20 Professional Wrestlers Who Have a Serious Bone To Pick With Each Other
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
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The rivalry between Bret “The Hitman” Hart and Shawn Michaels is among the most notorious in the annals of real-life wrestling.Hart left WWE after their backstage feud reached a peak during the “Montreal Screwjob” at Survivor Series 1997, where Michaels was a part of a contentious finale. Years passed and their animosity persisted, despite their public reconciliation.
Edge vs. Matt Hardy
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Edge and Matt Hardy’s rivalry wasn’t just for show. The tension began when Edge had an affair with Hardy’s real-life girlfriend, Lita, leading to a highly personal and heated feud both on and off-screen. Although they worked professionally together afterward, their relationship was never the same.
CM Punk vs. Ryback
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CM Punk has been very vocal about his dislike for Ryback, accusing him of being reckless in the ring and causing him injuries. Punk has mentioned in interviews that working with Ryback was one of the worst experiences of his wrestling career, leading to ongoing animosity between the two.
Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
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While Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns have headlined numerous WrestleManias together, reports suggest that Lesnar wasn’t a fan of Reigns being pushed as the top star. Although they have never openly criticized each other, the tension between them has been noted by insiders.
Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss
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Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss have had a strained relationship, with Banks allegedly disliking Bliss’s wrestling style and questioning her dedication to the business. Their issues have been apparent both in and out of the ring, leading to a frosty relationship.
Chris Jericho vs. Goldberg
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The real-life rivalry between Goldberg and Chris Jericho began during their WCW days. When Goldberg declined to collaborate with Jericho on a program, he made him feel degraded. Years later, there was a rumoured altercation backstage at WWE, which brought up the tension once again.
AJ Styles vs. Paul Heyman
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The main reason for the tense relationship between AJ Styles and Paul Heyman is Styles’ perception that Heyman was involved in the dismissal of his buddies Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows from the WWE. There is tension in their relationship because Styles has made it obvious that he doesn’t trust Heyman.
John Cena vs. The Rock
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The Rock and John Cena had a well-known rivalry on film, but it was fuelled by friction in real life as well. The Rock left WWE for Hollywood, and Cena blasted him for ditching the company. Their rivalry was based on sincere hostility, even if they have recently made amends.
Triple H vs. Chyna
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Chyna and Triple H were briefly romantically involved, but their union soured when Triple H began seeing Stephanie McMahon. Triple H was accused of betraying Chyna in public, and their relationship never fully recovered.
The Bella Twins vs. Maria Kanellis
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Long-running rivalry exists between the Bella Twins and Maria Kanellis, who claims the twins are preventing her from moving forward in the WWE. They have been criticising each other on social media and in interviews, and it is clear that they are at odds.