5 WWE matches that turned into real fights

In WWE, the purpose of all the matches we see on TV and at live events, is to entertain the fans.

As Sports Entertainment, the WWE has played host to countless stories throughout the decades, each one bringing something new to the table, in the hopes of pleasing fans across the world.

From Austin's fight against the system to John Cena's rise to Superstardom, there's plenty for fans to be invested in.

But sometimes, a Superstar will go into business for themselves, attacking people for real.

Here are five WWE matches, that shockingly turned into real life fights.

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#5 Bret Hart Vs. Shawn Michaels/Vince McMahon

Bret Hart knocked out Vince McMahon after being screwed of the WWF Championship at Survivor Series 1997

We all know about the Montreal Screwjob, but in case you've had you've been living under a rock for the past 22 years, I'll fill you in.

As Bret Hart was approaching the end of his contract, the Hitman's real-life beef with Shawn Michaels made things difficult.

As they approached their WWF Title match, Hart did not want to lose the gold to HBK in Canada, and the plan was for Hart to retain, and vacate the gold the next night.

Instead, Vince McMahon ordered referee Earl Hebner to ring the bell when Michaels locked Hart in the Hitman's own sharpshooter.

After the match, an irate Hitman raised a storm backstage, clearly frustrated about how he'd been cheated. This included confronting McMahon, who had been hiding in his office and had to be lured out by The Undertaker.

Decking the boss with a swift punch, Hart broke McMahon's nose, and the fall sprained his ankle.

It goes to show, don't mess with an angry Canadian.

#4 Andre The Giant Vs. Akira Maeda

Andre was able to drink a lot of beer and still go out and wrestle

Andre the Giant is a true WWE legend, a former WWF Champion and the very first Hall of Fame inductee.

But when the eighth wonder of the world headed to Japan, things took a shocking turn.

Facing one of the nation's stiffest workers, Akira Maeda, things were never going to end well, as some believe that Maeda had been disrespectful to Antonio Inoki (an unofficial former WWF Champion), and the latter asked Andre to teach him a lesson.

Allegedly drunk during the match, Andre was having none of Maeda's offense, refusing to sell his submissions, and swiftly kicking Maeda in the face.

Very loudly telling Maeda to pin him, Andre clearly didn't want any part of the match, and Inoki had to appear, to bring this slugfest to a shocking end.

#3 Perry Saturn Vs. Mike Bell

Saturn was reportedly given the Moppy gimmick as a punishment for his attack.

Perry Saturn may have been a much bigger deal in WCW, but when the Radical came to the WWF, he failed to have the same success.

Despite partners like Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit becoming World Champions, Saturn was often relegated to lower matches.

Appearing on Jakked in 2001, Saturn faced jobber Mike Bell, in what should've been a normal match.

Unfortunately, Bell hit a sloppy arm drag, that nearly caused the Superstar to land on his head. Enraged, Saturn attacked Bell, slamming his head into the steel steps, and it was a miracle the jobber wasn't injured.

Though Saturn wasn't fired, he was given the Moppy gimmick, believing a mop was his girlfriend as punishment.

As for Bell, though he wasn't injured, he'd never be seen in the WWE ever again.

#2 JBL Vs. The Blue Meanie

The former WWE Champion attacked the Blue Meanie at ECW One Night Stand in 2005.

When WWE had an ECW reunion show in 2005, not everyone was happy.

As part of the storyline, several Superstars from WWE RAW and SmackDown came to the event hoping to crash the party, led by JBL.

In the climax of the night, these Superstars faced off in the ring against ECW originals, in what should've been an epic brawl that saw the invaders packing.

And though that did happen, the former WWE Champion took it upon himself to make a statement, attacking the Blue Meanie, leaving the BWO star a bloodied mess, even for ECW.

As speculation began to grow about why Bradshaw attacked someone, a match between the two was set up, with the Blue Meanie using an unprotected chair shot on the wrestling god, saying "he had it coming."

#1 Kurt Angle Vs. Daniel Puder

Daniel Puder

won the Tough Enough contest but was punished for nearly defeating the former WWE World Champion.

Though the company currently hones it's next stars in NXT, in 2004, the WWE hosted Tough Enough, a reality competition aiming to find the next breakout star.

With a million dollar prize on the line, everyone involved wanted to impress, including Daniel Puder.

After challenging Kurt Angle to a match, Puder and the Olympian went back and forth, with Puder using his MMA background.

In the closing moments, Puder used an armlock that could've genuinely broken Kurt's arm, if the former WWE Champion hadn't rolled over him, with the referee fast counting Puder's shoulders to the mat.

Though Puder would win the tournament, defeating a young Miz, his actions had consequences, as the company were furious he'd go off-script, and he was gone from WWE not long after.