Bret Hart's WCW run lacked the impact of his WWE days, but his match with Goldberg stood out. A kick to the head left him blacked out, yet he finished the match. The injury was severe, leading to a title vacate and early retirement.
At SummerSlam 2000, Triple H, The Rock, and Kurt Angle were set for a triple threat main event. Before The Rock entered, Triple H hit Angle with a Pedigree on the announce table, causing a real injury. Kurt was taken backstage for medical attention but returned later to finish the match.
Mick Foley was thrown off the Hell in a Cell by The Undertaker. He suffered a broken jaw, fractured ribs, internal bleeding, and several broken teeth. Despite the brutal injuries, Foley returned multiple times to finish the match, cementing his place in wrestling history.
Seth Rollins tore his ACL, MCL, and meniscus during a match against Kane but still finished the move and the match. As WWE Champion, he later vacated the title for treatment.
Steve Austin and Owen Hart faced off for the Intercontinental Championship on August 3, 1997, a match that changed Austin's life forever. Hart lifted Austin up for a pile driver, but it failed and Austin fell to the ring on his neck. Austin was paralyzed for a while. However, Hart won the match. Reports revealed serious spinal and neck injuries and Austin was sidelined for months. When he returned, he became a fan favorite and a great wrestler. However, post-concussion syndrome following the injury forced him to retire from the ring in 2003.
In 2016, during the Universal Championship final, Finn Balor suffered a serious shoulder injury after a barricade powerbomb from Seth Rollins. Despite the injury, Balor won the match but was forced to vacate the title the next night on Raw. The injury marked a major setback in his career.
Triple H tore his quadriceps during a tag match with Steve Austin against Jericho and Benoit. Despite the injury, he finished the match, showing his dedication and passion for wrestling.
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