7 Wrestling Upsets That Left Fans Shocked and Confused

Memorable Wrestling Upsets

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1. The Kid (Sean Waltman) Pulls off an Amazing Wrestling Upset Over Razor Ramon

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"Later trying to leave the arena in a cab along with Lou Albano, his manager for the bout, they almost got lynched by around 50 people!"

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3. The Iron Sheik Wins the WWF Title From Bob Backlund – A Wrestling Upset That Left Fans “Outraged and Confused.”

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4. “Wildfire” Tommy Rich Pulls off One of the Most Memorable Wrestling Upsets by Defeating Harley Race

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"It was one of the most surprising wrestling upsets in the history of the sport. Fans were left shocked and confused!"

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Memorable Wrestling Upsets

When it comes to upsets in wrestling, every generation has a match or two that will always be remembered and talked about years later.

1. The Kid (Sean Waltman) Pulls off an Amazing Wrestling Upset Over Razor Ramon

"Later trying to leave the arena in a cab along with Lou Albano, his manager for the bout, they almost got lynched by around 50 people!"

2. The Epic Title Reign of Bruno Sammartino Is Cut Short by "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff

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3. The Iron Sheik Wins the WWF Title From Bob Backlund – A Wrestling Upset That Left Fans “Outraged and Confused.”

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4. “Wildfire” Tommy Rich Pulls off One of the Most Memorable Wrestling Upsets by Defeating Harley Race

"It was one of the most surprising wrestling upsets in the history of the sport. Fans were left shocked and confused!"

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