Wrestling fans, buckle up! We’re about to dive into the most jaw-dropping, rage-inducing moments in WWE history that had fans throwing their remote controls and screaming at their TVs.
The world of professional wrestling isn’t just about body slams and championship belts – it’s a rollercoaster of epic storytelling that sometimes goes completely off the rails.
WWE’s creative team has a knack for making decisions that leave fans scratching their heads, throwing their hands in the air, and questioning everything they know about their favorite sports entertainment.
Here are 10 WWE booking decisions that made the fans go wild.
1. The Infamous “Unleashing” of Roman Reigns
Remember when WWE decided Roman Reigns was going to be THE GUY, whether fans wanted it or not?
Despite massive crowd resistance, the company kept pushing him as the top babyface, creating some of the most awkward and painful moments in modern wrestling history.
Fans weren’t just unhappy – they were downright hostile. Every championship win felt like a punch to the gut, with crowds breaking into loud, sustained boos that echoed through arenas nationwide.
The disconnect was real. Roman was technically talented, had the look, but something about the forced narrative made fans rebel. It took YEARS for WWE to finally understand that you can’t manufacture fan love – it has to be earned organically.
2. The Burial of Bray Wyatt’s Incredible Characters
Bray Wyatt was a creative genius whose potential was repeatedly squandered by mind-boggling booking decisions.
Despite creating some of the most unique and captivating characters in wrestling, WWE consistently dropped the ball. The Fiend character? Incredible. WWE’s handling of it? Absolutely disastrous.
Fans watched in pure frustration as one of the most innovative performers was reduced to losing crucial matches and having his mystique systematically destroyed.
Each poorly executed storyline felt like another nail in the coffin of what could have been wrestling’s most compelling character.
3. Goldberg Squashing “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt
Speaking of character destruction, let’s talk about the night Goldberg decimated The Fiend at Super ShowDown in 2020.
In a match that lasted mere seconds, Goldberg won the Universal Championship by repeatedly spearing Bray Wyatt and hitting a jackhammer.
The wrestling community was FURIOUS. A character built on supernatural resilience was suddenly made to look like a complete joke.
Months of storytelling were erased in less than two minutes, proving that sometimes WWE’s booking makes absolutely zero sense.
4. The Mysterious Disappearance of Rusev
Rusev was over with the crowd. His “Rusev Day” gimmick was organically getting massive fan support, something wrestling promotions dream about.
How did WWE respond? By consistently undermining him, breaking up his tag team, and eventually releasing him.
Fans watched in disbelief as a potentially massive star was repeatedly held back, buried under nonsensical storylines and creative decisions that defied logic. The potential was there – WWE just refused to see it.
5. The Authority Storyline That Wouldn’t Die
For what felt like an eternity, WWE was obsessed with The Authority storyline. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon dominated television time, turning WWE programming into a never-ending corporate soap opera that pushed actual wrestlers to the background.
Week after week, fans grew more frustrated. Main event talents were reduced to props in a never-ending power struggle between authority figures. The wrestling was secondary to the drama, and nobody was happy about it.
6. Turning Becky Lynch’s Amazing Story Into a Mess
Becky Lynch’s rise was one of the most incredible fan-driven narratives in wrestling history. “The Man” was a phenomenon that WWE didn’t create – the fans did.
But instead of letting her organic story play out, WWE’s heavy-handed booking started to feel forced and manufactured.
Her championship runs, while impressive, started to lose the magic that made her initial rise so compelling. Fans who championed her felt like they were watching a diluted version of the wrestler they originally supported.
7. The Constant Burial of Talented Indie Wrestlers
WWE has a long history of taking incredible independent wrestling talents and systematically destroying everything that made them special.
Wrestlers like Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Finn Balor arrived with massive momentum, only to be gradually reduced to mid-card afterthoughts.
Each mishandled push felt like a personal insult to fans who had followed these performers long before they entered WWE. The potential was astronomical – the execution? Monumentally disappointing.
8. Shane McMahon’s Never-Ending Storylines
Somehow, Shane McMahon – a non-wrestler – managed to become a central figure in multiple WWE storylines.
Fans were bewildered as he continued to get massive television time, often at the expense of actual wrestling talent.
Every Shane McMahon segment felt like stolen time from wrestlers who desperately needed exposure.
It was a running joke in the wrestling community that Shane could somehow always find his way into the most prominent storylines.
9. The Inconsistent Handling of Women’s Wrestling
Despite claims of a “women’s revolution,” WWE’s booking often revealed how little they truly understood women’s wrestling.
Talented performers were repeatedly reduced to total afterthoughts, with championship opportunities feeling more like tokens than genuine recognition of talent.
Fans watched as incredible athletes were given minimal time, nonsensical storylines, and treatment that was light-years behind their actual capabilities.
10. Part-Timers Over Full-Time Talent
The persistent WWE strategy of bringing back part-time legends to headline major events continued to infuriate fans who wanted to see current, full-time performers get their moment.
Wrestlers who had worked hard all year were consistently pushed aside for nostalgia acts and part-time performers who showed up for a few massive paydays.
Wrestling’s Wildest Ride Continues
WWE’s booking might drive us crazy, but let’s be real – we’re all still watching. Because for every frustrating decision, there’s a moment of pure, unscripted magic that reminds us why we love this crazy world of professional wrestling.
Keep fighting, wrestling fans. Your passion is what makes this industry incredible.
