10 Worst Excuses Wrestlers Gave For Missing Matches

10. Honky Tonk Man ‘Can’t Lose On TV’

This is perhaps the most WCW story ever.

According to The Honky Tonk Man in various shoots since, his short-lived deal with the company was on a per match basis whilst they ironed out a longer-term contract. The problem? Eric Bischoff was gaining more power behind the scenes and didn't think Honky added much value to the roster.

Starrcade 1994 rolled around, and the former 'Greatest Intercontinental Champion Of All Time' was supposed to put Johnny B. Badd over on the pay-per-view. That's when Honky pointed towards a bullsh*t 'can't lose' agreement that had been thrashed out ahead of his arrival and that definitely sounds totally made up.

Furious about the thought of doing the J.O.B, Honky walked out and never worked for Bischoff again. WCW replaced him with reliable legend Arn Anderson at Starrcade, and countless wrestling fans immediately asked for pay-per-view refunds. OK, that's not true. What an excuse, 'I'm not allowed to lose' is though.