WWE likes to end their PPVs in memorable fashion, but fans define memorable in different ways. Quite a few shows left the audience shocked in both positive and negative ways. A surprising finish to the night will have fans talking afterwards. The goal is to have a productive but shocking end to gain interest for the next shows.

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Not every situation in question finds that result, as some unfortunately created a negative response. The one common trait from these endings were that they ended in ways no one saw coming. WWE specifically has a long history of events having this effect on the viewer. The following PPV finishes were the most shocking in WWE history.

10 The Montreal Screwjob (Survivor Series 1997)

The chaos of the Montreal Screwjob stands out instantly when thinking of WWE PPVs to end in shocking fashion. Nothing of that nature had ever happened on such a big platform in wrestling to make fans think the script changing on a wrestler in the ring could happen.

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Most viewers had no idea what was even going on when the bell rang without Bret Hart tapping out while placed in Shawn Michaels’ sharpshooter. Michaels leaving the ring with the belt and Bret showing anger as Vince McMahon looked on defined a shocking PPV ending.

9 Hulk Hogan Somehow Wins Again (WrestleMania 9)

WrestleMania 9 felt refreshing for any fans that were growing tired of Hulk Hogan. It was the first WrestleMania event in five years that didn’t have Hogan advertised for the main event. Bret Hart defending the WWE Championship against Yokozuna showed two new stars in a top spot.

Hogan’s political influence and WWE’s reliance on him played out in the most shocking fashion this night. Yokozuna defeating Bret somehow culminated with Hogan coming out and demanding a title shot. Hogan winning the title on a night where he was scheduled for a secondary tag match took everyone by surprise.

8 Crowd Turns On Roman Reigns And Boos The Rock (Royal Rumble 2015)

WWE was stunned on the night of the Royal Rumble 2015 event when plans were for Roman Reigns to win the match. There were some slight signs of the audience getting ready to turn on Reigns, but it felt like a small percentage of the audience.

This night featured the audience flipping the script on WWE by booing Roman out of the building the entire match. WWE tried to save the ending by having The Rock raise Reigns’ hand after he won. Fans cheered Rock but still booed Roman louder than ever in a shocking moment.

7 Brock Lesnar Winning MITB (Money in the Bank 2019)

WWE fans felt like the heel era of Brock Lesnar dominating the world title picture ended at WrestleMania 35. Seth Rollins defeating Brock ended his reign and saw a full-time face champ now representing the Raw brand.

Vince McMahon’s instincts of going back to Lesnar when needing some buzz played out at Money in the Bank 2019. Sami Zayn getting injured and losing his spot in the ladder match saw Brock coming out at the end of the match to steal the briefcase as the new Mr. MITB.

6 Steve Austin Drops Car With Triple H Inside (Survivor Series 2000)

Steve Austin returning from a long injury rehab played out when trying to find the person who ran him over with a car in storyline. Rikishi was the driver attacking him, but Triple H was the heel to set it up and create the feud with Austin.

WWE booked their first major match at Survivor Series 2000 to main event over the world title. However, there wasn’t an actual finish to the match since it turned into a backstage brawl. Austin trapping Triple H in a car and dropping it from a forklift was truly shocking at the time.

5 The Undertaker Buries Paul Bearer (Great American Bash 2004)

The Great American Bash 2004 proved that not every shocking ending is going to be well received. WWE booked an odd match that featured Paul Bearer trapped in a concrete crypt and The Undertaker having to defeat the Dudley Boyz to free him.

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Undertaker won the match and stopped Paul Heyman from burying Bearer alive. However, it was Undertaker to pull the lever and get rid of his closest ally. Fans were stunned wondering if this was a heel turn before WWE claimed he was just trying to remove his one weakness.

4 Chris Jericho Wins Title Match He Wasn't Meant To Be In (Unforgiven 2008)

Chris Jericho’s 2008 heel run is often viewed as the peak run of his entire legendary career. The World Championship reigns of Jericho cemented that, but the first title win that year came in the most shocking of manners.

WWE have their five-way scramble matches booked for Unforgiven 2008. World Champion CM Punk was attacked backstage leaving him absent from defending his title. Jericho replaced Punk at the end of the match and stole the final pin to become the new World Champion.

3 Goldberg Stuns Brock Lesnar (Survivor Series 2016)

WWE showed the best scenario for a PPV ending in shocking fashion when Brock Lesnar faced Goldberg at Survivor Series 2016. Everyone expected Brock to defeat Goldberg since he became the most protected top star in many years.

However, WWE did go for the shocking moment when Goldberg speared Lesnar to start the match and defeated him in just under 90 seconds. The crowd erupted in shock since no one saw it coming, and it played into Goldberg’s old character of squashing the competition.

2 Stone Cold Sells His Soul To The Devil (WrestleMania 17)

The Rock and Steve Austin had the perfect stage to deliver their biggest match and arguably the biggest match in WWE history. WrestleMania 17 had an all-time great card, but nothing touched the interest of Austin and Rock in the main event.

The match lived up to the hype with Austin and Rock having an intense fight-like atmosphere with a red hot crowd. WWE delivered a polarizing finish due to wanting that shocking reaction to close the show. Austin won thanks to his former enemy Vince McMahon helping him to show he would truly do anything to become WWE Champion again.

1 Edge Showing The Power Of MITB (New Year's Revolution 2006)

No one really knew what the Money in the Bank briefcase would go on to become when Edge won the first match of its kind in 2005. Edge went almost a full year without cashing in, and there were no teases of him cashing in before someone got in the way like most briefcase holders since then.

Many fans believed it meant Edge could name any PPV or TV show he wanted his title shot ahead of time. New Year’s Revolution 2006 had it playing out when Edge cashed in on John Cena after he retained the WWE Championship in an Elimination Chamber. Fans being stunned added to the moment and this moment helped make Edge’s main event run.