The world of professional wrestling is as filled with drama outside the ring as it is within. Over the years, a host of Wrestling Rumors has swirled around, often gaining traction among fans and even making headlines. However, not every whisper is true. Here are some of the most wildly inaccurate wrestling rumors that have made the rounds:
Most Inaccurate Wrestling Rumors
1. The Undertaker’s Multiple Lives
Rumor: One long-standing myth is that the original Undertaker (Mark Calaway) died and was replaced by a look-alike.
Reality: Mark Calaway, the man behind The Undertaker, has played the character since his debut. The confusion might stem from a storyline where the Undertaker fought his doppelganger, but that was pure fiction.
2. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Stephanie McMahon
Rumor: There’s a pervasive rumor that Randy Savage had an undisclosed relationship with a young Stephanie McMahon, leading to his departure from WWF.
Reality: This has been consistently debunked by multiple insiders, including Bruce Prichard and Eric Bischoff. Neither Savage nor McMahon ever commented on the rumor.
3. Shawn Michaels’ Glass Eye
Rumor: After a real-life altercation in 1995, it was rumored that Shawn Michaels lost an eye and was using a glass eye.
Reality: Michaels did not lose an eye. He continued to wrestle without any eye issues, and this rumor was purely fictional.
4. Van Hammer’s Fatal Drop
Rumor: It was believed that Van Hammer had accidentally killed an opponent with a botched move in the early 1990s.
Reality: No such incident occurred. Van Hammer had his share of critics, but a fatal mishap was not part of his wrestling history.
5. The Death of The Ultimate Warrior
Rumor: After a hiatus from wrestling, when The Ultimate Warrior returned, fans speculated that the original Warrior had passed away, and this was a new person assuming the character.
Reality: The Warrior, real name Jim Hellwig (later legally changed to Warrior), was the sole performer behind the character until his death in 2014.
6. Vince McMahon’s Limo Explosion
Rumor: In 2007, a storyline involved Vince McMahon’s limo exploding, leading to rumors that the WWE chairman had died.
Reality: The explosion was scripted, and Vince was very much alive. The storyline was quickly dropped due to real-life events, namely the tragic Chris Benoit incident.
7. Goldust’s Breast Implants
Rumor: At one point, it was whispered that Dustin Rhodes, known as Goldust, had gotten breast implants to further his bizarre WWE character.
Reality: Goldust never got breast implants. This rumor possibly started due to his provocative and androgynous character, but it was entirely baseless.
Wrestling, by its nature, blurs the line between reality and fiction. The fervor of its fanbase, combined with the intrigue of behind-the-scenes happenings, makes it fertile ground for rumors. While some have a basis in reality, many are mere concoctions of the imagination. As always, it’s essential to separate the fact from fiction, appreciating wrestling for the captivating spectacle that it is.
