But Hollys 13-month absence pales in comparison to that of Litainjuring her neck cost her 17 months of her career at a time when she was arguably the top diva on the roster. And to make matters worse, it didnt even happen in the ring. Having been asked to star in the series finale of Dark Angel, Lita suffered a stinger in rehearsals after she was dropped her on her head when practicing a hurricanrana. Days later, the true extent of the damage was revealed when doctors told her that her neck was broken in three places. In fact, the break was so severe that she was told that even a cough or sneeze could have been enough to paralyse her, and that she would categorically never wrestle again. She would eventually prove the experts wrong though, looking better than ever as she made a triumphant return to save Trish Stratus from Gail Kim and Molly Holly in September 2003. From there, she continued to defy the odds, winning a further three Womens Championships and becoming one of the most successful divas of all time.
