WWE Rewind Chronicles – 2014 Storyline (January – June)

Rivalries & Legendary Matches in 2014

The first half of 2014 was a turning point in WWE history, marked by shocking authority decisions, the rise of new heroes, and unforgettable WrestleMania moments. From fan rebellions to streak-breaking showdowns, this period was filled with rivalries and matches that redefined the WWE landscape.

🗓️ January – The Road to Royal Rumble Begins 🏆

🔥 Key Matches:

30-Man Royal Rumble Match
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match – Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

The Royal Rumble Match sparked controversy and a fan rebellion, as the WWE Universe voiced their frustrations over who didn’t show up and who lasted till the end.

Randy Orton and John Cena clashed once more over the undisputed WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but outside interference played a major role.

Meanwhile, Daniel Bryan’s rivalry with The Wyatt Family reached a boiling point, delivering one of the most intense opening matches in Rumble history.

🗓️ February – Elimination Chamber & Authority Games ⚓️

🔥 Key Matches:

Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Title
The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
Batista vs. Alberto Del Rio

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

Six top superstars battled inside the Elimination Chamber, but the Authority’s influence continued to cast a shadow over the title scene.

The Shield and The Wyatt Family went to war in a match that had the crowd buzzing from bell to bell.

Batista’s return drew mixed reactions, and his clash with Del Rio hinted at a larger role for him on the road to WrestleMania.

🗓️ March – YES Movement vs. The Authority ✌️

🔥 Key Matches & Segments:

Daniel Bryan demands a WrestleMania match
The Shield show signs of dissension
John Cena targeted by Bray Wyatt

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

The YES Movement took over RAW in an iconic segment that left the Authority no choice but to acknowledge Daniel Bryan’s popularity.

The Shield began to question their loyalty to one another as tension mounted.

Meanwhile, Bray Wyatt and his mind games took aim at WWE’s franchise player, igniting a psychological feud leading into WrestleMania.

🗓️ April – WrestleMania XXX: History is Made 🎉

🔥 Key Matches:

Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan
Batista vs. Randy Orton vs. ??? (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar
John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt
The Shield vs. Kane & The New Age Outlaws

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

Daniel Bryan’s WrestleMania journey was one for the ages, as he fought not once, but twice in one night with the highest stakes imaginable.

The Undertaker’s legendary streak was put to the ultimate test by a dominant force, creating one of the most talked-about moments in WWE history.

Elsewhere, Cena vs. Wyatt brought mind games and morality into focus, while The Shield showed unity and dominance in a major statement win.

🗓️ May – Extreme Rules Break Boundaries 🔥

🔥 Key Matches:

Daniel Bryan vs. Kane (WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Extreme Rules Match)
The Shield vs. Evolution
Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena (Steel Cage Match)

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

Daniel Bryan’s first title defense came in a vicious brawl against a former demon-turned-monster.

The Shield took on Evolution, reigniting a generation-spanning rivalry filled with animosity and surprise alliances.

Wyatt and Cena entered a steel cage, where escape was possible—but so was losing your soul.

🗓️ June – Money in the Bank Shakes the Future 💰

🔥 Key Matches:

Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a WWE Title Contract
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match
The Usos vs. The Wyatt Family (Tag Team Titles)

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

With the WWE World Heavyweight Title declared vacant, the championship hung in the balance in a high-stakes ladder match that crowned a new face of the company.

Future main-eventers clashed in the Money in the Bank match, with one opportunistic star grabbing the briefcase that could change everything.

Meanwhile, The Usos and The Wyatt Family delivered a tag team war that left fans chanting “This is awesome!”

🔥 2014 Summary – The First Half in Review

From the rise of Daniel Bryan and the fall of The Streak, to the chaos of a brand-new champion and the promise of a Money in the Bank contract holder, the first half of 2014 was unforgettable.

YES Movement challenging The Authority ✌️
The end of The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak ⚡️
AJ Styles makes waves in developmental (NXT buzz begins)
A new breed of Shield dominance before the split ⚫

As WWE moved into the second half of 2014, fans were left wondering: Who will rise, who will fall, and what shocking twists are yet to come?