10 Injuries That Changed WWE History

10. Dolph Ziggler

In a recent 'Ask Me Anything' feature for Reddit users, former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts noted that Dolph Ziggler's 2013 'Money In The Bank' cash-in on Alberto Del Rio was one of the greatest moments to be present at ringside for.

The live crowd appeared to share his sentiments.

The traditionally raucous post-WrestleMania Monday Night Raw audience came unglued as his music hit, whilst alleged babyface Alberto Del Rio licked his wounds after a beatdown from former number one contender Jack Swagger.

As well an obviously huge moment for Ziggler himself, his victory was vindication for fans that had stuck with him through years of midcard neglect despite an intense in-ring style that appealed to a large section of the hardcore fanbase. Sadly, a lengthy run on top that fans craved would never materialise.

Suffering a serious concussion during a television taping, Ziggler was removed from his own maiden pay-per-view title defence at the following month's Extreme Rules event.

Dolph would eventually lose his title in Del Rio's first rematch just weeks later at Payback, in a match centred around Alberto's relentless assault on the champion's head.

Ziggler's unfortunately-timed injury saddled him with an albatross within WWE's convoluted perceptions of performers.

Thankfully, their stance towards head injuries would sharpen over the following years, with multiple matches and angles abruptly halted in order to protect the health of their superstars.