25 Worst Wrestling Moments Of 2023

25. Cody Rhodes Fails To Finish The Story

Let's clarify something straight away: Cody Rhodes falling short at the final hurdle in his first match headlining a WrestleMania demands the caveat that this result was for the best in the long run. Nevertheless, that didn't stop people from being all kinds of disheartened in the direct aftermath of Roman Reigns successfully defending his title via shenanigans (once again) in the 'Mania 39 main event. 

Furious, despondent, devastated and dismayed, the reaction from the crowd at LA's SoFi Stadium and fans all around the world was on full display as everyone felt ready to embrace Cody finishing his story and thus writing the final chapter in The Bloodline's saga. It wasn't to be though - nobody saw Solo Sikoa being the man who settled the biggest match of the year when he emerged from the crowd to hit the 'American Nightmare' with a Samoan Spike and help his cousin retain his championship.

WrestleMania 39 is one of the best WrestleManias in history though.

It was rammed with incredible in-ring action and satisfying endings. Even this match has aged excellently; all roads led to 'Mania 40, the immense ending to Cody and Roman's story (so far), and The Rock entering this saga as the 'Final Boss'. However, even all of that didn't stop fans from being really, really, really mad about it in the moment.