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Family clashes have been one of the most recurring storyline ideas in WWE history. Ever since WWE came into being, the promotion has presented angles where children and parents feuded over an issue, with a few rivalries even leading to in-ring clashes on WWE TV or pay-per-view.
Some of the most memorable father-children feuds in WWE history include the Vince McMahon vs. Shane McMahon rivalry heading into WrestleMania 17 in 2001. During Jerry Lawler's feud with Michael Cole, the latter brought back Brian Christopher on WWE RAW, which led to a heated confrontation between the father-son duo. In the following slideshow, we will focus on clashes between daughters and their fathers, that we have witnessed over the years on WWE TV.
#5 Stephanie McMahon turns on Vince McMahon and joins forces with Triple H
At WWE Armageddon 1999, Triple H took on Vince McMahon in the main event of the night. The duo wrestled in a No Holds Barred match and beat the tar out of each other for almost 30 minutes. The rivalry had kicked off when Triple H crashed Stephanie McMahon's wedding with Test and revealed that he had married Stephanie while she wasn't in her senses. Stephanie McMahon made it clear at the time that she hated Triple H, but things were going to take an unexpected turn soon.
Stephanie McMahon and Triple H formed one of the most powerful couples in WWE
During the final moments of the match, Triple H grabbed a sledgehammer from Stephanie McMahon and hit Vince McMahon with it to pick up the victory. After the match was over, Stephanie McMahon showed her true colors and revealed that she was aligned with Triple H all this time. This kicked off what is now famously known as the McMahon-Helmsley Era in WWE, that saw Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and their band of villains running roughshod over the roster.
#4 Torrie Wilson clashes with Al Wilson over his romantic relationship with Dawn Marie
In late 2002, Torrie Wilson kicked off a feud with Dawn Marie on WWE SmackDown. Marie had started a romantic relationship with Torrie Wilson's father, Al Wilson, and Torrie wasn't thrilled one bit. At No Mercy, Torrie Wilson defeated Marie, but the feud was far from over.
Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie was one of the most controversial angles in WWE history
Around this time, on an episode of SmackDown, Marie tried to woo Al Wilson, who reciprocated her feelings. This led to Torrie Wilson coming out in a fit of rage and attacking Dawn Marie. Al Wilson tried to separate the two, but his daughter was having none of it. As the audience watched in surprise, Torrie Wilson confronted her father and pushed him with her full might. A catfight ensued that prompted officials to intervene and separate the two women. The storyline later saw Al Wilson passing away during his honeymoon with Marie. The rivalry finally came to an end at the 2003 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, where Torrie Wilson again defeated Dawn Marie. Al Wilson would pass away in real life 16 years later, mere days before Torrie Wilson's WWE Hall of Fame induction.
#3 Aalyah Mysterio defies Rey Mysterio and professes her love for Murphy
Aalyah Mysterio has been accompanying her father and brother to the ring lately on WWE TV. The Mysterio family's feud with Seth Rollins and Murphy has now been carried over to SmackDown, where a controversial segment recently took place that took the WWE Universe by storm. Murphy was in the ring with Aalyah Mysterio and stated that he is a changed man and wants to apologize to the Mysterio family. Seth Rollins came out and tried to reason with Murphy, which led to a brawl that also involved Rey and Dominik Mysterio.
Aalyah Mysterio and Murphy are now together, after the events of WWE SmackDown
When Rollins was out of the way, Rey Mysterio told his daughter to leave, but to no avail. In a surprising twist, Aalyah Mysterio revealed that she was in love with Murphy, to her father's disgust. Rey Mysterio asked his daughter again, and the same answer followed. Aalyah Mysterio and Murphy then shared a personal moment that left Rey Mysterio seething in anger. The storyline between the Mysterio family and Rollins-Murphy has taken a sudden turn, and it's going to be interesting to see what transpires between Aalyah Mysterio and Murphy in the coming weeks.
#2 Stephanie McMahon feuds with Vince McMahon on WWE SmackDown
Stephanie and Vince McMahon have had countless clashes during their in-ring WWE careers, and possibly the most memorable one happened on SmackDown, in 2003. At the time, Stephanie McMahon was the SmackDown GM, while Vince McMahon was involved with Sable on the Blue brand. Stephanie McMahon wasn't having any of it and kicked off a feud with Sable. Vince McMahon didn't like his daughter interfering in his private affairs, and decided to take matters into his own hands.
Vince and Stephanie McMahon have feuded on several occasions in WWE
At WWE No Mercy 2003, Vince and Stephanie McMahon faced each other in a Father-Daughter "I Quit" match. The disturbing bout saw Vince McMahon brutally attacking his daughter on various occasions, though she held her own in a few instances. In the end, Linda McMahon quit the match on behalf of her daughter. As per the stipulation of the match, Stephanie McMahon was removed from the position of SmackDown GM. In reality, Stephanie McMahon was taking time off from work to marry Triple H and start a family. She wouldn't appear on WWE TV for the next two years.
#1 Charlotte Flair tells Ric Flair she doesn't need him anymore
Back in 2016, Hall of Famer Ric Flair was appearing with his daughter Charlotte Flair on WWE TV. He even interfered in her matches on various occasions, most notably against Becky Lynch at the 2016 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Following WrestleMania 32, Charlotte Flair kicked off a feud with Natalya, that saw Ric Flair and Bret 'The Hitman' Hart getting involved in the mix. At the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, Charlotte Flair took on Natalya with the Women's title on the line. She won the match due to interference by Dana Brooke, who was dressed as Ric Flair.
Both Ric and Charlotte Flair have built legendary careers in WWE
On the next night, Charlotte Flair dropped a bombshell by turning on her father and declaring that she doesn't need him anymore. Charlotte Flair stated that she was sick of hearing that she was Ric Flair's daughter, and from that point on, Ric was Charlotte's dad. As Ric Flair begged and pleaded to his daughter, she berated him even more and ordered him to leave the ring, which he eventually did.
