10 brutal WWE injuries caught on camera

#2. Stone Cold Steve Austin broke his neck at SummerSlam 1997

Stone Cold Steve Austin during the Attitude Era

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?

#OnThisDay in 1998, The @undertaker took on #Mankind in a Hell In A Cell match at King Of The Ring. The #Undertaker wrestled the match with a fractured ankle & Mick Foley is afraid of heights #fact ☺ #wwe #hellinacell #mickfoley pic.twitter.com/xognlvl5Nf

— The Beermat (@TheBeermat) June 28, 2020

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.

The Undertaker and Mick Foley recall iconic ‘Hell in a Cell’ match https://t.co/5N6ww7OJjG pic.twitter.com/FY7L3EMcbj

— For The Win (@ForTheWin) September 16, 2018