Fireworks and pyros are notable components of a WWE star’s entrance. They are also used to celebrate a champion’s win or momentous occasion in their careers.
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There have been a few incidents when there were pyro related accidents that left some talents severely injured while a few walked away and proceeded with their matches.
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During his entrance at Elimination Chamber in 2010, The Deadman was hit in the face by a ball of fire. He ran to the ring and proceeded to wrestle with third degree burns.
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At WrestleMania 24, during his victory celebration, the pyros malfunctioned and a hot cable flew into members of the audience leaving 40+ of them injured.
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An attendee filed a lawsuit against WWE for their usage of pyros. They claimed it led to loss of hearing and the jury sought over $1 million in damages.
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In 2009 on an edition of SmackDown, the pyros went off in Hardy’s face. However, it was part of a storyline and Jeff Hardy did not suffer any injuries.
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At WrestleMania 29, Triple H feuded with Brock Lesnar with mystery burns around his stomach. He later cited it happened when dry ice during his entrance stuck to him resulting in minor burns.
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