10 Mistakes That Cost WWE Stars Their Careers

1. Nailz Physically Assaults Vince McMahon

Ken Doane John Cena Mickie James
WWE.com

If there's one thing that's guaranteed to get a performer fired, it's putting their hands on Vince McMahon. Bret Hart tells the story that he was in the hallway outside when Kevin 'Nailz' Wacholz physically battered McMahon in a nearby room. 

Standing 6ft 5 inches, Wacholz was an intimidating man, and that's something McMahon found out the hard way in 1992. Allegedly arguing over money, the pair came to blows when Nailz knocked McMahon over and began choking him. 

After that, there was simply no way back for him and his WWF career was over.

Wacholz was called upon to testify against Vince during a major court case regarding distribution of steroids. His incredibly strong dislike for his former boss was something the guy couldn't hide, telling the court that he hated McMahon. 

Getting physically violent with McMahon was not a good idea for Nailz, and he was never seen again outside of a very short stay in WCW. Any chance of a WWF return was completely eradicated once he hit the most powerful man in the industry. 

What other mistakes that cost WWE stars their careers can you think of? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below!

Contributor

Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.