Busting the Myths: False “Facts” About WWE That Fans Still Believe
WWE has a rich history full of larger-than-life stories, but over the years, rumors, exaggerations, and outright myths have become “common knowledge” among fans. Many of these persist despite being debunked by wrestlers, insiders, and evidence. Here are 10 popular ones that just aren’t true.
- The Montreal Screwjob Was a Work Many fans believe Bret Hart was in on the 1997 Survivor Series finish where Shawn Michaels “stole” the title. Nope—it was a real double-cross orchestrated by Vince McMahon to prevent Hart from leaving for WCW with the belt. Hart has always denied involvement, and multiple parties (including Michaels and McMahon) confirm it was legitimate betrayal.
- Wrestling Is Completely Fake (No Real Pain or Risk) The outcomes and storylines are scripted, but the physicality is very real. Wrestlers take genuine bumps, suffer injuries (broken bones, concussions), and perform dangerous moves. It’s athletic performance art—not “fake” like a staged play fight.
- The Ring Is Like a Trampoline (Super Bouncy and Soft) A common outsider myth: the ring springs wrestlers back up safely. In reality, it’s plywood with minimal padding and thin mats—designed for give, but it hurts on impact. Wrestlers describe it as landing on concrete compared to a real boxing ring.
- Banned Moves Are Permanently Forbidden Forever Fans think moves like the piledriver or chair shots to the head are eternally banned. Actually, WWE enforces bans flexibly—some (like the punt kick) get lifted or allowed case-by-case for big moments, as seen with Kevin Owens using piledrivers recently.
- John Cena Can’t Wrestle This chant-fueled myth from the mid-2000s lingers, but Cena has had classic matches with Edge, CM Punk, AJ Styles, and more. He’s a 16-time world champion with technical skill—he just simplified his style for broader appeal.
- WWE Refuses to Use Anything from WCW Some believe WWE ignores WCW legacy out of spite. Wrong—WWE has revived WarGames, Clash of the Champions, Starrcade elements, and brought in WCW stars/stories extensively.
- The Ultimate Warrior Died and Was Replaced A wild 90s rumor: the “original” Warrior died, and WWE swapped in an imposter for returns. Debunked—the same Jim Hellwig (legally Warrior) wrestled all versions until his 2014 passing.
- Blading (Intentional Bleeding) Is Completely Banned Now WWE went “PG” and restricted blood, but it’s not absolute—exceptions occur in big matches (e.g., post-Vince era allowances). Reports note selective use for major angles.
- Stone Cold Walked Out in 2002 Because He Refused to Job to Brock Lesnar The story goes Austin quit rather than lose. Truth: He was fine putting Lesnar over but objected to doing it on free TV (Raw) with no buildup—a potential money match wasted.
- All Backstage Fights and Heat Are Kayfabe (Part of the Show) While some rivalries are exaggerated, many are real (e.g., genuine tensions between stars). Wrestling blurs lines, but not everything is scripted drama.
These myths show how wrestling’s blend of reality and fiction creates lasting legends. The truth is often wilder anyway—like the confirmed $100,000 bribe offer to Iron Sheik to injure Hogan (which he refused).
Which of these surprised you most? Or what’s a myth you still hear today?
By Mark Smith
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