5 WWE Superstars who were fired for shocking reasons

#3 Illegally selling WWE Merchandise - Earl Hebner

Hebner definitely crossed the line in 2005, when he stole and sold WWE merchandise.

Whilst he may not be a wrestler, Earl Hebner is still one of the most iconic men in WWE.

As part of the infamous Montreal Screwjob at Survivor Series 1997, Hebner was no stranger to controversy during his tenure with the company.

The final straw for Hebner though, came in 2005, when he was found to have been selling WWE merchandise behind the company's back, either knock-off merch, or legitimate merch he had stolen from them.

Obviously, WWE didn't take this well, and fired the legendary referee immediately, though he would later find a role in TNA.

Given his position as the most famous and recognisable referee in WWE history, it's likely Hebner was on good money, making many question why he would jeopardise all that to make a few extra bucks.