Wrestling Upsets That Left Fans Shocked and Confused!

When it comes to upsets in wrestling, every generation has a match or two that will always be remembered and talked for years. These are those matches!

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

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"Trying to leave the arena in a cab, 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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This next one was one of the most surprising wrestling upsets in the history of professional wrestling. Fans were left shocked and confused!

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