It’s Mother’s Day, which means we’ve got a very special compilation in store for the fans. As the pro wrestling world comes together to celebrate this joyous occasion, we decided to play our part in highlighting some of the best “motherly” moments in WWE history.
Yes, you read that right. The pro wrestling juggernaut has given fans many tender and heartfelt moments for as long as it’s been around. So, without further ado, let’s take a look back at some of the best motherly moments in WWE history.
Linda McMahon stands up to Vince McMahon (WrestleMania X-Seven)
Vince versus Shane McMahon was one of the major rivalries heading into WrestleMania 17. The father-son duo met in a Street Fight with Mick Foley as the special guest referee. Both men spent most of the match battering each other.
The closing moment of the match saw Linda McMahon stand up from her wheelchair to prevent Vince from hitting Shane with a trash can. The crowd went berserk over the sight of Linda standing from her wheelchair to hit Vince under the belt.
The distraction allowed Mick Foley to subdue Vince, allowing Shane to perform a Coast-to-Coast on his father for the win. Seeing Linda literally rise up to protect her son from Vince was an epic moment at one of the greatest WrestleMania events of all time.
Bobby Heenan’s Mother’s Day message (WWF Wrestling Challenge – May 10, 1992)
Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon can never be replicated. The duo were absolutely gold together during WWE’s golden years. The Brain and Monsoon also delivered one of the greatest Mother’s Day monologues in the history of this business.
On the May 10, 1992 edition of WWF Wrestling Challenge, Heenan and Monsoon discussed Mother’s Day. Heenan said he wished Mother’s Day was every day. He then revealed how his mom got him a present on Mother’s Day – and Monsoon lost it.
Edge’s mom joins him on his appreciation night (SmackDown – September 16, 2011)
Edge was forced to retire after WrestleMania 27. The Rated R Superstar announced his retirement on the April 11, 2011, episode of WWE RAW. He would get his appreciation night months later on SmackDown.
The “Edge Appreciation Night” episode of WWE SmackDown aired on September 16, 2011. The real-life Adam Copeland would be joined by his mom Judy Copeland on the ramp to cap off the night. Judy passed away in 2018.
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Mama Rhodes joins the celebration (WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 2)
The Rock took his heel character to another level by dragging Cody Rhodes’ family into their feud. The Final Boss spent the whole build-up insulting the Rhodes Family. He even got into a verbal spat with Michelle (aka Mama Rhodes) during the tag team match at WrestleMania 40 Night 1.
The Rhodes Family, however, would get the last laugh the very next night when Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship. An emotional Cody handed over the belt to his mother as the entire WWE Universe cheered on the American Nightmare.
Becky Lynch announces her pregnancy
Becky Lynch and Asuka gave the WWE Universe a heartfelt moment in 2020. The Irish superstar announced her pregnancy on the May 11, 2020, episode of RAW – relinquishing her title to Asuka in the process. The Empress of Tomorrow had no idea Becky was pregnant, and broke kayfabe to congratulate her longtime rival.
Asuka would then chant Becky’s name as the soon-to-be mother broke into tears. Becky and then-fiancé Seth Rollins welcomed their baby girl, Roux, in December 2020. The couple tied the knot on June 29, 2021. The Man won the Women’s World Championship on the April 22, 2024, episode of WWE RAW.
