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The more one learns about the sport of professional wrestling, the more they realize how interesting it truly is. It's no secret that WWE Superstars work together to put on a show. So, even when the fans witness a wrestler beating up their rival, there is no real animosity between the involved competitors (in most cases).
But at the end of the day, WWE Superstars are humans too and can be triggered by the acts of their colleagues, or by the surrounding events. In most cases, they manage to hide their anger until they get backstage, but there have been certain instances of WWE talent getting frustrated while on camera.
Remaining professional while being recorded is essential if one strives to climb the ranks of the wrestling world. But, even some of the most dedicated WWE performers have lost their cool on live TV.
So, without further ado, here is a list of five such WWE Superstars and the situations that prompted them to get angry.
#5 Randy Orton on WWE RAW
When 2010 kicked off, it was believed that Kofi Kingston would emerge as a main-event player. His feud against Randy Orton at the time had done a good job of elevating the Jamaican Superstar to unimaginable heights early on in his career.
However, things came crashing down for Kofi Kingston when he landed on the wrong side of The Viper during the January 11th, 2010 episode of WWE RAW. During the episode, Kingston collided with Orton and John Cena in a #1 contender's triple-threat match.
The aforementioned match was supposed to end with Orton pinning Kingston after hitting the punk kick. However, the 13-time Tag Team Champion wouldn't stay down and get into the position that would allow the two-time Royal Rumble winner to hit him with the punt kick.
This moment angered Randy Orton to the point where he hit Kingston with a brutal RKO and won the match after calling him "stupid" twice. Following this incident, Kofi Kingston would lose all the momentum that he had racked up in the preceding months, courtesy of Randy Orton's backstage influence.
This story was the central focus of the enthralling WWE Championship feud between challenger Randy Orton and champion Kofi Kingston in 2019.
#4 CM Punk on WWE RAW
It's one thing to be a fan of a WWE Superstar, but a completely different thing to not respect their boundaries.
It goes without saying that CM Punk was a fan-favorite, no matter which city he went to during his WWE run. However, on the October 8th, 2012 edition of RAW, the Straight-Edge Superstar encountered someone who wasn't exactly a big fan of his.
The aforementioned show featured CM Punk vs. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon as the main event. The segment ended with Punk escaping through the crowd. As the then-WWE Champion was listening to Mr. McMahon cut a promo on him from the ring, he was continuously being hit and tagged from behind by a couple of fans.
This resulted in CM Punk losing his cool on the spot. Not only did he shove one of the accused fans down, but he also proceeded to punch him in the face. Addressing the unfortunate nature of the incident, the Second-City Saint has since apologised.
"I got hit in the ribs three times. I was getting shoved and I was getting punched. … Then I started getting tagged in the back of the head. Unfortunately, I lashed out in the heat of the moment and I apologize.”
There wasn't any major heat on CM Punk following the incident and he continued to reign as the WWE Champion for three more months.
#3 Shawn Michaels at WWE SummerSlam
In the last 18 years, Shawn Michaels has done quite a lot for the future generation of WWE Superstars.
While Michaels was an active in-ring performer during the Ruthless Aggression era, he made sure to put over the likes of Randy Orton, Edge, John Cena, and others. Since retiring, he has still been contributing to WWE by being strongly involved with NXT and NXT UK.
However, Shawn Michaels wasn't always like this. In fact, back in the 90s, he had a reputation for being a bully. Most of his alleged bullying incidents occurred backstage, but one made it to live TV.
At SummerSlam 1996, Michaels squared off against Vader. During the match, Vader was supposed to move away before Michaels dropped an elbow drop on him. However, he stayed glued to his position, earning himself the wrath of the Heartbreak Kid on the spot.
Michaels started stomping on Vader's face while yelling, "move." After some shenanigans, the two-time Royal Rumble winner emerged victorious. As for Vader, he became the victim of backstage politics and saw his momentum come to a screeching halt in WWE.
#2 Eddie Guerrero at WWE SummerSlam
When it comes to possessing the complete package to thrive in WWE, very few come close to Eddie Guerrero.
Whether he was portraying a heel or a babyface, Eddie Guerrero made sure to not only nail his character, but also deliver phenomenal performances night in and night out while keeping the audience engaged at all times.
In 2005, he was involved in a memorable rivalry with Rey Mysterio over the custody of the latter's son, Dominik. A ladder match for the same took place between the two at WWE SummerSlam 2005.
During the closing moments of the match, Eddie's wife, Vickie Guerrero was supposed to come over to the ring and push her husband off the ladder. However, when that time came, Vickie was nowhere to be found and both Mysterio and Eddie had to improvise.
Once Eddie landed on the canvas, he screamed at Charles Robinson, the WWE referee at ringside, and asked him where Vickie was. A few minutes later, Vickie showed up to push Eddie off the ladder, resulting in the finish to proceed as planned.
#1 Daniel Bryan on WWE RAW
The American Dragon's dedication to the wrestling business can't be questioned. Throughout his illustrious career, both in and out of WWE, he has been a part of several high-profile matches. He has wrestled as a high-flyer, as well as a master technician. In short, Daniel Bryan is a one-of-a-kind Superstar.
On the June 17th, 2013 episode of WWE RAW, "The Leader of the Yes! Movement" set out to add yet another masterpiece to his lengthy list of incredible bouts. The match being referred to here was a No-DQ match between Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton.
During the match, the four-time WWE Champion suffered a stinger, causing the match to end right there and then. Bryan wasn't happy with how things went down and his anger was visible on his face. He then had a backstage altercation with Triple H, which was resolved promptly.
Bryan revealed that he never had a match stopped in his career prior to the one in question. Regarding his altercation with Triple H, Bryan put it down to passion.
“I understand where he’s coming from, they’re trying to protect their talent. We’re both very passionate guys… it’s just guys who love this business, who love this industry, who have conflicting ideas about what should have happened. And that’s that, we’ve settled our differences now, we’re on good terms, so I can’t say anything more than that.”
A few months later, Triple H would turn heel and feud with Daniel Bryan all the way to WWE WrestleMania 30.
