A few of the most iconic WWE wins

The dynamic world of WWE is packed with numerous unforgettable moments; the iconic victories being one of them. While the world of professional wrestling is one where athleticism meets entertainment, many groundbreaking moments deserve special mentions.



Saying that WWE is filled with many legendary, emotional triumphs that are the defining milestones shaping the evolution of the wrestling world. Not only these wins have been etched on the history of WWE, but they also solidified the wrestlers’ success and popularity as well as significantly shaped their careers. Here are a few of the renowned WWE victories that are talked about even today.

Vince McMahon vs Stone Cold Steve Austin- WrestleMania XIV (1998)



The match between Steve McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin is deemed one of the most iconic moments of the WWE Attitude era. Austin’s victory against McMahon was a testimony to some of the best in-ring skills, brilliant wrestling tactics, and dynamic fighting expertise. It also addressed the well-known Austin-McMahon rivalry. The match marked a major milestone in Austin’s career and cemented his popularity in the wrestling world. It also established the historical ‘Austin 3: 16’ era which later became a major catchphrase in WWE.

Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels- Wrestlemania (1996)



The 60-minute Iron Man Match which marked the victory of Michaels is celebrated for various reasons. First, the match put both the wrestlers’ talents and skills to the ultimate test. This is because, as per the rules, the winner was announced based on the maximum submissions and pinfalls within the 60-minute timeframe. Both Shawn and Hart‘s technical excellence, in-skill acumen, and brilliant expertise, and the former’s win despite the high stakes which was also his first WWE Championship added to the match’s thrill and excitement.

The Rock vs. John Cena- WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)



The 2012 match stirred the excitement of the fans. Held between two of the WWE’s famous names- the Attitude Era legend, The Rock, and the PG era’s John Cena, the match tested their excellent fighting skills, abilities, and intense rivalry between the duo. It is regarded as one of the biggest events in the WWE calendar and The Rock’s victory added an intriguing conclusion to the fight.

Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton- WrestleMania XXX (2014)



The high stakes in the match among Randy Orton, Batista, and Daniel Bryan make it an iconic show even to this day. Not only was it a huge win for Bryan who competed against two of the most powerful names in WWE and won the Heavyweight Championship, it is a celebration of his remarkable fighting tactics, in-acumen, and expertise in handling his opponents’ toughest moves. Not only did he achieve victory against his in-ring rivals but it was also a triumph over the challenges posed by WWE decision-makers. The match was one of the biggest and most popular events in the realm of professional wrestling.

Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan- WrestleMania 35 (2019)



The in-ring contest between Kofi Kingston and Daniel Bryan is deemed one of the most talked-about popular events in WWE. Kingston is the first African-born player who won the WWE Championship in his fight against Bryan, a recognized and popular name in the wrestling world today. It became popular for Kingston’s in-depth fighting skills and WWE’s aim at representing underrepresented groups.