10 Most Shocking WWE PPV Squash Matches Of All Time
10. Ultimate Warrior Vs. Triple H - WrestleMania XII
Having slipped out of the global spotlight since he left the WWF in 1992, The Ultimate Warrior's eagerly anticipated return at WrestleMania XII was one of the biggest selling points of the entire show.
The commentary team of Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler did a great job of setting the scene prior to his arrival, raising question over the enigmatic Warrior's physical condition. In an age before internet smarks, fans were genuinely interested to see if the muscle-bound maniac would appear as they remembered him; luckily, their curiosity would be answered emphatically when the man from Parts Unknown burst through the curtain.
That fire didn't diminish at all when he reached the ring and he shook off Triple H's early assault from behind with ease. The high-octane superstar even no-sold the almighty Pedigree, which would be an incredible feat were it to happen today. Unfortunately for Trips, this was 1996 and his status as a mid-carder saw the move presented as far less devastating.
Moments later, the future COO of WWE was forced to eat the canvas before tasting defeat for dessert - probably not how 'The Game' had envisioned his WrestleMania debut. Despite the decisive win, Warrior would be gone in mere months and wouldn't return until his Hall of Fame induction in 2014.