12 Most Shocking WWE SummerSlam Moments Of All Time
5. Randy Orton Cashes In
SummerSlam 2013 seemed to be the climactic scene of Daniel Bryan's triumph. The underdog had built a huge head of steam, with most fans desperate to see the former indie darling capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Sure enough, he defeated John Cena (absolutely clean as a whistle!) and hoisted the belt aloft - a happy, feel-good moment through and through.
For a matter of seconds, anyway. Special guest referee (and purported babyface) Triple H shockingly booted Bryan in the gut and dropped him with a Pedigree, allowing Randy Orton to cash in his MITB briefcase and win the title with minimal effort.
The result was absolutely devastating, but ultimately paid off down the line, lending even greater significance to Bryan's eventual triumph in the main event of WrestleMania XXX.