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Shoot Fights

Tempers flare, the script is tossed, and violence ensues. Discover when professional wrestling matches turned real and when shoot fights took place outside the ring!

Sometimes tempers flare, violence ensues, and the script is tossed. These are the shocking times wrestling matches turned real!

10 Shocking Times Wrestling Matches Turned REAL!

by Kelvin Vega

Sometimes tempers flare, violence ensues, and the script is tossed. These are the shocking times wrestling matches turned real!

On May 11th, 1988, Manny Fernandez faced off against Invader #3 in Puerto Rico. Decades later, fans are still talking about what happened.

The Strange Case of Manny Fernandez vs. Invader 3

by Javier Ojst

Two months before Bruiser Brody, something very bizarre occurred in Puerto Rico. This is the strange case of Manny Fernandez versus Invader 3

In the early 2000s, there was dangerous heat between former MMA fighter and professional wrestler Enson Inoue and the Yakuza (Japan's most infamous crime syndicate). A member of the Yakuza was responsible for the early death of the "godfather of puroresu," Rikidōzan, in 1963. However, their fates would not be alike. Enson's confrontation made it clear: he was not one to be crossed.

Enson Inoue and His Dangerous Confrontation with the Yakuza

by Geries Tadros

In the early 2000s, there was dangerous heat between Enson Inoue and the Japanese Yakuza. It was clear: Enson was not one to be crossed.

"Canada's Greatest Athlete" Gene Kiniski and "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali were known for their sharp tongues, and when these two respected champions met, they did not hold back!

Muhammad Ali and Gene Kiniski: A Battle of Words!

by Javier Ojst

Gene Kiniski and Muhammad Ali were known for their sharp tongues, and when these two respected champions met, they did not hold back!

Here are seven times wrestlers proved how real things could be in front of a live viewing audience!

7 Times Wrestlers Got Physical On Talk Shows

by Griffin Kaye

Here are seven times wrestlers legit got physical on talk shows, proving just how real wrestling is in front of a live viewing audience!

Curtis Axel, while being ‘Better than Perfect,’ was he man enough to stand up for himself against his boss, Vince McMahon?

Curtis Axel and Vince McMahon Promo Class Incident

by JP Zarka

Being the son of a WWE Hall of Famer doesn’t give you any free passes with Vince McMahon — just ask former WWE superstar Curtis…

Wrestlers misbehaving is nothing new, and there have been many outlandish wrestling arrests you may not be aware of outside the ring!

Wrestling Arrests You May Not Be Aware Of!

by Javier Ojst

Wrestlers misbehaving is nothing new, but there have been many outlandish wrestling arrests you may not be aware of outside the ring!

Despite the incredible curiosity surrounding the fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki in the Budokan Hall, viewers were mostly left confounded.

Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki Bizarre Encounter in Japan

by Javier Ojst

In 1976, a bizarre encounter between boxer Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki became the talk of the sports world.

Things came to a head between Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho backstage at WWE SummerSlam 2016.

Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho Fight – What Really Happened

by Harvey Dix

Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho got into a heated altercation backstage at WWE SummerSlam 2016. Here’s how it all went down.

The fight between Angelo Mosca and Joe Capp in 2011 was a result of a 48-year grudge!

Shocking Details on Angelo Mosca and Joe Kapp Punch-Up

by Javier Ojst

In 2011, a 48-year grudge hit a boiling point at a Canadian Football League luncheon between wrestler Angelo Mosca and quarterback Joe Kapp!

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