3 worst superstar sendoffs in WWE history

Modified Feb 25, 2019 10:43 GMT

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#1 Lita

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.

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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.

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