3 WrestleMania backstage moments that weren't televised originally

Modified Feb 21, 2019 11:50 GMT

Three of the greatest superstars, sharing a heartfelt moment backstage.

#1 An emotional Shane Mcmahon, moments after surviving Hell in a Cell

Shane's return is considered to be one of the most shocking moments of 2016. Even more shocking was the fact that his dad, Vince Mcmahon, pitted him against The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match at the show of shows. A lot was on the line as a win against the Undertaker would result in Shane getting the control of Monday Night Raw.

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What followed was a 30 minute brawl that saw Shane take the Leap of Faith, from atop the cell, and fall with full force on the announcer's table in one of the most harrowing moments in Wrestlemania history. It reminded the fans of that incredibly disturbing visual of Mankind falling off the top of the cell, back in 1999.

The Undertaker eventually won the match, but what happened backstage later was something we rarely see: An emotional visual of Vince Mcmahon in tears.

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