There have been many amazing wrestling matches over the years, but some of these are overshadowed by stories of actual fights between wrestlers. Today, I’m covering some of the most infamous real-life fights. So, read on to discover which wrestlers really don’t like each other!
Chris Jericho & Brock Lesnar
If you are a professional wrestler, you’d be wise not to touch the friends of Jericho; this is what caused the backstage altercation between the G.O.A.T. and Brock Lesnar.
During Summerslam 2016, Brock Lesnar was supposed to bust open Randy Orton, one of Chris Jericho’s friends. Instead, he busted him open with his elbow, which got a big reaction from the locker room. However, nobody knew about the match finish, not even Chris Jericho; this prompted him to confront Lesnar backstage after the match. It is claimed that Jericho forced Brock Lesnar up against a wall, only to be separated by Vince McMahon and Triple H.
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
There has always been some trouble between Michaels and Jannetty, even when they were a tag team. According to claims made by people witnessing the events unfold, the two came to blows after some instigating by Roddy Piper. They would eventually have a full-blown fight at the Temple Bar. Marty Jannetty was about to be arrested but got his behind saved by none other than Randy Savage.
Some of these beefs are less known but still carry serious weight and implications. Like our next two.
Booker T & Batista
In 2005, Batista ran his mouth about SmackDown, calling it the B-brand. Unfortunately for him, he was moved to the Smackdown brand shortly afterward. Upon his arrival, Booker T decided to confront him about his statements, which led to a scuffle in one of the side rooms.
After the fight, Booker T was spotted with a black eye on the television. However, witnesses seem to claim that Booker T won his fight with Batista!
Awesome Kong & Reby Sky
Even the women’s division is subject to the occasion real-life fight. One of these fights took place between the Awesome Kong and Reby Sky, Matt Hardy’s wife.
The confrontation between both wrestlers took place during their stint in TNA. The pair did not like each other to begin with but were forced to share a locker room. Awesome Kong was far from happy with the arrangement and decided to throw Reby’s luggage, as well as her little boy’s luggage, out of the locker room. Kong would make things worse by pushing Reby against the wall and choking her in front of Reby’s little boy. The fight was eventually broken up by TNA security, and Awesome Kong was fired a couple of days later.
What Do I Think About Backstage Fights?
Since wrestlers are extremely passionate people, it is not uncommon for the occasional scuffle to break out. However, a fight such as the last one between Reby and the Awesome Kong is unacceptable in my book. Fortunately, fights like that usually lead to the wrestler being fired from the company.
What did you think about these real-life fights? Which one surprised you the most? Let us know in the comment section below!