5 backstage fights in WWE that almost happened but didn't

#4 Mr. Perfect and Tom Fleming almost fought backstage in WWE

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Mr. Perfect once got involved in an altercation with former WWE costume designer Tom Fleming during a row about Adam Bomb’s wrestling singlet. Perfect felt the design was too similar to his attire, so he confronted Fleming backstage.

Speaking to Pro Wrestling Defined’s Jonathan O’Dwyer, Fleming said he seriously thought the WWE Superstar was going to hit him:

“He was this far from me [presses hand close to nose], and there was a moment, I have to admit, where I looked at him and I was like, ‘He’s not one of the bigger guys.’ I was like, ‘I think he’s gonna hit me, and if he hits me, it’s going down,’ and I was like, ‘Holy cr*p,’” Fleming said.

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Fleming told Mr. Perfect to take up the issue with Vince McMahon. The former Intercontinental Champion “screamed and yelled” about the situation, but McMahon simply laughed and did not have a problem with Adam Bomb’s singlet.

According to Fleming, Mr. Perfect “punched a locker and stormed off” after failing to get what he wanted.

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Danny Hart is a journalist who has been reporting on pro wrestling (WWE) at Sportskeeda since 2017. He grew up as a massive fan of football/soccer and wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.

Hart’s favorite pro wrestler is The Undertaker. He admires the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer’s ability to reinvent his character and remain relevant across his decades-long career. If given the keys to WWE’s creative department, he would bring back The Phenom for a farewell bout against AJ Styles in a stadium full of fans. Not only that, but he would love to have the multi-time world champion’s greatest rivals seated at ringside for the spectacle.

When not watching and covering sports, Hart enjoys long-distance running, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

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Edited by Arjun Kumar

5 WWE backstage fights that almost happened but didn't

#4 Mr. Perfect and Tom Fleming almost fought backstage in WWE