6 times WWE Superstars saved their opponents from serious injuries during a match – Roman Reigns helped Seth Rollins, The Undertaker secretly protected AEW star, and more

6 times WWE Superstars saved their opponents from serious injuries during a match – Roman Reigns helped Seth Rollins, The Undertaker secretly protected AEW star and more

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Mar 24, 2021 19:38 GMT

These Superstars saved their opponents from serious injuries inside the ring

#3 Edge saves AJ Styles (WWE Royal Rumble 2020)

Edge protected AJ Styles during their Royal Rumble meeting

Edge made a dream return to WWE last year and is now headed towards a title match at WrestleMania 37. His arrival at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view last year took everyone by surprise. The Rated-R Superstar was finally back inside the ring after almost a decade. Despite spending so much time away from the squared circle, there wasn’t even a dent in Edge’s in-ring awareness. Edge ended up saving AJ Styles from sustaining serious injuries in his first match back in almost nine years.

During the Royal Rumble match, Edge started delivering consecutive Spears on the WWE Superstars who were there inside the ting. Styles also took the Spear, but when Edge's shoulders connected with his mid-body, The Phenomenal One twisted in the air before crashing down on the mat. Unfortunately, the awkward landing led to Styles dislocating his shoulder while the match was still going on.

Edge immediately saw that something was wrong, and he pushed Styles to the corner of the ring. Shortly afterward, Edge realized that it wasn't safe for Styles to continue, and he pushed the latter over the top rope, eliminating him from the Royal Rumble match. Styles was initially scheduled to stay in the match for much longer but eliminating him early was the only way to protect the WWE Superstar.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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