10 Most Dangerous WWE Matches Ever

10. Mankind Vs The Rock - Royal Rumble (1999)

Although Mankind has been in dozens of brutal brawls, his scrap with The Rock during 1999's Royal Rumble is among the most shocking.

According to the rules, the match could only come to an end if one participant said the words "I quit." Since Mankind had never submitted in WWE at the time, everyone knew he was going to endure a merciless level of punishment.

After being hit with a bell, a ladder, and a botched Rock Bottom on the table, it looked like it was all too much for the Hardcore King. And when Mankind was tossed onto the electrical circuit board, many assumed he couldn't be put through anymore.

But The Rock wasn't finished. After handcuffing Mankind, the People's Champ pulled out a chair and walloped his opponent across the head. Even though Mankind was meant to receive five unprotected chair shots, The Brahma Bull battered his skull 11 times. (What made this moment more nauseating was the fact Mankind's wife and kids were in the crowd).

It was a bummer to see Mankind lose via pre-recorded shenanigans, but also a relief, since nobody wanted to see his suffering prolonged any further.