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Those who don't like wrestling have an obsession with calling WWE "fake." However, the superstars truly invest in their matches with their bodies on the line.
Considering the nature of the sport, pain is regular. With huge bumps and risky moves, injuries become unavoidable regardless of the precautions. The worst situation is getting injured during a match. They can either call it a day and leave, or they can finish what they started.
The Undertaker ended a match against Goldberg earlier because both superstars were considerably injured.
Whether one should end a match or complete it depends on the situation. Nonetheless, let's discuss the seven WWE Superstars who finished their match with terrible injuries.
#7. Bret Hart was forced to retire early after this injury
Bret Hart's WCW run wasn't memorable, especially when compared to his WWE run. However, some matches were highly awaited by fans. In one such dream match, Hart faced Goldberg. The Hitman received a botched mule kick to the head, and he completely blacked out.
The former world champion revealed in his autobiography that he forgot everything and just wanted to finish the match. However, the injury was severe, and he had to relinquish his title a month later.
The injury turned out to be unfortunate as Hart was forced to retire due to concussion.
#6. Kurt Angle was severely injured at WWE SummerSlam
Triple H, The Rock, and Kurt Angle were in the main event of SummerSlam 2000. However, before The Rock got into the ring, Hunter and Angle started a brawl.
The Game delivered a pedigree to The Olympic Gold Medalist on the announce table, which was botched, and the table smashed. Angle suffered legitimate injuries and was taken backstage for medical treatment. However, he returned to the ring shortly and finished the match.
#5. Mankind jumped from the top of the cell at King of The Ring
Perhaps the greatest hardcore wrestler in history, Mick Foley took gigantic bumps in his Hell in a Cell bout against The Undertaker.
As Mankind, he faced The Deadman and suffered numerous legitimate injuries: a concussion, dislocated jaws, bruised ribs, puncture wounds, internal bleeding, and several knocked-out teeth.
He returned every time to finish the match and embedded his name in wrestling history.
#4. Seth Rollins finished the match with a torn ACL
Seth Rollins incurred a devastating injury during a WWE Live Event. In a match against Kane, he flipped over the top rope to perform a turnbuckle powerbomb.
However, he landed awkwardly on the mat, tearing up his ACL, MCL, and meniscus. He stood again to finish the move and the match.
The Architect was the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion at the time and had to relinquish the title to get treatment.
#3. Steve Austin's injury that changed WWE
Steve Austin and Owen Hart squared off for the Intercontinental Championship on August 3, 1997. The much-anticipated contest changed Austin's life forever.
Hart lifted The Texas Rattlesnake for a pile driver, but it was botched and Austin landed on his neck. Austin couldn't feel anything, and it's speculated that he was temporarily paralyzed.
However, he gathered all his strength to roll up Hart for the victory. Reports revealed a severe spinal and neck injury, and Austin was sidelined for months.
When he returned, he became the beloved Stone Cold and arguably one of the greatest wrestlers ever. However, the post-concussion syndrome of the injury forced him to bid farewell to the sport in 2003.
#2. Finn Balor incurred a shoulder injury at WWE SummerSlam
WWE unveiled the new Universal Championship in 2016. Seth Rollins and Finn Balor qualified to compete in the tournament finals for the championship.
The brawl was intense and intriguing. The two former NXT Champions went all-in to become the inaugural Universal Champion. However, Rollins lifted Balor for a powerbomb on the barricade, which resulted in a legitimate injury.
The Demon King dislocated his shoulder and put it back himself in a split second. He continued to fight and ultimately won the contest.
His injury turned out to be severe, and Finn had to relinquish the title the next night on RAW. Things particularly went downhill for Balor after the incident.
#1. The Game tore his quadriceps in a tag team contest
Triple H is one of the best in business, and there are several instances to prove this. He teamed up with Steve Austin in what is arguably the most powerful tag-team ever.
The Two-Man Power Trip were the tag team champions and defended their titles against Chris Jericho & Chris Benoit. During the match, Jericho tangled Austin in the Walls of Jericho.
The Game tried to slide in the ring in an attempt to save The Texas Rattlesnake. However, he ended up tearing his quadriceps. He stood up and finished the match and even received a Walls of Jericho on the announce table, which proves his passion for wrestling.
