Professional wrestling is supposed to look violent and painful, but the reality is that the people in the ring actually look out for each other and do everything in their power not to hurt each other. This is the subtle art of professional wrestling, and the ability to remain calm under pressure, even when things go wrong, is crucial.
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When someone is hit harder than expected, wrestlers usually issue what is called a “receipt” in which they hit them back just as hard. This usually resolves the problem and prevents the situation from escalating, but this is not always the case. Throughout history there have been cases where people have gotten really angry in the ring, which is always a dangerous situation as it can lead to mistakes.
Brock Lesnar rocks Braun Strowman in the face
He demanded that the monster among humans slow down
- Lesnar told Strowman to slow down
- He caught him with a legitimate punch to the face
Brock Lesnar isn't the type of person most would want to piss off due to his size, strength, and legitimate fighting skills. However, that didn't stop Braun Strowman WWE's Royal Rumble in 2018 when he heated up Lesnar after he was too aggressive in the ring.
Lesnar quickly taught him a lesson with a stiff right hand that rocked Strowman and stunned the crowd as they understood the gravity of the situation. However, Strowman has since claimed they both laughed about it backstage and moved on.
Chris Jericho got mad at Shane McMahon
McMahon didn't calm down and continued to beat him
- Jericho dropkicked him in the face to calm him down
- This happened around WWE Survivor Series 2016
Shane McMahon has always been a wrestler who brings a lot of energy to the ring and that has helped him captivate audiences over the years. However, he clashed with Chris Jericho in 2016, which angered the veteran.
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McMahon caught him with too many hard punches and he was enjoying the situation too much, so Jericho told him to stop. He even walked out of the ring to try and cool down, but McMahon hit him with another punch, causing Jericho to lose the ball.
Perry Saturn attacks a jobber in the WWE
He was severely punished for this behavior
- Terri Runnels had to calm him down at ringside
- Many believe that's why he got the trick from Moppy
In WWE, bigger stars are often given the chance to do this Work against jobbers to build their reputation with an easy win that showcases their skills. Perry Saturn did that when he faced Mike Bell. His opponent's inexperience only became clear when he made a few mistakes.
However, Saturn was anything but a professional when it came to the situation. He completely lost track of his opponent and began attacking him aggressively with real shots, which got him into trouble with management.
Eddie Guerrero screams for his wife
She was late for her spot at WWE SummerSlam 2005
- Guerrero could be heard audibly screaming for Vickie
- She was told not to go out at the scheduled time because Rey Mysterio was in an unsafe situation
The storyline between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero about Dominik Mysterio's custody was a real family affair and there were some interesting performances. It was all building up to their epic ladder match, but one moment went wrong, causing the perfectionist Guerrero to lose his temper.
His wife Vickie was originally scheduled to fight for a spot in the ring, but she never showed up. This was because she had been held back because Mysterio was in an unsafe place for whatever was planned, but it caused Eddie to completely lose it in the ring as he can easily be heard screaming and cursing could.
Randy Orton calls Kofi Kingston “stupid”
WWE used this moment as a storyline years later
- This incident occurred in 2009
- Orton was angry at Kingston for blowing a spot in their match
One of the most memorable examples of a wrestler getting angry in the ring was when Randy Orton snapped at Kofi Kingston. The Viper has always been known to have a short temper, and this was clearly evident during their match when an argument between them didn't go as planned.
Orton let Kingston and the world know how he felt when he yelled “Stupid, stupid, stupid” at him in the middle of the ring. The fact that Kingston's major push was drastically slowed after this incident didn't help matters either.
Sting is angry about Jeff Hardy's behavior
It's one of the worst moments in TNA history
- Jeff Hardy couldn't compete due to his behavior behind the scenes
- Eric Bischoff had to come out and tell Sting to stop the match immediately
Sting is a top professional and someone who has always strived to get the job done, but at TNA's Victory Road in 2011 He was appalled by Jeff Hardy. They were scheduled to take part in the main event of the PPV, but Hardy was in no condition to attend due to the drugs he had taken earlier in the day.
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Eric Bischoff had to go to the ring to tell Sting to stop the match immediately when the bell rang, which he did. But it made fans angry and Sting said he felt the same way.
Sexy Star intentionally hurts her opponent
She took the situation way too far
- She dislocated Rosemary's arm
- She was stripped of her title for this incident
Sexy Star was once a promising talent, but her behavior in 2017 during a AAA match was problematic. During a match, she completely lost control of the situation when she dislocated Rosemary's arm.
She intentionally injured her opponent, which resulted in her reputation being tarnished as the audience was shocked when she completely lost control.
Chris Jericho loses his temper with Charles Robinson
He tried to help Neville because of his injury
- Jericho attempted to end the match when Robinson failed to see the picture
- They argued in the ring as they were both angry with each other
Chris Jericho has seen and done everything in professional wrestling that has given him the ability to adapt on the fly when necessary. These skills were put to the test when he competed against Neville in an episode of Neville WWE Raw in 2016, and the Englishman suffered a freak injury midway through the game.
Jericho noticed that Neville had broken his ankle and couldn't get up; That's why he wanted to nail him immediately. It wasn't the intended ending, so Jericho lost his cool with Charles Robinson in an attempt to get disqualified to end the match, but it ended with a legitimate argument between them on live television in the ring.
The title swap between Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch is awkward
Their legitimate tension spilled over onto television
- They continued to have problems backstage
- Sonya Deville was also angry about how things turned out
Sometimes people who don't like each other have to work together on television, and that was on Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch. Due to the brand change, they faced a title swap, but this resulted in an extremely awkward segment where Flair even dropped her title to the floor.
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The issues between them were legitimate as they didn't like each other at the time and it was clear to see. It was an incredibly awkward moment as they got on each other's nerves.
Shawn Michaels kicks Vader in the head
He was frustrated with Vader's communication
- Michaels was seen yelling at Vader in the ring
- Michaels was known for his hot temper at this point
Vader and Shawn Michaels were both great wrestlers and their style should have created something special in the ring. However, her 1996 WWE SummerSlam match didn't go well because they couldn't communicate on the same team.
At some point, Michaels just freaked out. As Vader lay down, Heartbreak Kid started screaming at him and rightly kicked his head given the situation.
