kofi Kingston Wins The WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35

Kofi Kingston has been a part of the company for over a decade, but he never got the push to the top. However, due to an injury to Mustafa Ali, the veteran was given a chance. The gauntlet match on SmackDown saw the WWE Universe immediately get behind Kingston, who had been so close to the top of the mountian on only a few occassions. The Elimination Chamber match that Sunday involved Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton, and Samoa Joe, where the Planet's Champion was able to retain against his opponents.

While Kofi Kingston didn't win the match, he did win the respect of the WWE Universe and Superstars who were behind the him and wanted him to go for the championship. Vince McMahon decided to place hurdles in the path of one half of the current SmackDown Tag Team Champion by replacing him with Kevin Owens at Fastlane. The New Day members didn't find this worthwhile and questioned Mr. McMahon, who agreed to grant a title match to Kofi if he won the gauntlet match on SmackDown.

The former United States Champion defeated everyone, but the Chairman of the Board added another opponent to this mix, Daniel Bryan. The WWE Champion pinned Kingston, seemingly putting an end to his hopes of a title bout at Mania. The New Day members didn't appreciate this and threatened to leave the company, which led to Mr. McMahon agree on the fact that if The New Day members win a gauntlet match, then Kofi will get a title match at WrestleMania.

The New Day defeated the challengers, and Kofi Kingston ultimately knocked off the Planet's Champion to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35. The WWE Universe appreciated and was in tears at this result.

#3 Brock Lesnar Breaks The Undertaker's Undefeated Streak

There are some moments that you don't want to see at all, but change is inevitable, and so was the end of Shawn Michaels' career, as was the end of The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak at the hands of Brock Lesnar.

The fans gasped at the mere sight of what just transpired in the ring and were unable to put it into words. Ellis Mbeh was ringside, and his shocked reaction at the unthinkable made him an instant internet sensation.

The Undertaker was unable to look directly in the camera, staring off into the distance unable to comprehend what just happened, and the fans were just as shocked. As a wrestling fan, no one ever saw it coming, and this changed the landscape of the WWE and WrestleMania in general because the undefeated streak of The Phenom showed 21-1 on the big screen.

It got the fans emotional and is one of the most shocking as well as an emotional moment in all of wrestling and WrestleMania.

#2 Daniel Bryan wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat Match

Daniel Bryan was the fan-favorite going into Royal Rumble event in 2014, and fans wanted him to win the Men's Royal Rumble match. However, he wasn't even entered in the match, and instead Batista, who'd returned in December of 2013 and vowed to dethrone then champion Randy Orton, won the bout insteaad. Following that, it seemed that the fans were locked into a showdown between the former Evolution partners at The Show of Shows.

The WWE Universe voiced its displeasure, and they filled in the RAW ring with The Leader of the Yes Movement Daniel Bryan, who challenged Triple H to a match at WrestleMania. The Game initially denied the request but agreed to face the former champion on the condition wherein the winner will be added to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania.

Daniel Bryan defied all the odds and the challenges put forth by The Authority. He defeated Triple H at WrestleMania and then went on to win the title in the triple threat match. Micheal Cole referred to the moment as the Miracle on Bourbon Street, and the fans were elated at the win.

#1 The Undertaker loses to Roman Reigns

The Deadman fell one more time at Mania

The Undertaker and Roman Reigns were a part of the Royal Rumble event in 2017, where The Big Dog eliminated The Phenom from the match. The two got into a feud where Roman Reigns claimed that WWE is his yard. The Phenom had used this statement for a long time, but when Roman decided to step up to The Deadman, the legend took Roman Reigns down during the build-up to WrestleMania.

The two took shots at each other, but no one thought that Roman Reigns would do the unthinkable for the second time in the history of The Grandest Stage of them all and defeat The Legend.

It was a shocking moment, and The Phenom decided to leave his in-ring gear in the ring, which looked as if The Deadman had finally hung up his boots. The Phenom returned the following year and fought a squash match with John Cena.