Welcome to the “Ouch Zone,” your one-stop shop for all things ouch in the world of wrestling. If you’ve ever wondered just how tough these wrestlers really are, you’re about to find out.
We’ve compiled a list of jaw-dropping, spine-tingling, and sometimes downright cringe-worthy injury stories from the ring. Let’s face it: it’s all fun and games until someone breaks a bone. So, grab some popcorn (and maybe a pillow to hide behind) and dive into the gritty, sometimes gory, but always fascinating world of wrestling injuries.
Whether it’s Triple H tearing his squad and finishing the match, Undertaker throwing Mankind off the Hell in the Cell or John Cena tearing his pec off the bone, there is no end to the gruesome injuries that have plagued wrestlers over the years.
So, get ready to cringe, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear as you click through these tales of wrestling warriors who’ve faced more than just their opponents in the ring. These stories are a testament to the grit, guts, and sometimes sheer stubbornness of the folks who make wrestling one of the most intense spectacles around. Enjoy the ride, and remember – don’t try this at home!
Triple H’s Quad Injury
Triple H tore his quad off the bone in a match against Rated-RKO in 2007. Somehow, he finished the match, but faced half a year out of action, missing WrestleMania.
Steve Austin’s Broken Neck
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was paralyzed in 1997 during a match with Owen Hart. The late-Hart botched a tombstone pildriver, dropping Austin on his neck, breaking it.
Sting’s Neck Injury
During his brief run in WWE in 2015, Sting wrestled four matches. In the fourth and final one, he was briefly paralyzed and forced to retire from professional wrestling.
Yoshihiro Takayama’s Injury
During his last match, Japanese wrestler Yoshihiro Takayama was paralyzed off one of the most simple wrestling moves. He is unlikely to ever walk again.
Shinjiro Otani’s Injury
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was paralyzed in 1997 during a match with Owen Hart. The late-Hart botched a tombstone pildriver, dropping Austin on his neck, breaking it.
Tyson Kidd’s Neck Injury
Former WWE Tag Team Champion Tyson Kidd broke his neck in a match with Samoa Joe in the WWE. He never wrestled again, and almost died from the injury.