Happiness has become a rarity amidst this fast-paced lifestyle that all of us lead. It is something, all of implicitly strive for, directly or indirectly, but, often our quest for other materialistic desires leaves true happiness behind.
All said and done, there is no feeling in the world like true happiness or exhilarating joy. This is the epitome of emotions that every noble soul on earth should get to experience.
WWE for all its ups and downs has a unique power. It is the power to take fans on an absolute roller coaster ride of emotions, something I feel it's unparalleled at.
There is no feeling like seeing our favorite wrestler win her or his first world title. Also, there aren't moments more anger inciting than seeing the same get screwed out of a rightful top spot on the card, in kayfabe or behind the scenes.
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Wrestling also has the unthinkable power of making one fill up with sorrow. The sight of the Undertaker laying defeated at WrestleMania 30 still makes several fans choke up.
On the other hand, it also blissfully has the ability to give us utmost happiness which makes us laugh or even cry in joy. Let's delve in to see 5 modern (in the last 5 years) WWE moments when this happened...
#5 Bayley and Sasha Banks steal the show at NXT Takeover Brooklyn 2015- 22 August 2015
After a long and well-built storyline, the lovable babyface Bayley was set to take on the arrogant, yet talented heel Sasha Banks who had morphed into a very successful Boss character for the latter's NXT Women's championship.
This match was expected to be another one of the innocuous women's contests between two up and coming wrestlers. However, what transpired left everyone spellbound.
The two current tag women's team champions battled in a grueling, almost 20-minute contest which was nothing short of a spectacle. The match had near fall after near fall and got the crowd totally involved in it. It is still to this day looked back upon as an absolute classic.
What was fascinating was no one had expected this in their wildest of dreams. So when Bayley finally had her hand raised and Becky and Charlotte came to celebrate, it was not just about winning and losing.
It was about how far Women's wrestling had come. This match is where I believe, the women's revolution got its true footing as it showed the entire world that sky is the limit when the right women are given the right time and opportunity to wrestle. Fans across the globe loved it and it remains to be a well-cherished memory for most.
#4 The Hardy Boys make a surprise return at Wrestlemania 33- 2 April 2017
Jeff and Matt Hardy are two of the most beloved wrestlers of all time, both individually and as a team. In 2009 Jeff Hardy was arguably the most popular wrestler in the world. He was on the top of the mountain in WWE. Unfortunately, he left the company that year. His brother Matt was also soon to follow. He also left the WWE the following year.
The two then began a successful run in the then TNA where they went on to hold the company's top belts on multiple occasions, By 2016, Matt struck genius with his 'Broken' gimmick.
Jeff was soon to join in. The Hardys were once again an extremely popular act and wrestling fans beyond TNA's fanbase started watching them. This made all of us want them to return to WWE, the grandest and most of our beloved wrestling promotion.
On the night of Wrestlemania 33, as the New Day's music hit and the three teams set to compete in a ladder match stood bewildered in the ring, the fans were confused.
Most of us had a slight ray of hope in our heart for what was about to happen and when the iconic Hardy Boyz theme hit, the entire crowd at Camping World Stadium and millions watching at home burst into exultant approbation.
There was no moment like it, and the crowd stayed electric, chanting all the popular Hardy catchphrases for a long time. It was one of the most wonderful and heartwarming homecomings indeed that fans worldwide rejoiced.
#3 Daniel Bryan wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania XXX- 6 April 2014
Happiness is enhanced when preceded by sorrow. The very same happened at Wrestlemania XXX. The crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and fans across the world came were left in a state of absolute shock as they saw The Undertaker lose to Brock Lesnar.
No one thought that their favorite, the Deadman could ever be defeated at the show of shows and it made tens of millions of fans fell an unprecedented sorrow.
When the main event arrived, Daniel Bryan was exhausted and taped up after battling Triple H earlier that night. Everyone wanted him to win after the long and inspiring struggle it took him to get to wherever he was but, at that moment it seemed very unlikely that he would win.
So, when Batista finally tapped out to the Yes Lock, the entire WWE Universe rejoiced. Fans in attendance were happy and cheered the loudest they could as their chosen guy raised his hands and chanted his catchphrase. It was our triumph; Daniel Bryan who was never supposed to be in that position was made to win. It was a moment of absolute euphoria.
#2 Daniel Bryan announces he is cleared to compete by WWE on Smackdown Live- 21 March 2018
The fairytale story of Daniel Bryan's rise to the top seemed to come to a very sad and unfortunate end when he announced his retirement in early 2016. Repeated injuries had forced him to stop doing what he loved the most and at what he was one of the best in the entire world.
After serving as a decent consolation by being Smackdown General Manager for two years, rumors about his in-ring return began to come by late 2017. Even if wanted to return, it was uncertain that WWE would let him. On a night of Smackdown, in the ongoing storyline involving Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, Daniel Bryan made the best announcement he ever had.
In a promo which was arguably the best of 2018, Daniel Bryan told the entire world that he was cleared to compete and would do so at WrestleMania 34. Fighting for his dreams made his dreams fight for him and the entire WWE Universe was filled with the utmost joy and excitement as their hero would return to action. It was a real-life underdog overcoming all odds story and brought several tears of joy to fans all over the world.
#1 "I'm in remission Y'all" at Raw- 25 February 2019
When Roman Reigns announced that he was suffering from Leukemia since he was 22 years old and that it had returned, the entire WWE Universe and people beyond it were left in complete shock. Sadness spread all across as the staple of modern-day WWE, the guy so many loved, and others loved to boo relinquished his Universal Championship.
Roman then went on to give a very optimistic and inspirational speech about how he would be back one day, but, we never knew when and if that would happen. WWE seemed bland without him and ratings very much reflected it. People all over the world irrespective of what they thought of the Roman Reign's character prayed and sent well wishes for Joe Anoa'i.
After about 4-5 months, it was announced that Roman would show up on Raw to give a health update. People were glad to be able to see him but feared the worst as well.
By the grace of God, Roman Reigns gave us the best news we could ever receive. He just didn't swing for the fences, rather hit a massive home run as he announced he was in remission and back to where he belonged.
In a highly motivational and emotional speech, he thanked the people for their prayers and emphasized how much it meant to be able to compete in WWE.
This was the treat of treats for all of us. All of us were filled with joy, laughed and cried as our the true face of the company announced that he had defeated Leukemia once again. Roman is not just a superhero in kayfabe, he is an even bigger one in real life; we all better believe that!