WWE: Check out the top 30 greatest heel turns in WWE history! From shocking betrayals to career-defining moments, relive the most unforgettable villainous transformations that changed the wrestling world forever.
WWE ranks top 30 greatest heel turns of all time (Source: X)
WWE's official handle on YouTube posted a video of some of the biggest villainous acts by wrestlers. The list featured the biggest heel turns of all time from WWE and WCW. John Cena's latest heel turn against Cody Rhodes bagged the first spot, while Hulk Hogan joining the NWO was tanked second. Seth Rollins breaking the Shield was ranked third.
The list featured other top heel turns like Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods kicking Big E out of the New Day, Dirty Dom turning against Rey Mysterio, and others. The list also featured the breakup of some brothers and twins like the Usos, Hardys, and Bellas. Mysterio was featured in three such moments, all against him. A couple of turns were from NXT.
WWE's top 30 greatest heel turns of all time
Serial Number
Heel Turn
1
John Cena's turn against Cody Rhodes
2
Hulk Hogan joins The NWO as the third member
3
Seth Rollins turns on The Shield to join The Authority
4
Shawn Michaels turns on Marty Jannetty
5
Dominik Mysterio turns on his father, Rey Mysterio
6
Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston turn on Big E
7
Becky Lynch turns on Charlotte Flair
8
Jimmy Uso attacks Jey Uso
9
Nikki Bella breaks Brie Bella
10
Triple H attacks Daniel Bryan, leading to Randy Orton cashing in the MITB contract at SummerSlam
11
Batista turns on Rey Mysterio
12
Paul Bearer sides with Mankind against The Undertaker
13
Shane McMahon attacks The Miz
14
Bob Backlund snaps on Bret Hart
15
The Mega Powers explode
16
Eddie Guerrero turns on Rey Mysterio
17
Trish Stratus turns on Chris Jericho
18
Scott Steiner joins The NWO
19
CM Punk attacks The Rock
20
Matt Hardy attacks Jeff Hardy
21
Tomasso Ciampa turns on Johnny Gargano
22
Ric Flair turns on Sting
23
Sami Zayn's turn against Shane McMahon by saving Kevin Owens
24
Lita betrays Kane, kisses Edge
25
Mark Henry fakes retirement and turns on John Cena
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