7 Times Pro Wresting broke the "Fourth Wall"

The WWE used the real-life drama between Edge and Matt Hardy in a storyline.
The WWE used the real-life drama between Edge and Matt Hardy in a storyline.

#3 Triple H mocks Jeff Hardy's wellness code violations

Jeff Hardy and the Game Triple H
Jeff Hardy and the Game Triple H

When Eddie Guerrero tragically passed away from heart failure in 2005, it came as a shock to the pro wrestling world. Eddie Guerrero had seemed to be in the best shape of his career, well muscled and possessed of great endurance.

In order to prevent future tragedies, the WWE instituted a wellness policy where superstars would be subjected to health screenings and drug tests to make sure they were practicing a healthy lifestyle and to detect hidden problems like the one that felled Latino Heat. Usually, when a wrestler fails the wellness test for whatever reason, they are given a storyline to explain their absence from television.

However, during a feud between Jeff Hardy and Triple H, the game taunted the charismatic Enigma by saying "Just one more, right Jeff?" This was a reference to the fact that Jeff Hardy had failed two previous wellness tests, and one more failure would mean his termination from the company. It was a bold move, and perhaps Triple H's backstage pull prevented him from suffering any career setbacks from breaking the fourth wall.

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