5 WWE Superstars who benefited from losing a match

The Rock and Becky Lynch Brock Lesnar
The Rock and Becky Lynch Brock Lesnar

#1 Stone Cold Steve Austin (vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13)

WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin
WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin

The WWE WrestleMania 13 encounter between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin is rightfully dubbed by many as one of the greatest matches in the history of this business. The classic brawl was officiated by MMA legend Ken Shamrock, and kept fans at the edge of their seats from start to finish. The final moments of the match have been etched in fans' minds forever.

As Bret Hart secured the Sharpshooter on Austin, he refused to utter the words, "I Quit". Austin's bloodied face while being locked in a Sharpshooter told the whole story. He finally passed out and Hart was declared the winner. This is still regarded as the best example of a "double turn", an instance where fans turn on a wrestler in the midst of a match, and begin supporting the other Superstar. Austin lost the match, but was instantly made into a star due to his performance and that iconic image in the final moments of the bout.

He never looked back and was pushed to the moon over the next few years. Austin defeated Shawn Michaels at WWE WrestleMania 14 to become WWE Champion, and went on to become one of the greatest Superstars in WWE history, rivaling the popularity of Hulk Hogan in the process.

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