Genuine emotion is a huge part of making something work within the wrestling industry. If the fans can connect with whats going on in and around the ring then the wrestling product in question is doing something right. Whether it's joy, sadness, love, hatred, shock, awe or something thats just a feel good moment, the wrestling business greatest moments are all laced in emotion. And where do wrestlings biggest matches and moments so often take place? Why, that would be Wrestlemania, of course. The Showcase of the Immortals has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years, but when its good then it can be something truly wonderful. There are certain things throughout Manias history that have put goosebumps on the arms of many a fan and superstar alike, and many of those moments have gone down as some of the greatest and most memorable moments in the annuls of wrestling history full stop.] So without further ado, and with Wrestlemania 31 on the horizon, lets look at 13 of the most emotional moments to have taken place at the Granddaddy of Them All.
Once described as the Swiss Army Knife of WhatCulture, Andrew can usually be found writing, editing, or presenting on a wide range of topics.
As a lifelong wrestling fan, horror obsessive, and comic book nerd, he's been covering those topics professionally as far back as 2010. In addition to his current WhatCulture role of Senior Content Producer and Presenter, Andrew previously spent nearly a decade as Online Editor and Lead Writer for the world's longest-running genre publication, Starburst Magazine, and his work has also been featured on BBC, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, WhatToWatch, Sportkskeeda, and various other outlets, in addition to being a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
Between his main day job, his role as lead panel host of Wales Comic Con, and his gig as a pre-match host for Wrexham AFC games, Andrew has also carried out a hugely varied amount of interviews, from the likes of Robert Englund and Eli Roth to Kevin Smith and the Russo Brothers, to Kevin Conroy and Frank Miller, to Bret Hart and Sting, to Mickey Thomas, Joey Jones, Phil Parkinson, and Brian Flynn, to many, many more. Where his beloved Wrexham AFC is concerned, Andrew is a long-standing season ticket holder and an FSA Award-winner for his time co-hosting the Fearless in Devotion podcast.
