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WWE superstars put their lives and bodies on the line for our entertainment over 300 days a year. This takes a lot of toll on the body, and can sometimes result in serious injury.
Sadly, as fans, we have witnessed superstars get injured right in front of our eyes, whether in attendance at a show, or watching live on television. In some instances, the injuries have been a result of freak accidents. We have to remember that professional wrestlers are human after all, and these injuries can often be life altering.
That being said, let's take a look at ten brutal WWE injuries caught on camera, starting with the Chairman himself.
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#10. Mr McMahon - The Chairman of WWE suffered a brutal injury at Royal Rumble 2005
Mr McMahon often divides opinion when it comes to his handling of WWE, especially when it comes to the product itself, but he does not shy away from getting involved in storylines.
At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view in 2005, the Royal Rumble match itself ended in a tie, with John Cena and Batista's feet miraculously touching the floor at the same time. Out came an angry Mr. McMahon to restore some order.
Unfortunately, Mr. McMahon attempted to slide into the ring and jarred his knees against the top of the ring apron. This resulted in him tearing both quadriceps muscles. He did try to get up after the incident, but his legs were unable to stand and he ended up sitting in the ring to call the shots.
The match resumed with Batista coming out on top, eliminating John Cena, as Mr. McMahon was carried to the back and taken to the doctor's room.
#9. Cesaro received serious teeth damage at No Mercy in 2017
The King of Swing, and former Paul Heyman guy, Cesaro, had an unfortunate accident live on WWE pay-per-view.
Whilst being springboarded into the corner of the ring by Dean Ambrose (now Jon Moxley in AEW), Cesaro went over the top of the turnbuckle. His face collided with the top of the ring post. This resulted in Cesaro's front teeth being permanently damaged as a result and being pushed into his gums.
After the incident, in a testament to the Swiss star's resilience, Cesaro continued his match, teaming with his partner Sheamus against Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. The freak accident resulted in Cesaro wearing a gum shield moving forward and receiving dental work to repair the damage.
#8. Hardcore Holly broke his neck on SmackDown
Hardcore Holly was one of WWE's toughest SOBs in the early 2000's and was one of the most experienced performers in the locker room.
Holly came up against Brock Lesnar in 2003 on an episode of SmackDown, and things didn't quite go according to plan. During the match, Lesnar dropped Holly on his neck, resulting in a severe broken neck for the former Hardcore Champion.
It was a freak accident that resulted from Brock being sick and fatigued, and Holly holds no grudges against The Beast Incarnate. The incident was eventually turned into a storyline on Smackdown, once Holly was again cleared to compete.
#7. Randy Orton broke his collarbone in a match vs. Triple H
The rivalry between former Evolution teammates was renewed at the WWE One Night Stand pay-per-view in 2008. Triple H was defending the WWE Championship against Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match.
During the latter stages of the match, Randy Orton attempted an RKO in the ring which Triple H countered, sending Orton shoulder first over the top rope. Orton landed on said shoulder outside the ring and immediately broke his collarbone.
Orton's left arm was locked and he couldn't move it, but he did manage to continue the match a little longer before Triple H defeated him to retain the WWE title. Orton was out of action for the rest of the summer of 2008.
#6. Paige had to retire due to a freak accident at a WWE house show
An unfortunate event which resulted in one of the brightest stars of the women's division being forced to retire was caught on camera by a WWE fan.
Paige had already completed successful neck surgery in 2016, and was later cleared to return to action. It would be a brutal incident just a few months later involving her neck that would result in her retirement from the ring.
During a WWE house show on December 27th in 2017, Paige was kicked in the back by Sasha Banks. Paige was quickly jolted forward causing serious impact on her neck. She tried to get up and continue but the referee ultimately stopped the match.
Paige has not competed in a WWE ring since the incident, but has appeared in a non-wrestling capacity and continues to be an ambassador for the company. She hopes to one day make a return to the squared circle.
#5. Triple H tore his quads on two separate occasions
Triple H sadly suffered the same injury twice while competing on WWE TV. First, in 2001 and then later in 2007.
The first career-threatening injury took place on an episode of Monday Night RAW where Triple H was in the main event with Stone Cold Steve Austin against Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. During the match Triple H tore his quadriceps completely off the bone. Triple H did complete the match, and even took some moves that directly affected the torn quadriceps. What a warrior!
Triple H was out of action for eight months before returning to a thunderous reception at Madison Square Garden in 2002. Six years later, a similar injury occurred, again in a tag team match.
This time, it was his right quadricep that was torn in a match with Shawn Michaels against Edge and Randy Orton at New Year's Revolution in 2007. The match ultimately ended in a no-contest.
#4. Tyson Kidd suffered a career ending injury in a dark match
Tyson Kidd, who is now one of WWE's most reliable backstage producers, suffered a career-ending injury in a dark match prior to an episode of Monday Night RAW.
Footage captured by a fan showed his opponent on the night, Samoa Joe, deliver a Muscle Buster which resulted in Kidd landing on his neck. Kidd was extremely lucky to make it through, as the move could have left him paralyzed.
Kidd received 16 staples, four screws and a rod in his neck which completely ended his in-ring career. He will not be able to step into the ring again.
#3. Joey Mercury suffered a brutal injury during a WWE Ladder Match
This is by far one of the most brutal and bloody injuries witnessed at a WWE show.
During a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Ladder Match at Armageddon in 2006, Joey Mercury was accidentally struck in the face by a ladder at high speed, breaking his nose and orbital bone. Blood was gushing out of Mercury's nose and he was immediately rushed to WWE's medical room for treatment.
His tag team partner John Morrison (then known as Johnny Nitro) continued the match alone. Thankfully, Joey Mercury made a recovery after receiving 30 stitches, and returned to WWE in-ring competition a few weeks later.
#2. Stone Cold Steve Austin broke his neck at SummerSlam 1997
In WWE, the worst thing you would want to happen is your top star being seriously injured live on television.
Sadly, Stone Cold Steve Austin, whose stock was rising and taking WWE to greater heights, suffered a broken neck during a match with Owen Hart at SummerSlam 1997. Owen's attempt at a Piledriver didn't come off correctly and resulted in Austin temporarily being paralyzed.
Austin managed to slowly crawl and roll up Owen Hart to seal the victory as planned to win the Intercontinental Championship. The after-effects of the injury haunted Austin for the rest of his in-ring career.
#1. Mankind suffered multiple injuries at WWE King of the Ring 1998
Who will ever forget this classic between The Undertaker and Mankind from the WWE King of the Ring pay-per-view in 1998?
The most hellacious and brutal Hell in a Cell match in history resulted in multiple injuries for Mankind. After being thrown off the top of the cell onto the announcers' table AND being thrown through the top of the cell to the ring below, how could Mankind not be injured?
Mankind's injuries included a concussion, a disclocated jaw and shoulder, internal bleeding and missing teeth. The daring stunt paid off, as it has now become the most iconic Hell in a Cell match in the history of WWE, and a match people talk about to this very day.
