From Cody Rhodes’ finishing the story to the end of The New Day, 2024 was a year of unforgettable moments in the WWE. With WrestleMania heading to Las Vegas and the highly anticipated Netflix premiere of Raw, it’s time to reflect on the moments that defined this incredible year. Here are the top 10 WWE highlight moments from 2024.
After falling short in his first attempt at Vengeance Day, Trick Williams finally dethroned Ilja Dragunov at Spring Breakin’. The match was a hard-hitting classic, with both men giving everything they had. The crowd erupted when Williams landed the Trick Shot to secure the victory, creating a moment that felt as monumental as a WrestleMania main event.
The feud between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed was promoted like Godzilla vs Mothra, and it delivered! Their August 26 backstage fight reached new heights—literally. The two giants battled into the parking lot, where Reed climbed onto a car and delivered a devastating Tsunami splash to Strowman.
In one of the most chilling moments of the year, WWE introduced The Wyatt Sicks, a new faction inspired by the late Bray Wyatt. The group debuted dramatically, with the lights going out and several WWE personnel found unconscious.
Led by Bo Dallas as Uncle Howdy, the faction includes Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Nikki Cross, all paying homage to Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse characters. The debut was a fitting tribute to Wyatt’s legacy.
TNA’s former Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry has had an incredible year due to his irresistible gimmick. The wrester’s catchy theme song and comedic antics have not only gotten him super over with the fans but a viral sensation as well, sparking hilarious memes.
This is why fans went wild on NXT when his music hit and he made a surprise entrance in a battle royale. Unfortunately for Hendry, he was eliminated quickly as several wrestlers ganged up on him. Nonetheless, we can’t wait to see more of Joe Hendry in 2025. The WWE Universe “believes” he will return in the Royal Rumble.
The love triangle between Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, and Rhea Ripley was one of WWE’s most captivating storylines in 2024. The turning point came on the May 27 episode of Raw, when Liv kissed Dominik after her Steel Cage match with Becky Lynch.
While the kiss itself was a bold move, it was the spark that ignited one of WWE’s most talked-about storylines of the year.
CM Punk and Drew McIntyre had the rivalry of the year. From ruining title shots to stealing bracelets, the two had been going back-and-forth at each other since last year. In the end, the Scottish Psychopath and the Cult of Personality ended their rivalry in the most hellish and brutal manner – Hell in a Cell. The two bloodied each other in the fight at WWE Bad Blood, getting creative with each move to inflict more pain.
In the end, CM Punk emerged victorious, delivering the Go-To-Sleep on Drew McIntyre with his knee wrapped in chain. The match got a standing ovation and received five stars from Dave Meltzer.
At Money in the Bank 2024, John Cena made a surprise return to WWE television, but the excitement quickly turned somber as the 16-time World Champion announced his retirement plans. Cena revealed that 2025 would be his final year as an active wrestler, giving fans one last chance to see him in action.
The announcement set the stage for a year-long farewell tour, with fans eagerly anticipating dream matches and a potential final title run. Cena’s retirement marks the end of an era, as one of WWE’s greatest icons prepares to hang up his boots for good.
The New Day’s 10-year anniversary celebration took a shocking turn when Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods turned heel on Big E. The betrayal was brutal, with Kofi and Xavier berating their injured friend and officially kicking him out of the group.
The segment drew some of the loudest boos of the year, and the fallout has been equally compelling. The New Day’s heel turn breathed new life into the faction, while Big E’s quest for revenge promises to be one of 2025’s most emotional storylines.
In a segment that spanned nearly an hour, The Rock returned to SmackDown to confront Roman Reigns. After a heated exchange, The Rock acknowledged Reigns as the Tribal Chief, setting the stage for a WrestleMania showdown.
As WrestleMania approached, The Rock unleashed his most brutal side yet, attacking Cody Rhodes with a belt and leaving him bloodied. The segment shocked fans, as WWE rarely shows blood in its PG era, and established The Rock as a ruthless villain. The visual of a bloodied Cody in the rain was unforgettable, setting the stage for an emotional WrestleMania clash.
After years of heartbreak and setbacks, Cody Rhodes finally achieved his dream at WrestleMania XL. Under Bloodline Rules, Cody overcame interference from Roman Reigns’ allies and delivered the Cross Rhodes to end Reigns’ historic title reign.
The moment was the culmination of years of storytelling, with fans erupting in celebration as Cody held the WWE Championship high. It was a storybook ending that will go down as one of the greatest moments in WWE history.
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