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On WWE NXT last week saw a Million Dollar Coronation ceremony take place. WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase presided over a segment that officially crowned NXT Superstar LA Knight as the new Million Dollar Champion.
Then, in a shocking turn of events, LA Knight attacked WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase. Cameron Grimes eventually hit the ring and made the save for DiBiase, fighting off LA Knight in the process.
But this isn't the first time a superstar has violently attacked a WWE Hall of Famer Here are five times it happened in the past.
#5 Chris Jericho attacked "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (WWE RAW - February 16, 2009)
The 2008 film The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke, gained notable critical acclaim and was nominated for a variety of high-profile awards. Rourke himself was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Randy "The Ram" Robinson in the film.
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After its success, Mickey Rourke attended WrestleMania 25 in 2009, though the initial plan was for him to wrestle Chris Jericho. His backing out of the proposed match caused WWE to alter their WrestleMania plans. Y2J focused on one of the key themes of The Wrestler and began targeting professional wrestling legends who "didn't know when to hang it up."
Such legends included WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Jericho confronted Piper on the February 16, 2009 episode of RAW.
After a verbal dressing down at the hands of the Hot Rod, Jericho viciously attacked the former Intercontinental Champion, kicking the Hall of Famer several times in the gut.
#4 Randy Orton attacked Ric Flair (WWE RAW - August 10, 2020)
Randy Orton and Ric Flair's history in WWE is extensive. The Nature Boy was a mentor to The Viper during his early days as a rookie in Evolution, alongside future Hall of Famers Triple H and Batista.
Flair once again began mentoring Orton during the summer of 2020 on RAW. The Nature Boy assisted Randy Orton to victory over Christian and Kevin Owens. This was all in the build up to Randy Orton challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam.
However, Orton quickly began to grow tired of Ric Flair's assistance. The Viper even felt Flair was attempting to steal his spotlight. It all came to a head on RAW when Orton had some harsh words for his former mentor.
The Nature Boy, albeit hurt by Orton's scathing words, reaffirmed his respect for The Viper. Flair revealed that he hoped Randy Orton would be the one to surpass his record of 16 World Heavyweight Championships, and not John Cena.
The former Evolution team-mates embraced in a hug in the middle of the ring before The Apex Predator struck a vicious low blow on Ric Flair. This was then followed by a vicious punt kick to the skull of his fallen mentor.
#3 Brock Lesnar attacked Shawn Michaels (WWE RAW - August 13, 2012)
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is among the many names who have felt the wrath of Brock Lesnar.
After the former WWE Champion returned to WWE in 2012, Lesnar quickly entered a feud with WWE COO Triple H. The Beast broke The Game's arm which led to a showdown between the legendary superstars at SummerSlam in August.
Supporting his best friend, Shawn Michaels announced he would be in Triple H's corner for his match against Lesnar at The Biggest Event of the Summer. However, on the Monday Night RAW before SummerSlam, Lesnar viciously attacked The Heartbreak Kid.
As Shawn Michaels was leaving the arena, Paul Heyman blocked HBK's car, allowing Lesnar to attack him from behind. Leaving behind a shattered car windshield, Triple H was first on the scene but Michaels and Lesnar were nowhere to be found.
After carrying Shawn Michaels to the ring, Brock Lesnar sent the WWE Hall of Famer crashing to the mat with a devastating F5. This was then followed by a brutalizing Kimura Lock.
Triple H attempted to save Michaels, but Heyman warned The Game that if he entered the ring Lesnar would break Michaels' arm. The WWE COO held his ground, but Lesnar snapped Shawn Michaels' arm like a twig anyway.
#2 Randy Orton attacked Edge (WWE RAW - January 27, 2020)
Edge's return to in-ring action during the 2020 Men's Royal Rumble match is one of the most iconic moments in recent WWE history. For years, a return seemed an impossibility after he was forced to retire due to a seemingly career-ending neck injury.
Despite not winning the Rumble match, Edge made his homecoming to Monday Night RAW the following night to a thunderous ovation. After discussing his incredible comeback with the WWE Universe, Edge was surprisingly interrupted by Randy Orton.
The Viper welcomed back his long-time friend and congratulated him on a miraculous return. Randy Orton then asked Edge if, now that he is back competing, we could see a Rated RKO reunion on Monday Night RAW?
But before the WWE Hall of Famer could even answer, he was dropped with a devastating RKO out of nowhere. Edge clutched his surgically repaired neck as he screamed in pain on the canvas.
But the attack didn't end there. Taking things to an entirely new and violent level, The Viper grabbed two steel chairs from ringside and hit Edge with a devastating Con-Chair-To on his neck.
#1 The Nexus attack several Hall of Famers (WWE Monday Night RAW - June 28, 2010)
The Nexus, led by Wade Barrett, had major run-ins with the likes of WWE Hall of Famer Bret "Hitman" Hart, John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho and others.
One such attack came on June 28, 2010 on Monday Night RAW. Several WWE legends and Hall of Famers were in the ring to celebrate the upcoming DVD profiling the career and history of WWE Hall of Famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.
Steamboat was joined by the likes of Jerry "The King" Lawler, Michael P.S. Hayes, Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko and Mike Rotunda. Each legend paid respect to Ricky Steamboat, sharing their respective memories of the former Intercontinental Champion.
However, the legends were quickly interrupted by The Nexus, who surrounded the WWE Hall of Famers and Legends. They picked off the iconic professional wrestlers one by one before, finally Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat was alone.
The WWE Hall of Famer attempted to fight The Nexus off but to no avail. Otunga leveled Steamboat with a spinebuster which was followed by a brutal lariat from Sheffield and a crushing 450 splash by Justin Gabriel.
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