: Cesaro won the inaugural battle royal by famously slamming the 440+ lb Big Show over the top rope.
: The result permanently altered the landscape of WWE, establishing Brock Lesnar as the most dominant "final boss" figure in the company for the following decade. Other Notable Matches & Moments
: The atmosphere turned from standard excitement to pure silence when the referee counted to three. : Cesaro won the inaugural battle royal by
: Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H in a high-stakes match to earn a spot in the main event.
WrestleMania 30 (WM30), held on April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, is widely regarded as one of the most significant events in WWE history. It is defined by two primary narratives: the "Yes! Movement" culmination and the end of The Undertaker's legendary streak. : Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H in a
: A dominant, quick victory for The Shield ( Roman Reigns , Seth Rollins , and Dean Ambrose ) that solidified them as top-tier stars.
: In the final match of the night, Daniel Bryan defeated both Batista and the defending champion, Randy Orton, to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion . Movement" culmination and the end of The Undertaker's
: The show opened with a historic segment featuring "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and The Rock sharing the ring to toast the 30th anniversary.