WWE Rewind Chronicles – 2015 Storyline (January – June)

Rivalries & Legendary Matches in 2015

The first half of 2015 was filled with controversial Royal Rumble outcomes, unforgettable WrestleMania moments, and shocking betrayals. From Seth Rollins’ meteoric rise to John Cena’s U.S. Open Challenge, WWE delivered some of the most defining storylines of the decade. Let’s revisit the key matches and rivalries that shaped the first half of 2015.

🗓️ January – Royal Rumble: The Most Controversial Finish 🏆

🔥 Key Matches:

Royal Rumble Match – Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Bray Wyatt, Rusev, Kane, Big Show
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match – Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins
The Usos vs. The Miz & Damien Mizdow (WWE Tag Team Championship)

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

The Royal Rumble ended in controversy, as the winner’s celebration was met with a wave of boos, even with a major legend in the ring to endorse it.

Meanwhile, the WWE Championship Triple Threat match delivered one of the most electric performances in recent memory, setting the tone for a wild WrestleMania season.

Tensions grew within the tag team ranks as Mizdow’s popularity continued to create friction with The Miz.

🗓️ February – Fastlane & The Road to WrestleMania ⛓️

🔥 Key Matches:

Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan (WrestleMania Main Event Spot on the Line)
John Cena vs. Rusev (United States Championship)
Dean Ambrose vs. Bad News Barrett (Intercontinental Championship)

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

A main event spot for WrestleMania was up for grabs, and two fan favorites collided in a match filled with intensity and divided loyalty.

Rusev’s undefeated streak was tested by a relentless John Cena, whose pride wouldn’t allow an easy loss.

Ambrose’s frustrations with the system led to him “claiming” the Intercontinental Championship, igniting chaos in the title scene.

🗓️ March – The Final Stop Before WrestleMania 🚣️

🔥 Key Matches & Segments:

Bray Wyatt Calls Out The Undertaker
Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton Feud Heats Up
The Undertaker’s Cryptic Message

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

As WrestleMania approached, Bray Wyatt launched a chilling campaign to provoke a WWE icon.

Tensions in The Authority continued to rise as Randy Orton played mind games with their golden child.

Mystery lingered around a possible return from the Deadman, as fans awaited confirmation of the challenge.

🗓️ April – WrestleMania 31: The Heist of the Century 🎇

🔥 Key Matches:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Triple H vs. Sting
The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
John Cena vs. Rusev (United States Championship)
Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

WrestleMania delivered a moment that would shock the world—a sudden twist in the main event changed the landscape of WWE forever.

Two legends from different eras clashed in a match filled with interference, nostalgia, and faction warfare.

The Phenom returned with a statement against a rising dark force.

One championship streak ended, while another superstar proved that mind games can only go so far in a high-stakes grudge match.

🗓️ May – Extreme Rules & Payback 💥

🔥 Key Matches:

Steel Cage Match for WWE Championship
U.S. Championship “I Quit” Match
Fatal 4-Way WWE Championship Match

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

The champion fought off challenges inside steel, but only with the help of unexpected allies.

A brutal “I Quit” match tested the pride of two fierce rivals, with one refusing to back down until the very end.

Former teammates collided for the richest prize in the game, igniting memories of what once was, and what can never be again.

🗓️ June – Money in the Bank: A New Contender Rises 📈

🔥 Key Matches:

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
WWE Championship Ladder Match
John Cena vs. Kevin Owens II

🎭 Highlights & Rivalries:

A new Mr. Money in the Bank emerged, raising questions about who might be champion by year’s end.

The WWE Championship was suspended high above the ring, but even after the brutal contest, controversy followed.

Cena and Owens clashed again in a rematch that pushed both men to their limits—and left fans wondering who truly had the upper hand.

🔥 2015 Summary – The First Half in Review

The first half of 2015 saw new stars rise, iconic WrestleMania moments, and championship drama.

A surprise twist at WrestleMania left the WWE Universe speechless 🏆
The U.S. Championship found new prestige under open challenge rules 🔥
Supernatural forces were summoned and answered in eerie fashion 🎭
And the future of WWE began to take shape with emerging threats and returning legends 💫

As WWE moved into the second half of 2015, questions loomed: Who would challenge the reigning champion? Would the briefcase be cashed in? And what was next for The Authority?