6 WWE/WCW stars who refused to shake another wrestler's hand

Modified Aug 30, 2021 13:15 GMT

Sting and Triple H have both allegedly refused handshake offers from co-workers

#5 Chyna did not shake Jazz’s hand in WWE

Some shots of the baddest woman to ever step foot in a WWE ring pic.twitter.com/CnjjYrQpIz
— Chyna (@ChynaJoanLaurer) August 11, 2021

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Jazz became a two-time women’s champion during her initial three-year run with WWE between 2001 and 2004.

The wrestling legend joined WWE around the time that Chyna was on her way out of the company after failing to agree to a new contract.

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In 2018, Jazz said on the Noonan Speaks podcast that she attempted to shake Chyna’s hand while introducing herself to the then-WWE star. The Ninth Wonder of the World allegedly ignored Jazz and refused to acknowledge her handshake offer.

“I saw Chyna there one Monday and I never saw her there again,” Jazz said. “It was really weird because she was in a corner by herself. I had heard stories. Yeah, yeah, yeah… I didn't really know, but out of respect to Chyna, I went and introduced myself and she didn't even reach her hand out, extend her hand out whatsoever to try to shake my hand to say 'hello' or anything. And I was like, 'Whoa, okay.'” [H/T Wrestling Inc.]

When I’m done... U will remember my name..#Andstill.. pic.twitter.com/Znv10yKUoo
— Jazz “Female Fighting Phenom” (@Phenom_Jazz) January 12, 2021

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Jazz previously worked for ECW before joining WWE. She said Chyna’s handshake refusal was unexpected because she had become accustomed to the family atmosphere that existed backstage in ECW.

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Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.

Hart’s favorite pro wrestler is The Undertaker. He admires the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer’s ability to reinvent his character and remain relevant across his decades-long career. If given the keys to WWE’s creative department, he would bring back The Phenom for a farewell bout against AJ Styles in a stadium full of fans. Not only that, but he would love to have the multi-time world champion’s greatest rivals seated at ringside for the spectacle.

When not watching and covering sports, Hart enjoys long-distance running, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

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