6 Times Professional Wrestlers Were Blinded

1. Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales

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2. “I Will Break These Ties That Bind” – Superstar Billy Graham vs. Kevin Sullivan and His Army of Darkness

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3. “The Fireball” – Ronnie Garvin and Barry Windham vs. The Midnight Express

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4. “A Shot of Arrogance” – Jake The Snake Roberts vs. Rick Martel

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5. “A Lack of Vision” – Stan Hansen Wallops Vader in Japan

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