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Being a WWE Superstar is not an easy job.
Not only do you have to deal with being on the road, away from family, and constantly training, but there are these bumps you have to take on a daily basis in the ring.
Not only that, but there is always the risk of serious injuries, which can occur to any Superstar at any moment, regardless of how long they've been performing. For some, these injuries instantly bring a match to an end, but not for these Superstars. These wrestlers suffered some of the most devastating injuries of their careers, some of them even life-threatening, but were able to soldier on.
Here are five WWE Superstars who showed real intestinal fortitude by being able to finish matches whilst seriously hurt.
5: Shawn Michaels (Royal Rumble 1998)
When Shawn Michaels 'won' the WWF Championship from Bret Hart at Survivor Series 1997, things were going well for HBK.
Not only was he the champion, and his biggest foe gone from the company, but he also had his DX comrades helping him at all times.
At the 1998 Royal Rumble though, Michaels' career would forever change, when he was thrown to the outside of the ring by The Undertaker during their casket match.
His lower back landing on the side of the casket, Michaels would suffer severe damage but would continue the match, eventually toppling the Phenom thanks to a big assist by Kane.
Not only did he continue the match, Michaels would continue competing for months before losing the title to Steve Austin at WrestleMania 14, before retiring from the ring for four years until his return at Summerslam 2002.
4: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin (Summerslam 1997)
'Stone Cold' Steve Austin is one of the most beloved stars in wrestling history, a King of the Ring winner, a Royal Rumble winner and a six-time WWF Champion.
But less than a year before Austin would win his first world championship, the Rattlesnake's career was nearly ended at Summerslam 1997.
Meeting Owen Hart for the Intercontinental title, the usually-safe Blackheart delivered a botched Piledriver to Austin, who took the full force on his head.
His neck broken, Austin was temporarily paralyzed in the ring, but later got his mobility back.
Acting on instinct, Austin rolled up Hart to win the title, though he'd be forced to vacate the gold shortly after on RAW, before neck injuries forced the Bionic Redneck to retire from in-ring competition in 2003.
3: Triple H (WWF RAW is WAR 2001)
When Triple H formed an alliance with the recently turned heel 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, it seemed nothing could beat them.
Dubbed the Two-Man Power Trip, the pair raised hell in the WWF, at one point holding the WWF, Intercontinental and Tag Titles simultaneously.
This all came to an end on the May 21, 2001 edition of RAW is WAR, when the Game suffered a quad tear in a tag title match against Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.
Carrying on, the Game would hobble around but deliver an epic performance, even being locked in the Walls of Jericho on the announce table.
Losing the titles, the Cerebral Assassin would take several months off recovering, before returning better than ever in January 2002, to win that year's Royal Rumble match.
2: Finn Balor (Summerslam 2016)
When WWE Champion Dean Ambrose was drafted to SmackDown Live in the 2016 brand extension, it left RAW without a top title.
Introducing the new Universal Championship, everyone on RAW wanted to be the first champion, though as Summerslam approached, the inaugural champ would be decided between Finn Balor and Seth Rollins.
During the match, Rollins powerbombed the Irishman onto the barricade outside the ring, inadvertently dislocating Balor's shoulder.
Popping it back in, Balor would somehow find a way to finish the match, beating the Architect to become the first Universal champion. His reign wouldn't last long sadly, as the Extraordinary Man would be forced to vacate the title the next night due to the injury.
Though his reign was short, the Demon made a believer out of many fans for being able to finish the match.
1: Brock Lesnar (WrestleMania 19)
Brock Lesnar Vs. WWE Champion Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 19 was nothing short of a dream match.
Two of the company's most gifted stars, Lesnar had earned the title match by winning the 2003 Royal Rumble match, and was hoping to finish off one of the greatest rookie years in wrestling.
This was an excellent bout, which is sadly best remembered for a botch by the Beast, who hoped to seal his second WWE title win with a Shooting Star Press. Missing Angle and landing badly, Lesnar concussed himself and could've severely damaged his neck.
Somehow soldiering on, Lesnar was able to hoist the 230lb frame of Angle over his shoulders, pinning the champion after a devastating F5.
A truly shocking way to end the biggest show of the year, Lesnar proved just how tough he really is.
