30 Defining Moments From The Last Decade In Pro Wrestling

As the decade comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to all the high and low moments. Before the decade concludes, here are the 30 most defining moments.

WWE Network Launches

TV has changed dramatically over the past 10 years thanks to streaming services and WWE also jumped on-board. Now, the WWE Network gives fans more wrestling than ever before for only $9.99 a month. And, that includes pay per views. 

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Debuts

There were rumblings of a new alternative to WWE was coming and it turned out to be true. All Elite Wrestling are finally giving WWE some actual competition, which is what fans wanted.

CM Punk’s Pipebomb

There are many classic promos in pro wrestling, but few compare to CM Punk’s pipebomb. With his contract expiring, Punk took a live microphone and shared his brutally honest thoughts about WWE. 

Becky Lynch Becomes “The Man”

Becky Lynch was always the odd person out, so WWE decided to turn her heel. Instead, fans embraced her like Steve Austin back in the day and she became “The Man.”

Women’s Revolution 

After a social media push, female superstars were finally given the respect that was long overdue. They have accomplished so much in five years; like main eventing pay per views, having their own pay per view called Evolution and even headlining WrestleMania 35.

End Of An Era Match

Shawn Michaels, Triple H and The Undertaker are part of an older generation of wrestlers that are basically all gone. In one match, fans witnessed the End of an Era Match; concluding with all three embracing atop the ramp. 

Seth Rollins Money In The Bank Cash-In At WrestleMania 31

Money in the Bank has been around for all almost 15 years, so most of the cash-in ideas have already been played out. Then, Seth Rollins became the first and only person to cash-in during the main event of WrestleMania. 

The Shield Debuts

There have been some unforgettable wrestling stables and The Shield ranks up there. Their debut at Survivor Series seemed like a cool spot, but fans had no idea how dominant the three would become.

Kofi Kingston Fulfills A Dream By Becoming WWE Champion

Kofi Kingston always had the skills and charisma to be WWE Champion, but he never got the opportunity. Eventually, WWE listened to their fans and Kofi realized a dream in a defining WrestleMania moment.

Brock Lesnar Ends Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak

I do not think anyone thought that Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak would come to an end. So, when Brock Lesnar broke the streak, an entire stadium fell silent. For me, that was greatest and most shocking moment of the past decade.