3 worst superstar sendoffs in WWE history

Wrestling has given us a plethora of moments to remember and cherish forever. WWE superstars shed their sweat and tears, leaving their families for the majority of the year to travel across the states and compete in the squared circle.

After going through the pains and struggles for years, it's only fair that a wrestler gets to go out with their head held high. Sadly, that isn't always the case. Although most of the times, a superstar gets to leave the business on their own terms, amidst a sea of fans chanting their name, not every wrestler is treated as such on their way out of the WWE.

There have been multiple instances in the past when the WWE gave terrible sendoffs to their top stars. Let's take a look at the top three worst sendoffs in the history of WWE.

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#3 Batista

Batista tried to convince Bret to grant him a rematch against Cena

Although The Animal came back in 2014 for a final run in the WWE, the fans were almost certain that he wasn't coming back ever again, after what happened with Batista in 2010.

Batista had become a full-blown heel after attacking Rey Mysterio, his longtime friend. As WrestleMania 26 approached, Batista took advantage of an exhausted John Cena, moments after a gruelling Elimination Chamber match, winning the WWE title in the process.

What followed was a series of three straight defeats for Batista at the hands of Cena. Cena demolished The Animal on three separate occasions, with the last one being an "I Quit" match at Over The Limit PPV. Batista uttered the words on the mic, in an attempt to prevent Cena from throwing him onto the ramp from the top of a car.

Cena threw him anyway, leading to Batista sustaining several injuries. The next night on Monday Night Raw, Batista entered the ring on a wheelchair. After berating the WWE fans for not supporting him throughout the final months of his WWE run, he threatened them by stating that he'll quit the WWE.

This led to a sea of cheers. An enraged Batista muttered the words, "I quit", again, and left the WWE.

#2 J.B.L.

JBL's Mania moment didn't turn out the way he had planned

By the time WrestleMania's 25th Anniversary loomed closer, the WWE Universe had grown tired of JBL's antics. His behaviour towards the future hall of famer, Shawn Michaels had pissed off the fans to the core. JBL secured an Intercontinental title match at the grandest stage of them all, against Rey Mysterio.

Heading into the event, JBL had promised an unforgettable WrestleMania moment to the fans. He began working on the promise by attacking Rey even before the bell rang. As soon as the referee called for the match to begin, Rey regained his composure and went on to win the match in less than a minute.

JBL stayed true to his promise, as the fans got a Mania moment to remember. After the match, he grabbed a microphone and screamed "I quit" at the top of his lungs.

The fans erupted in a chant of "Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye", as JBL left WWE in a way he hadn't expected one bit.

#1 Lita

Lita's sendoff was a disaster

On the final Raw before Survivor Series 2006, Lita destroyed the fan favourite Mickie James in a blindfold match (except only Mickie was blindfolded). After the match, Lita grabbed the microphone and began belittling the WWE Universe.

She ranted on how she was the greatest Women's champion in the history of WWE, even surpassing Trish Stratus, but the fans weren't giving her the respect she deserved. Lita announced that her match against Mickie at Survivor Series was going to be her final WWE match, much to the crowd's elation.

Lita lost a hard-fought match and amidst a chorus of boos, demanded the fans to show some respect on her way out. The fans were having none of it and began booing even louder.

Suddenly, Cryme Tyme's music hit and the duo entered with a box of Lita's belongings inside. What followed was hands down the worst sendoff to a wrestler in WWE history, as Shad Gaspard and JTG sold off her belongings to the fans sitting at ringside.

Lita left on a sour note, but made a one-off appearance at the first ever Women's Royal Rumble last year, showing no signs of wear and tear. Fortunately for her, this time the fans responded with cheers and respect.