10 Times Wrestlers Got Standing Ovations In Defeat

[@heelgill]

The ovation the Undertaker received after losing the streak was something amazing yet emotional. People weren’t sure if that was the last time they’d see the Undertaker perform again.

[@JangoMike]

Seriously! In my mind, I always figured Taker would Retire and Lose his Steak all in the same Night.

[@6xssickness]

So happy to see Benoit vs angle get some love. One of my top 5 favorite matches all time

[@moosaaijaz1615]

My favorite

[@joshualee7380]

Open to finish an amazing match!

[@AnonymousRandomGuy006]

That’s the only reason I clicked Royal Rumble 2003

[@jonjay2909]

Cedric Alexander after losing to Kota Ibushi in the second round of the Cruiserweight Classic

[@yungtim52]

HIRE CEDRIC!!!

[@chadduckenfield7374]

Facts

[@siegfriedc2332]

PLEASE SIGN CEDRIC! A shame Vince is burying him now though.

[@NDTexan]

Brian Kendrick also after losing to ibush in the classic.

[@willkayl8793]

This is true.

[@reptvismy13threason]

I wonder if Adam Cole,Io Shirai,Finn Balor losing their reigns with the crowds back would have gotten a standing ovation especally Shirai and Cole as they were the best on NXT.

[@MegaGeekMixer]

Io actually did get a ovation after she lose her title WWE exclusive video

[@Smeeeeeghead]

Adam Cole for sure. He had that title for such a long time.

[@DukesMusic84]

Ric Flair at WM 24 when he lost to HBK and retired, that one gave me chills.

[@jackdon4804]

Surprised Walter vs Tyler Bate at NXT Takeover UK Cardiff wasn’t on here; not only was there a massive standing ovation but that was one of the top crowds ever

[@PrizeJ]

I loved when the entire crowd was singing "please don't take me home", it was electric.

[@vlahakisnick]

Honorable mention to Jeff Hardy after his match against The Undertaker

[@matthewlawlis2421]

You missed the hell in a cell match the Mick Foley lost to Undertaker in. He got a standing ovation and got over during that match.

[@tinotica]

Ooh good one

[@meirnissim5927]

Macho Man Randy Savage Wrestlemania VII reunion with Miss Elizabeth

[@jeremywilliams5141]

1. Ric Flair (Wrestlemania XXIV) 2. Shawn Michaels (Wrestlemania XXVI) 3. Macho Man Randy Savage (Wrestlemania VII)

[@spike43m]

Surprised Jeff hardy vs undertaker didn't make it on the list

[@tinotica]

They probably meant organic standing ovations. The audience didn’t applaud until Undertaker came back in the ring and gave respect to Jeff

[@jwowzers320]

I was there for takeover Chicago. It's so surreal knowing that I was living in a moment that would become so iconic.

[@keshavbhargavbakshi]

Profile pic checks out

[@adamdufty2536]

Not sure if it would qualify, since the live audience was WWE talent only, but I'd say El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Drake Maverick (WWE NXT, June 3, 2020) for the cruiser-weight title at least needs an honorable mention. I'm sure all the fans watching at home were on their feet in spirit for Drake as he was fighting for his job.

[@keshavbhargavbakshi]

I popped so hard when HHH came and gave Drake the contract

[@MrAce-lm8es]

"The Enigma" Jeff Hardy earning The Undertaker's respect which officially made him a Tweener, heading back to Babyface. Brought a tear to my eye 😢.

[@still-standingrunner810]

The first one that came to mind was Ric Flair losing to Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania

[@superwrestling5512]

Shawn Michaels got a good reaction after WrestleMania 26.

[@victorarredondo304]

Cause that was his last match

[@CaptainCharisma0]

He got a good one at Wrestlemania 21 too.

[@mirzaabdurrehmanshakeel136]

You missed the Greatest Losing Ovation In NXT History Shinsuke Nakamura at Takeover Orlando Tom Phillips " There will only ever be One Shinsuke Nakamura "

[@ryanleikness3414]

Hardcore holly on ECW after he cut his back open... and finished the match losing despite the pain he was in

[@edgecrusher018]

No mercy 99 ladder match should be #1, as it was so spontaneous and not based on retirement or whatever but just because the match was something no one had seen at that point.

[@landonmiles97]

That Wrestlemania 18 match between Hogan and Rock is one of my favorite matches of all time. It’s incredible.

