3 real-life friendships WWE didn't use on TV, and 3 that were used

Modified Jul 25, 2020 07:26 GMT

Brock Lesnar has mostly been a lone wolf in WWE, unlike Triple H and Michaels, who are best friends.

#1 Not used on WWE TV: Goldberg and Brock Lesnar

These two WWE veterans are possibly the finest physical specimens that ever graced a WWE ring. Goldberg had made a name for himself while in WCW in the late 90s, while Lesnar did the same on SmackDown in 2002 and 2003. Fans couldn't contain their excitement when the two got into a rivalry on the road to WrestleMania 20, but the eventual match left a lot to be desired. Goldberg and Lesnar collided again in 2016-17, with Lesnar finally pinning his arch-rival at WrestleMania 33.

Both Goldberg and Lesnar are very close in real life. The former WCW World Champion has had nothing but praise for Lesnar in past interviews.

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"I know from a personal level, whatever Brock wants to do, I'm good with. I like Brock, he's one of the few from that business I can even personally stand. I respect him, I admire him, and I appreciate him."

Despite being so close in real life, these two were never used as friends on WWE TV. Whenever they met in the ring, they were out for each other's blood. The possibilities could have been endless if the duo had kept their differences aside and formed an alliance on WWE TV. One can't think of many people who would have been able to stop the might of a tag team consisting of these two behemoths.

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