10 Most Shocking WWE Raw Manhattan Centre Moments

9. Cutting Remarks

Money Inc Brutus Beefcake
WWE

One of the biggest moments from Raw's earliest days was the return of a certain iconic figure to take an undeservedly large chunk of WrestleMania 9's relatively small pay-per-view pie, but getting there required the set-up of one of wrestling's most heart-breaking assaults.

It began with the announcement of Brutus The Barber Beefcake's return to in-ring competition some three years removed from a parasailing accident that nearly took his life.

Brutus had maintained a presence throughout 1991 and early-1992 via his 'Barber Shop' talk show, but his decision to wrestle again was given rightful prominence on the February 1st edition of the show.

Less enthused with the news was one acerbic member of the rambunctious New York crowd.

Beefcake was tasked with discussing the collapse of his personal and professional life between '91 and '93, noting the accident, the loss of both his parents and the breakdown of his marriage all conspiring to pushing him close to the brink. With all the sympathy of a Twitter troll, the fan picked a silent moment between breaths to yell 'KILL YOURSELF' at the maligned barber.

He wouldn't thankfully. But Money Inc had a good go at it the following week...

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