[@tinotica]

You forgot a big one: Edge and Christian at No Mercy 99. That match made them and the Hardy Boyz superstars

[@TheSportnut72779]

Did you forget about FOLEY!?!?! HELL well"ON" THE CELL....the foley chant as he leaves

[@rpprowd]

Becky Lynch at NXT Takeover: Unstoppable is probably my favourite send-off. Match made me fall hard for both her and Sasha's work (Sasha's arm selling is amazing in that match) but the crowd sending off Becky after the match while she holds back tears is a pretty special moment as well.

[@abdouhcn]

CM Punk at SummerSlam 2013 when he faced Lesnar

[@danielmelo7146]

The Undertaker: G.O.A.T.

[@jayyymarinooo]

Edge & Christian In 1999 After The Ladder Match Vs The Hardys

[@tinotica]

That was the first thing I thought of

[@josephalonzo8275]

I hate that I actually started tearing up by taker and was full blown crying when it got to sami

[@realmajorfitness]

Jeff Hardy after the Orton/Punk championship matches, no?

[@martinrubio6357]

Undertaker deserves that standing ovation

[@IamLegendaryguy1998]

Becky should be on this list she got a standing ovation crowd during her time in NXT

[@nicholastompkins6532]

Gota leave content for the sequel

[@chillgentleman]

Take out that Benoit/Angle match, there are so many more that could've taken that spot. Either Undertaker/HBK Mania matches, Taker/Hardy on Raw, HBK/Cena's hour long match on Raw. This could be a top 10 ECW list, Awesome/Tanaka, Dreamer/Raven, etc.

[@corymcdonald7534]

Where was Mankind at KotR 98

[@joshuacain9845]

Ric Flair at Mania 24 and Edge & Christian at No Mercy 99’

[@brandongordon2392]

Wilborn doing a positive list... I am happy to see that

[@f.n04]

The Brooklyn match was so damn good, and Sasha is so damn amazing

[@pric1019]

Mick Foley vs Undertaker at Hell in the Cell wasn't worthy?

[@mikeymunson9504]

I was thinking the same thing! I was lucky enough to see the match in person and was part of the standing ovation

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Andre The Giant's surprise appearance at WrestleMania VII in 1991, helping the Big Boss Man.

[@mattcarman]

Number 1 well deserved and a list of matches I’d suggest to any ‘non-wrestling fan’

[@bsamm]

Becky Lynch getting a standing ovation after a match with Sasha Banks surprised not to see this one on the list

[@sumigoutham1391]

That cheeky bastards 😂😂

[@Stonedkitties]

I think everyone's reaction to Takers streak ending was the same, utter shock and awe.

[@Dakshohri]

Another one of chris beniot can be added when lesnar defeated him for the championship on smackdown 2003.

[@MrAce-lm8es]

The Heartbreak Kid's Final Hurrah at WrestleMania 26 against The Undertaker.

[@foxboy1985]

Wrestlemania 18 to me is the pinnacle of them all (13 aside)

[@CJ-mq5lp]

Shinsuke vs sami just wow!!!

[@manmitpatil1547]

Why is shawn michaels after losing at mania26 not on dis list nd strangely why no one has mentioned dis in d comments

[@GenerationalTreasure]

More respect to Ciampa because he tore his ACL in that match.

[@davetimmons2757]

I am shocked that Eddie Guerrero vs Edge, Smackdown Sept. 26 2002 isn't on this list!

[@TheUncleWulf]

Chris Benoit was one of the best wrestlers ever. He should be inducted into the Hall of Fame for this accomplishment (not for what he did).

[@stosh5082]

While not as well known, Edge and Christian after losing their ladder match to the Hardys at No Mercy '99.

[@tearle29]

Thanks, fellow fans that brought it up, but how do you miss Cedric Alexander in the CWC after his match with Kota Ibushi!? That ovation alone got him signed! (Even if it's not the case, its cannon lol)

[@siegfriedc2332]

Eddie Guerrero v Edge ladder match on Smackdown. I think it was in 2002 or 2003. Was the first time my younger self witnessed something like it.

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Chris Benoit's standing ovation at the 2003 Royal Rumble after losing to Kurt Angle.

[@jessemagana4596]

Maybe Eddie Guerrero after his no dq match against Edge?

[@jacobboggs71]

I'm surprised you guys didn't even include Shawn Michaels after his second loss to the Undertaker at WrestleMania

[@Iliketoeatallday]

"And that's why he's better than Stone Cold" *incoherent nerd rage*

[@faruescobar4112]

Eddie Guerrero, After The No DQ Match Against Edge On Smackdown.

