10 of the Most Controversial Incidents in Pro Wrestling History

8. Val Venis is threatened with castration by an Asian gang

You'd think a wrestling porn star would be controversial enough all on his own, but you'd be wrong.

The star in question, Val Venis, made the mistake of seducing Kaientai manager Yamaguchi-san's wife. After Yamaguchi threatened to 'choppy choppy your pee pee' on live television, he then tried to make good on his threat. The fans were treated to a beaten and chained Venis in the backstage area. As Yamaguchi lifted his katana for a violent castration, the lights went out and fans were left wondering if Venis would have to find a new line of work.

The segment was replayed for years by anyone with a beef against pro wrestling as 'proof' of how immoral and degenerative the business was.