In an industry as ego-driven as professional wrestling, there are bound to be times when Superstars and Divas betray one another in order to get ahead, to make it to the top of the business and achieve the goals they had previously set for themselves. At SummerSlam, personal accomplishments trumped sibling love as Nikki Bella betrayed twin sister Brie, costing her a high-profile match against Stephanie McMahon. It was a shocking moment for fans who never imagined Nikki turning out to be such a self-involved witch of a woman. For longtime fans who had seen siblings turn on one another, bet friends stabbing their closest amigos in the back and even daughters smiting fathers, it was nothing new. Wrestling history is littered with betrayals, many of which have served as the emphasis for the most memorable angles of all-time. A key element of any great story, they continue to fuel programs and produce entertaining and compelling rivalries. Whether it come in the form of a brutal chair shot to the face, a nasty forearm to the side of face, a stiff kick to an already-injured knee or a wedding to daddy's most hated enemy, betrayals come in all shapes. With the Bella Twins' recent drama in mind, here is a look back at 10 of the most shocking betrayals in WWE history.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