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Triple H in 2003 as the World Heavyweight Champion, in hindsight, was really lackluster. Scott Steiner Booker T Kevin Nash Goldberg Shawn Michaels was his best opponent during this year.

[@charlemagnemanz]

Shawn Michaels in WM 21 vs Kurt Angle

[@FreezingHistory]

How is Bret Hart vs Stone Cold not on this list, nevermind top 3?

[@ashtonholloway2836]

Lorcan and Bitch Takeover Chicago 2. When they came out the crowd didn't even care enough to boo them. By the end they completely won them over

[@tinotica]

Eddie Guerrero at The Great American Bash 2004

[@howardsimcox5596]

The Wilborne family home? The virgin must still live with his parents

[@arizonawrestlinginterviews1040]

Eddie Guerrero after he lost to Edge in a no-DQ match on Smackdown in 2002

[@kennethcrawford341]

Mick Foley No Way Out 2000

[@Oderus_Urungus]

& KOTR 98

[@martinrubio6357]

The rock and hogan was awesome

[@karandarade4654]

Keith lee after 5 vs 5 vs 5 match at survivor series 2019.

[@miker4883]

Edge and Christian after losing the first tag team ladder match

[@joshcollins4545]

Gargano vs Andrade Takeover CM Punk vs Lesnar summerslam Cena vs Reigns no mercy

[@ThePrinceVon]

I’m surprised Rollins wasn’t on this list

[@timbolitho-jones3260]

Onslaught t-shirt 🤘🏼

[@donaldfrederick501]

So Flair at Mania XXIV and HBK at Mania XXVI didn't make the list?

[@JohnnyLouis1145]

1-2-3 Kid after losing to Bret Hart 7/11/94 Raw

[@martinrubio6357]

Bayley is a good heel

[@DukesAPG]

It's not called out, but you can see it: Bret Hart, Survivor Series 1990.

[@JuanDiaz-rv2ky]

Where the hell is Tyler Bate after he lose against Walter?

[@tristandelgado420]

"sami zayn skanking his way into vince mcmahon's heart" is this a ska reference? lol being that zayn is a ska enthusiast

[@dubbmoon]

Adam is cool I just hate the way he says "this is the news", lol.

[@tylerwoodward9517]

1:23 it’s called a titantron.

[@emeraldaly7646]

4:08 uh....one of these things is not like the others

[@MarcieMoo97]

Why does he yell random words mid sentence? Like he's either so quiet I have to have my volume all the way up, or he's yelling so loud I'm having to turn my volume half way. Makes it hard to watch the video.

[@vinayaksharma734]

You guys missed Becky Lynch when she was defeated by Banks in Takeover She was applauded by everyone who attended the event

[@ez9966]

Video idea :Top 10 wrestler that could win mitb 2021

[@t-sixx9229]

AJ Styles

[@keshavbhargavbakshi]

I think Aleister Black and Sasha will win it

[@Joshdagod97]

This is accurate chief

[@lmao7744]

The Elimination Chamber Match in 2019 when Kofi lost to Daniel Bryan is one that comes to mind

[@lobo7196]

I feel WWE having the Undertaker no longer undefeated was fucking bullshit, having one of the greatest superstars that brought so much money and popularity to A company. Having Mark retire undefeated would have gave them more respect and be more popular but that's how it ended so we have to live with it, does anybody agree

[@CharlesNyonga]

Ummm.....Ric Flair retirement match? Ding dong, hello!

[@dbarto4601]

Anyone catch The Shot at Sin Cara?

[@martinrubio6357]

Johnny gargano should go to raw

[@TeddyKGB12]

No Stone Cold at WM13???????

[@kimchi2780]

Damn in that thumbnail Natalya looks so much like her dad. Its crazy how much Natalya and Charlotte look like their dads.

[@Vontroll]

Trish Stratus losing to Charlotte Flair

[@maninderhayer2924]

Becky lynch takeover unstoppable

[@trell5646]

Darby Allin

[@brianmoore3243]

Ric Flair??

[@vineelk5914]

John cena vs the rock?

[@youngneal412]

Rock still not better than stone cold. Hogan didn't like stone cold and thats the reason he gave it to the rock.

[@TheHardkore93]

Becky Lynch NXT Takeover Rival?

[@victorarredondo304]

Undertaker should have retired at WrestleMania 30

[@Fourmath]

Rhodes only got a standing ovation cause it was his last match. The match itself was awful