10 shocking moments from WWE 2003

#6 Chris Jericho kicks Shawn Michaels following their Wrestlemania Match

Sore loser.

Another superstar who had a fairly strong year in 2003 was the former WCW high flyer Chris Jericho. After moving to RAW early on in the year, Jericho soon found himself in a rivalry with the man he claimed to have idolized for most of his career, Shawn Michaels.

Given the move set, ring attire and hairstyle, the similarities between Jericho and Shawn were very much recognised by the fans. Rather than denying it, Jericho embraced the fact that HBK was a hero of his growing up, but in true heelish fashion, Y2J suggested that he had surpassed the legend and become a bigger and better star.

The feud caught some momentum during the 2003 Royal Rumble match after Jericho chose to enter in at number 2 in order to face Michaels one on one. Jericho lasted a good amount of time in the match, but both men failed to get the win.

Following some highly entertaining spots between the two, Jericho and Michaels met at Wrestlemania 19 in a match many believed stole the show from the two world title matches. The bout was an extremely enjoyable affair with two of the company's greatest in-ring performers going at it.

At the conclusion of the match, with Jericho coming up short in his attempts to beat the master, it appeared as though Jericho had broken character, embracing Shawn after HBK mouthed the word 'awesome' at him. The crowd were on their feet in appreciation and the whole thing looked to be ending on a happy note.

That is until Jericho reminded us all what kind of a person he was, kicking Shawn in the groin and throwing his body to the mat. This moment has almost become as iconic as the match itself and reminds us all what a gem this feud was back in 03.