Top 10 Most Shocking Betrayals In WWE History

High-action drama, unexpected unions, betrayals, savage insults - all these elements add to the excitement of WWE matches. Betrayals, when done right, can often lead to some of the most memorable moments in wrestling history. WWE has witnessed many such incidents which shocked the audience as they don’t see it coming.  

Sometimes betrayals are perhaps more intriguing than the greatest alliances. While giving fans the message to trust no one, betrayal often creates different emotions among them, such as excitement and disappointment, depending on who is being betrayed.

Without further ado, let's take a look at 10 unforgettable moments of betrayal in WWE history:

10. Sami Zayn betrays Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns defended his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship with a dominant win over Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble. However, the Tribal Chief wasn’t done with it as he decided to give Owens some punishment. Sami Zayn was asked by The Bloodline head Reigns to finish off Owens with a steel chair. But to everyone's surprise, Zayn betrayed Reigns by hitting him with a chair. As a result, the Canadian wrestler was kicked out of the superstar group.   

9. Triple H Betrays Shawn Michaels 

Shawn Michaels and Triple H have long shared a great relationship, and they have betrayed many wrestlers over the years. However, The Game's turn on the Heartbreak Kid was something people didn't see coming in 2002 when Triple H betrayed Michaels. The betrayal of friendship turned out to be a fan favourite as it was completely surprising. 

8. Randy Orton Betrays Wyatt Family

Randy Orton’s joining The Wyatt Family was a surprise to the WWE fans. WWE fans were surprised when Randy Orton joined The Wyatt Family. However, Orton did not fit in the group, and later everyone got to know that he was completely focused on becoming the champion. The Viper burning down the Wyatt Compound was a great moment in WWE history, and the fact that Bray Wyatt couldn't see it coming made the story engaging.

7. Eddie Guerrero Betrays Rey Mysterio

WWE Tag Team champions Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio did not defend their championship at WrestleMania 21. Instead, they confront each other, in which Ray wins, gradually slowly disintegrating their friendship. The two compete again at Judgment Day, where Rey won by disqualification. Frustrated by not being able to win Rey in recent times, Guerrero turned on Rey and assaulted him. This completely ended their friendship and started a long feud. 

6. Becky Lynch Betrays Charlotte Flair

Becky Lynch beat down her former friend Charlotte Flair in SummerSlam 2018. Lynch, who had been overlooked for a long time, became frustrated with the constant focus on Flair. Although WWE thought this moment would lead to a heel turn for Lynch, the fans rallied behind her. 

5. Dakota Kai Betrays Tegan Nox

Dakota Kai's betrayal of Tegan Nox came as a surprise for fans. They shared a beautiful camaraderie in NXT that people accepted as a tag team. They were on the same team to compete in WarGames. But to everyone’s surprise, Kai turned around and attacked Nox, creating a great rivalry between them. 

4. Seth Rollins Betrays The Shield

The Shield, a wrestling stable that consisted of Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, was one of the most notable units in WWE history. The trio shared a close relationship but fans were always expecting a twist. However, the wrestling fraternity was shocked when Rollins turned out to be the one responsible for the split. He attacked Ambrose and Reigns with a steel chair.

3. Dominik Mysterio Betrays Rey Mysterio

The most recent betrayal in WWE was Dominic Mysterio cheating on his father, Rey Mysterio. The tension between the two was always evident, and the fight erupted at Clash At The Castle. The fact that the feud was between the father and son made the situation more engaging. 

 2. Christian Betrays His Brother Edge 

Edge and Christian allied with Kurt Angle and Rhyno to form "Team RECK." However, tensions arose between the members when Edge defeated them to win the 2001 King of the Ring Tournament. Christian became jealous of Edge's success, and the former betrayed his tag-team partner with two chair shots to the head. 

1. Hulk Hogan Betrays WCW

Hulk Hogan's betrayal of WCW is one of the most shocking twists in professional wrestling history. Scott Hall and Kevin Nash appeared in WCW and began claiming they were taking over. This led to a six-man match where Hall and Nash faced off against Les Luger, Sting, and Randy Savage. It was Hogan who showed up for the injured Luger. WCW thought their saviour had arrived, but Hogen betrayed them with a knee over Savage.