3 real-life WWE backstage tantrums and 3 that were not real

Modified Aug 08, 2020 07:07 GMT

Brock Lesnar and Zack Ryder's on-screen meltdowns.

#2 Goldberg (real-life tantrum)

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg won the World title from Triple H at Unforgiven 2003, and successfully defended it at Survivor Series soon after. By the time Armageddon came around, Kane had helped Vince McMahon in burying The Undertaker alive and was thrown into the title picture.

At the PPV, Kane took on Goldberg and Triple H in a Triple Threat Match in the main event. Courtesy interference from Evolution, Triple H managed to win the match and the World title.

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After the match, Goldberg went backstage, caused a huge tantrum, and was reportedly seen throwing stuff around and hurling abuses. Goldberg was confronted by Triple H, who asked him if there was an issue. Goldberg proceeded to thank The Game for the match and left.

He was suspended for a short period for his actions and came back on the road to WWE Royal Rumble 2004. Goldberg was eliminated by Kurt Angle from the free-for-all following a distraction by Brock Lesnar. This led to a dream match at WWE WrestleMania between the two behemoths, which Goldberg ultimately won.

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