Nine years have passed since the electrifying WrestleMania 31, a standout edition of The Showcase of The Immortals that resonated deeply with fans as one of the finest in modern history.
The grand spectacle unfolded at Levi’s Stadium, charming audiences on March 29, 2015.
This memorable event was marked by a series of unexpected twists and turns, none more so than the climax of the main event, where Seth Rollins orchestrated the “Heist of the Century” by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract during the showdown between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
In addition to this historic moment, WrestleMania 31 saw the coronation of new champions in thrilling title matches, each leaving an indelible mark on WWE history. Let’s go intp what these titleholders from WrestleMania 31 are up to now.
3. Daniel Bryan: Intercontinental Champion
Daniel Bryan, now known as Bryan Danielson, etched his name in WrestleMania lore by triumphing in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.
9 years ago today, WWE presented #WrestleMania 31.
• Bryan became IC Champion
• Orton’s iconic RKO to Rollins
• AJ Lee’s final PPV
• Cena became U.S Champion
• Triple H v Sting
• Undertaker v Bray
• Reigns v Lesnar
• Rollins cashed in MITB to become Champion pic.twitter.com/BIhNPn9BGJ
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) March 29, 2024
Currently signed with AEW, Bryan Danielson made his debut with the promotion on September 5, 2021.
2. John Cena: United States Champion
John Cena added another accolade to his storied career by capturing the United States Championship at WrestleMania 31.
Wrestlemania 31 was 9 years ago today.
One of the funnest shows of all time. pic.twitter.com/sI16a3M1c6
— 👑𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕘👑 (@AdamGoldberg28) March 29, 2024
Presently focused on his Hollywood commitments, Cena remains on hiatus from WWE, though speculation swirls about his potential involvement in WrestleMania XL.
1. Seth Rollins: WWE World Heavyweight Champion
The climax of WrestleMania 31 witnessed Seth Rollins seizing the spotlight with his audacious cash-in, transforming the main event into a Triple Threat Match and emerging as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
9 years ago today, the heist of the century.#WrestleMania @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/9hs3QNonmc
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) March 29, 2024
Currently holding the World Heavyweight Championship, Rollins is slated to defend his title against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania XL, in addition to competing in a tag team match alongside Cody Rhodes against The Rock and Roman Reigns on Night One of the grand event.
As WrestleMania 31 continues to echo through the annals of WWE history, the journeys of its title winners serve as compelling narratives in the ever-evolving professional wrestling.
