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WWE has been around for the longest time and has become synonymous with pro-wrestling. Millions of people have the best memories of watching their favorite wrestlers battle it out in a squared circle.
Performers usually battle for a championship or honor. Pro-wrestling promotions produce interesting storylines in rivalries to make the audience support or hate a superstar.
However, there are rare times when feuds become personal to the extent that superstars battle in career-threatening matches. Over the years, many legendary stars have put their careers on the line in high-profile bouts.
Some are able to protect their jobs, while others end up losing their careers. Superstars losing their careers after an incredible showdown creates an emotional moment for the fans to remember for years to come.
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Here, we have six superstars who once put their careers on the line in matches.
#6 and #5 In our list of WWE Superstars who put their careers on the line in a match: Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose
This is the most recent occurrence of a "Career vs. Career" match on this list. The company officially advertised the bout as a "Loser Leaves WWE" match.
Deville and Rose had been together since their main roster debut. The returning Paige brought them in as members of a faction called "Absolution." The three would feud with top female competitors to prove their dominance in the landscape of WWE.
After Paige untimely retired due to injuries, Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose formed a tag team and collectively called themselves "Fire and Desire." As a team, they participated in the Women's Elimination Chamber match, and Rose even challenged for the SmackDown Women's Championship at one point.
Later on, Rose got involved in a romantic angle with Otis, leading to Deville acting as a side character. Otis' interference in the matches eventually led to various losses for Deville, which led to her double-cross on Mandy Rose.
A few weeks later, the rivalry scaled to the extent that Rose challenged her former teammate to a "Hair vs. Hair" match, which was later dubbed a "Loser Leaves WWE" match.
Sonya Deville lost the match, after which she was forced to end her career. After serving as an on-screen authority figure for a long time, she has now continued her in-ring career as well.
#4. Mick Foley put his career on the line against Triple H in a WWE match
Mick Foley is one of the most-respected WWE legends in the history of the business. Although his career was almost on the line in every match he had, he battled Triple H in a career-threatening match at No Way Out 2000.
The hardcore legend was proud of his career but wanted to headline WrestleMania once before he could hang his boots for good. Triple H, who ruled the landscape of WWE alongside Stephanie McMahon at the time, offered one condition to make his wish come true.
Cactus Jack would get to headline the Shows of Shows if he defeated The Game in a Hell in a Cell match. If he loses, his career will be over.
Shockingly, Cactus Jack lost the match and was forced to retire. Thankfully, Linda McMahon fulfilled his wish by inserting him into the main event of WrestleMania 2000.
#3. Triple H put his career on the line against Brock Lesnar in WWE WrestleMania 29
Triple H and Brock Lesnar were involved in a heated rivalry in 2012-13. Since returning to the company, the Beast was in his most vicious form and broke The Game's arm as he declined his contractual demands.
The feud got personal to the extent that Lesnar even broke Shawn Michaels' arm using the Kimora submission hold. The rivalry concluded at WrestleMania 29, where both titans battled in a No Holds Barred match, where Triple H's career was on the line.
Thankfully, The King of Kings proved his worth by defeating The Beast Incarnate on the Grandest Stage of them All. He went on to wrestle in multiple matches at WrestleMania in the future.
#2. Ric Flair put his career on the line against Shawn Michaels in a WWE match
Ric Flair is one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. However, his career was on a decline in 2008. Vince McMahon gave him an ultimatum that if he doesn't win the next match, his career will be over.
Flair picked Shawn Michaels as the guy who retired him at WrestleMania 29. HBK declined initially but then agreed as he wanted to put an end to Flair's long-term suffering.
The two battled in an incredible contest on The Grandest Stage of them all. Michaels hugged his opponent after pinning him after a picture-perfect Sweet Chin Music.
Ric Flair's retirement at WrestleMania 29 is one of the most emotional WWE moments of all time.
#1. Shawn Michaels put his career on the line against The Undertaker in his final WWE match
Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker battled in one of the greatest matches of all time at WrestleMania 25, where The Phenom continued his undefeated streak by putting yet another opponent down at WrestleMania.
However, Michaels wasn't ready to give up. He challenged the legendary superstar to one more match at WrestleMania 26. The Undertaker would eventually agree, but only under one condition - The Heart Break Kid's career will be over if he loses.
Unfortunately, The Show Stopper lost the match after another classic match with The Deadman. His final goodbye remains one of the most heartfelt WWE moments of all time.
What is your favorite career vs. career match in? Let us know in the comments below.
