10 Kayfabe-breaking moments from WWE history

Breaking kayfabe refers to any time a wrestler or other on-air talent does something unscripted or 'real,' such as when Roman Reigns announced his recurrence of Leukemia.
Breaking kayfabe refers to any time a wrestler or other on-air talent does something unscripted or 'real,' such as when Roman Reigns announced his recurrence of Leukemia.

#7 Chris Jericho gets into it with a ref over Neville's broken ankle

Chris Jericho takes it to Neville (Now known as PAC.)
Chris Jericho takes it to Neville (Now known as PAC.)

The show must go on. That is an old axiom in the entertainment industry, and it's particularly true when it pertains to live performances, such as the WWE. Even if someone forgets their line, or blows a spot, or even gets injured the match must continue if at all possible, and if the wrestler's health is not in jeopardy.

During a match with Neville, now known as PAC, Chris Jericho was taking his game to a new physical level. Not to be outdone by the former world champion and veteran, Neville pulled out all the stops and used every trick in his aerial artistry handbook.

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Unfortunately, a bad landing led to Neville fracturing his ankle. Jericho quickly recognized the problem and surmised that Neville would be unable to continue the match. He instructed the referee to count to three, but the pinfall ended at two. Charles Robinson held up two fingers to indicate the two count, even though Neville's shoulders were clearly still on the mat.

Frustrated, Jericho can be seen and heard arguing with the official. Eventually, Jericho makes his point and Neville is stretchered out for medical treatment. This was a case of kayfabe being broken for the most honorable of reasons.

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Edited by Israel Lutete
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