5 Heels That WWE Fans Turned Face

#1 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin

Enter cap — The classic WrestleMania 13 bout saw a shocking double turn

Walking into WrestleMania 13, Bret Hart was a babyface and Austin was an up-and-coming heel. In this classic submission match, Austin's career would be changed forever. After a brutal bout, the finish saw Bret Hart lock in the sharpshooter on Austin, who simply refused to tap out.

While he was struggling in pain, drenched in his own blood, fans began to see just how tough Austin really was and the sympathy instantly shifted. Bret Hart would be declared the winner after Austin passed out, but his attack on Austin after the match would cement his heel turn, with fans furious at The Hitman.

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It would mark the start of Austin's historic run as he eventually became the biggest superstar in the history of WWE.

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