10 Real Life Wrestling Feuds Where Justice Was Delivered In The Ring

10. Andre The Giant vs. The Ultimate Warrior

Towards the end of his career, the legendary Andre The Giant was barely mobile - the giant didn't bump, instead usually coming off his feet and ending up tied in the ropes, to prevent him from having to take the impact of hitting the canvas. It was clear that the gargantuan man's days on top were behind him, and Vince McMahon decided to use Andre to help establish new stars in the late-80's, guys like The Ultimate Warrior. Warrior was being groomed to supplant Hulk Hogan as the WWF's top babyface, and the idea was that a house show run against someone as respected Andre would help prepare him well for the spot. The premise was sound, but according to Bobby Heenan - who was managing the giant at the time - Andre wasn't too fond of Warrior's work. Warning his opponent to stop stiffing him on a clothesline spot, Andre eventually had enough, holding out his massive fist for Warrior to run into one night. Feeling the full force of the giant's hand, Warrior decided to play nice from now on, and wouldn't quite clock Andre with the clothesline as he had before during subsequent matches on the tour.
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.