7. Mick Foley Doesn’t Quit
The I Quit match between The Rock and Mick Foley goes down in history as one of the most intense in the organization’s history. Known for going the extra-mile to excite wrestling fans, Foley took it to a whole different level when he allowed The Rock to hit him over the head with a chair an astounding (and painful) 11 times. Foley’s wife and kids left the arena, unable to watch him continue to take such punishment, which resulted in a gash on his head. The ultimate blow came after taking his beating: He lost the championship during the same match, and could have lost a lot more.
6. Bruno Sammartino Pushes On with a Broken Neck
If we go way back in history to 1976, one of the most horrific injuries in the WWE was one sustained by Bruno Sammartino. In a brutal match against Stan Hansen. After a body slam went wrong, Sammartino wound up with a fractured vertebrae in his neck. He continued on with the match, however, and he even got on a plane without visiting the hospital so as not to worry his family. This injury goes down in history not only because it was painful and dangerous, but because it is incredible that a wrestler continued to wrestle for 15 more minutes, hopped on a plane, and went home, all while suffering from a broken neck.
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