The WWE Controversy Seldom Talked About From 1993

Let us take you back to a time when Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart got along, steroids in wrestling were all over the news, and a WWE "controversy" took place outside the ring, causing Jerry Lawler to be taken off television tapings for a short period of time.

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While the steroid scandal was playing out all over the news at the time, one particular WWE controversy occurred, which somehow managed to go unnoticed.

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At the time, Jerry Lawler was in a bitter feud with Bret Hart, taking shots at his parents and family whenever he could. The storyline was building up towards a payoff at the Survivor Series 1993 pay-pay-view through a traditional four versus four Survivor Series style matchup.

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The only problem was - if you were watching at the time - Lawler was nowhere to be found on the day of the pay-per-view!

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BRET HART: "Jerry Lawler was hastily edited out of the weekend TV show, with no explanation given to the fans."

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Swipe up to read the full shocking story!

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