5 controversial backstage stories behind the biggest WrestleMania matches

Goldberg and Lesnar
Goldberg and Lesnar

#3 Chris Jericho's disappointment with his WrestleMania 33 match against Kevin Owens

Jericho and Owens
Jericho and Owens

At WrestleMania 33, Chris Jericho lost his US title to Kevin Owens in what was the culmination of an incredibly devised, months-long storyline. Jericho had helped Goldberg defeat Owens for the Universal title a few weeks ago at WWE Fastlane. Goldberg lost the title to Brock Lesnar later in the night.

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Jericho was not happy at all over the fact that his match got the second spot, and took it as an insult. Additionally, Vince McMahon had previously told Jericho that he and Owens would fight at 'Mania for the Universal title, with Jericho winning it in the end. The plans changed soon after, and Vince didn't bother to inform Jericho about the same.

We had the best storyline of the year but it doesn't matter, it's still not going to get me higher on the card to be second on the card at WrestleMania. I need to leave; that is how you know. When the time comes when you are put in that spot as an insularity guy?

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