5 Most shocking moments in WWE TLC history

We are just a few weeks away from WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, and this year's pay per view is shaping up to be a barbaric end to 2018.

Not only are we seeing the Monster Among Men face the Constable in a TLC match, but we will have a second TLC match, between SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Asuka.

In addition to these two TLC matches, we'll also see a huge WWE Championship rematch between Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles, as well as an Intercontinental Title match between Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.

But for as huge as this year's show is shaping up to be, the TLC pay per view has seen plenty of shocking, historic matches since the first event in 2009.

Here are five movements from WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs that shocked every member of the WWE Universe.

#5 Sheamus shocks the Cenation (2009)

The Celtic Warrior dethroned the Champ at TLC 2009.

It's fitting that the first item on this feature, took place at the very first WWE: TLC pay per view in 2009.

Bursting onto the main roster in ECW earlier that year, Sheamus left a path of destruction, before joining RAW near the end of the year.

Becoming number one contender following a battle royale, it seemed that the rookie Celtic Warrior would become the latest up-and-comer to lose to John Cena on pay per view.

Instead, Sheamus was able to hold his own against the Cenation leader, throwing Big Match John through a table to claim his first WWE Championship.

It was a truly shocking upset, covered on the front page of the Irish Sun Newspaper, with the new Champion rightly winning the Breakout star of the year Slammy the next night.

#4 CM Punk survives the odds (2011)

Punk takes it to Del Rio.

Winning the WWE Championship at Survivor Series 2011, few could have expected CM Punk would hold the prestigious gold for 434 days.

Then-RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis certainly didn't see this happening, as he hoped to bring Punk's anti-authority reign to a quick end after just one month.

Booking Punk against Alberto Del Rio and The Miz at TLC 2011, the Second City Savior was clearly against the odds but wasn't afraid to fight on.

Taking it to his World Champion opponents, Punk was literally tied up by the A-Lister and the Aristocrat, who worked well together at first, before turning on each other.

Showing that sometimes, strength in numbers doesn't work, Punk was able to fend off the two, retaining his title at the event, and continued to hold the title until the 2013 Royal Rumble.

#3 AJ Lee sides with the ShowOff (2012)

AJ costs Cena the Money In the Bank contract.

At RAW 1,000, AJ Lee made the shock announcement that she would become the new General Manager of RAW, jilting Daniel Bryan at the altar.

But after months of chaotic RAW's, AJ was removed from power, thanks in part to Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero, who claimed the petite powerhouse had been fraternising with John Cena.

At TLC, Cena had a chance to win Ziggler's Money In the Bank briefcase, and after a battle, seemingly had the contract won.

That was until Lee appeared, and whilst many believed she would cheer her friend on, she would turn on the Cenation leader, throwing him from the ladder.

From there, it was easy pickings for the Zig Zag man, who climbed the ladder, retrieved his briefcase, and started a close relationship with the future Divas Champion.

#2 An Undisputed Champion is crowned (2013)

The Viper, Randy Orton hoists his newly-won Undisputed World Championship at TLC 2013.

John Cena may be one of WWE's biggest ever stars, but he may also have some of the worst luck at Tables, Ladders, and Chairs.

At TLC 2013, Cena hoped to make history, hen he defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton's WWE Championship, in a winner takes all TLC match.

Whilst the fans were not too sold on the two champions facing off, once again, the two familiar foes worked well together, showing their years of chemistry.

But when the dust cleared, is what Orton who emerged victorious, capturing both title belts to become the Undisputed WWE World Champion.

Boosted by the Authority, Orton ran roughshod over the entire WWE, until he was halted by Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 30, who beat the entire group.

And speaking of Bryan...

#1 Daniel Bryan cashes in (2011)

Daniel Bryan shocked the WWE Universe at TLC 2011.

As SmackDown's Mr. Money in the Bank, fans were left constantly wondering when would Daniel Bryan cash in his contract.

Bryan, who had been released from the company just a year earlier, had made huge waves since returning at Summerslam 2010, winning the United States Championship in September.

But at TLC 2011, Bryan added to his championship collection, cashing in on a prone Big Show, who had just won the World Heavyweight Championship from Mark Henry mere minutes ago.

Winning the title, it was clear how much the title meant for Bryan, who proudly lifted the same championship his mentor Shawn Michaels had held, 9 years prior.

As champion, the title would quickly go to Bryan's head, who would start screaming YES! at every little victory, which would change the course of his entire career.