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WWE is currently the biggest pro wrestling company in the world, and is a global media giant producing tons of content on a weekly basis. Over the course of the past several decades, WWE has given the fans thousands and thousands of hours of entertainment, be it in-ring action or storylines. Another aspect of WWE that fans usually miss out on, is that of backstage incidents that Superstars experience over the course of their careers.
Every WWE Superstar has tons of stories to tell, and many of them share never-before-heard accounts on podcasts, interviews, and special appearances. Some of these stories are so bizarre, it gets hard for fans to believe them. In the following list, we will be focusing on five backstage WWE stories that are so strange, you'll wonder whether they are actually true.
#5 The Rock is on the receiving end of a rib that went too far
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry recently told this story while responding to The Undertaker's controversial comments targeting WWE's current locker room. Henry and The Rock were two popular WWE Superstars during the Attitude Era. The Rock, initially a generic babyface named Rocky Maivia, later turned into a popular heel, and the rest is history. When The Rock was a newbie in WWE, a bunch of Superstars played an incredibly cruel rib on him.
"Me and The Rock, we always had our locker right next to each other. I came in and saw people laughing and giggling and running away from where our lockers were. Dwayne would pack chicken breasts and broccoli and stuff to get in the car because he was a body guy. I saw his box was open. I grabbed the box and was going to close it and I looked in it and there was sh*t in it. Somebody sh*t in his food box, so of course, I have to dispose of this and tell him, ‘Hey man, don’t leave your food in here.’ They were envious of us new guys coming in."
The Rock wasn't bothered one bit, and went on to become WWE's all-time greats
The Rock managed to keep his sanity intact, as multiple Superstars were trying to ruin his standing in WWE. The Great One has himself stated in the past that there were some Superstars who didn't want the company to give him a WWE title run. Today, The Rock is dubbed by many as the greatest Superstar to ever step foot in the ring. He has done it all in the business, and is currently enjoying a legendary acting career in Hollywood.
#4 The Miz is kicked out of the locker room for eating chicken over a referee's bag
Around 15 years ago, when The Miz hadn't yet established himself in WWE, he once made a mistake that ended up annoying Chris Benoit, who was an already-established veteran at that point. Jim Ross revealed the incident on his podcast last year, while chatting with Conrad Thompson.
According to Ross, The Miz was enjoying some chicken, with a referee's bag placed underneath. Benoit wasn't happy with it, and kicked The Miz out of the locker room.
"Kicked him out, threw his bag out behind him. Chris Benoit policed his territory. Benoit represented the business as best he knew at the time, but he didn't take it to the next step and put the Crossface on The Miz or beat the sh** out of him. If he beat the sh** out of him, none of the talents would've said anything, but nobody deserves to be physically assaulted at the workplace."
The Miz went on to earn back the respect that he had lost in WWE
The Miz kept grinding on a weekly basis, and soon became a mainstay on the roster. WWE utilized him well as a strong mid-carder, and by the time 2011 came around, he was being featured in main event matches, as the WWE Champion. The Miz defeated John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania 27 to retain the coveted belt, in what is hands down the biggest achievement of his WWE career.
#3 The Undertaker doesn't like cucumbers at all
The Undertaker is a 'once in a lifetime' athlete, who has helped Vince McMahon and WWE make millions of dollars over the course of the past thirty years. At one point during his career, The Undertaker's undefeated streak was the biggest selling point of WrestleMania. It's incredibly bizarre that one of the most terrifying entities in the industry (both in kayfabe and in real life), will immediately leave the room if there's a cucumber placed anywhere around him.
"Ok, let's get this straight. Now we've had a good conversation. I'm not scared of cucumbers. I just don't like cucumbers. If they're whole, that's one thing. If they're cut up, whew."
The late Paul Bearer once recalled a hilarious incident, from the time he was an on-screen character on WWE TV. Bearer and The Undertaker once went to a waffle house, and someone decided to pull a prank and put a cucumber in The Deadman's iced tea, while he was using the restroom. Here's what Bearer had to say.
"I saw The Undertaker throw up all over the waffle house!"
The Undertaker has accomplished everything there is, in WWE
The Undertaker's decorated career has seen him win top titles, headline WrestleManias, and win the Royal Rumble as well. His mere presence demands the utmost respect, and he has impacted the lives and careers of several WWE Superstars. We'll probably never know though, as to why a cucumber of all things makes him go bananas. It's safe to say that this one's the most bizarre story of The Undertaker's career.
#2 Joey Styles has finally had enough of JBL
There are countless WWE backstage stories of wrestlers with a short form, taking down large Superstars. The most famous one might be that of Chris Jericho and Goldberg, from the latter's initial WWE stint. Another incident such as this, which isn't talked about much, involves JBL and Joey Styles. The incident happened way back in 2008, while WWE was on a tour to Iraq. JBL has a reputation of being a backstage bully, and many former WWE employees have confirmed the same.
The former WWE Champion went a bit far this time
While on the tour, JBL picked on Styles on a regular basis. Reportedly, JBL called him names, acted in a condescending manner towards the WWE commentator, and even spilled a drink on him.
Finally, Joey Styles had had enough of JBL's hazing, and he decided to do something about it. When Styles confronted JBL, the WWE Superstar was drunk. It didn't take long for the altercation to turn physical, and it all ended with Styles connecting a punch on JBL. As per the reports, a bunch of wrestlers stepped in and broke up the fight.
#1 Jim Cornette threatens to shoot Brock Lesnar
This incident happened a short while before Brock Lesnar joined WWE's main roster in the spring of 2002. Jim Cornette was the booker of Ohio Valley Wrestling at the time, and Lesnar was honing his craft alongside several young guns in developmental. At one point, Lesnar was told by Cornette's girlfriend Stacy, to press-slam her with ease, so as not to hurt her. The Beast didn't care though, and slammed her hard on the mat during a match.
Brock Lesnar was miles away from being a responsible WWE employee, at the time
Brock Lesnar's irresponsible behavior, and the fact that he cursed at Stacy after she bashed him for his recklessness, was the tipping point for Cornette. Here's what Jim Cornette had to say to Brock Lesnar, after he cursed at his girlfriend:
"Look moth******er, you need to know this now. Don’t say f**k you to her in front of me because I won’t fight you, I will shoot you."
Things calmed down after Cornette's threat to Lesnar. Brock Lesnar would make his way to the main roster immediately after WWE WrestleMania 18, and the rest, as they say, is history.
