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When you're a WWE Superstar, whether it be in 2018 or 1988, you want to win. There's arguably nothing more important to the men and women of WWE than racking up those big wins at live events, on TV and at the pay per views.
A series of wins can easily turn into a shot at the championship, which in itself, can turn into lengthy reigns with championship gold.
But for some Superstars, they are willing to do anything to pick up those victories.
Some Superstars in the years have even been willing to fake an injury (some of which, even life-threatening) to get in the head of their opponents, or at the very least, to give them an unfair advantage over their foes.
Here are 5 WWE Superstars, who were willing to do whatever it takes, and faked an injury on-screen.
#5 Randy Orton announces his retirement (2005)
In 2005, Randy Orton seemingly did the unthinkable: killing off The Undertaker, after burning the Deadman alive at No Mercy.
As we all know, it's hard to kill, what's already dead, and The Undertaker did return at Survivor Series, setting up a Hell In A Cell match between the two at Armageddon.
Fearing for his life, the Legend Killer came out somberly on SmackDown one day and announced that due to injuries and other issues, he was announcing his retirement, aged just 25.
When the Phenom showed up, the newly retired-Orton pleaded for the Phenom to let him go in peace, before the Deadman was distracted by a rogue druid.
This cloaked figure turned out to be Orton' father Cowboy Bob (but we'll get to him later), who gave his son the advantage, assaulting the Undertaker, and revealing his retirement to be a ruse.
The match went on at Armageddon, though not how the Orton's would've wanted.
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#4 Alexa Bliss 'breaks' her arm (2017)
When Alexa Bliss moved to SmackDown Live as part of the 2016 Brand Extension, few could've expected just how much the petite powerhouse would accomplish.
After 2 years on the main show, Bliss has won 5 women's championships and has appeared at WrestleMania 33 and 34 holding gold.
Appearing at the Great Balls of Fire pay per view, Bliss faced off against fellow-champion Sasha Banks, with Bliss' RAW Women's Title on the line.
Mid-match, Alexa curled into the corner, holding her arm, which was bent backwards.
As the referee attempted to help Little Miss Bliss, Sasha could only watch on, as this injury had seemingly brought the end to the match.
Moments later though, Bliss would miraculously recover, attacking the Boss, and whilst the Boss would win the match, it was via count-out.
Bliss would later explain that her double-jointed elbow was the key to his deception.
#3 Triple H feels the bite of the Rattlesnake (1999)
After four years in the WWF, Triple H finally accomplished his dream in the Summer of 1999, winning his first of 14 World Championships.
This title change quickly drew the ire of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, who had lost the title at Summerslam and was hungry to gain it back.
Austin even went as far as locking the Game in a locker-room with an actual Rattlesnake, as Triple H's screams were heard from the outside.
Not long after, the King of Kings appeared on SmackDown, his face heavily swollen and his confidence broken.
In a shocking moment, H announced that he'd be walking away from the WWF, and gave the title to Austin, a low moment for the Bionic redneck.
Of course, this was just to get Austin to lower his guard, as Triple H destroyed his opponent, removing the prosthetics, and calling it an Oscar-worthy performance.
#2 Eddie Guerrero Lies, Cheats and Steals a victory (2004)
There's no shortage of instances of Eddie Guerrero bending the rules to win, and WrestleMania 20 was no exception.
In a truly under-rated classic, Guerero defended his newly-won WWE Championship against Kurt Angle.
Throughout the match, Guerrero favored his ankle, which had been targetted by the Olympian with a series of ankle locks.
When Guerrero removed his boot, presumably to ease the swelling, the shark-like Angle smelled blood, going for his submission once again.
However, this would prove to be his undoing, as Eddie would kick the unlaced boot off of his foot, a shock to Angle, which allowed Latino Heat to roll him up, of course using the ropes.
Just to stick it to the Olympic Gold Medalist, Eddie would reveal his ankle was fine after the match, revealing that if he couldn't out-wrestle Angle, he could out-think him.
#1 Bret Screws Vince (2010)
When Bret 'Hitman' Hart returned to WWE, it was a long time coming. Leaving following the Montreal Screwjob, Bret was able to make amends with his former foe, Shawn Michaels.
But when The Hitman tried to reconcile with Vince McMahon, the boss wasn't having it, attacking Bret and refusing a match at WrestleMania.
Realizing the futility of his return, Bret said his goodbyes and went to leave the arena, only to be injured after a car collided with his leg.
Seeing his chance to embarrass the former WWF Champion (again), Vince said he'd agree to the match at Mania and wanted it in writing.
Tentatively, Bret accepted, though the second the contracts were signed, Bret would reveal the truth: that his leg injury was all fake, just to force McMahon into the match.
The match was a war at WrestleMania, and whilst Bret did need to sit down mid-match, the Hitman certainly had his moment.
