10 Times Wrestling Fans Put Themselves In Harm's Way

3. The Fans Beckon On Down The Dudley Boyz

ECW Heat Wave 1999 Dudley Boyz
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Technically, this entry isn't so much about standing up for favourites, but more about standing up against d*ckhead heels.

ECW's Heat Wave '99 PPV has gone down in infamy due to a particularly hostile and extreme promo from the Dudley Boyz. While the Dudleyz had a reputation for being obnoxious, aggressive, offensive pricks with their promos, their Heat Wave schtick took things to an entirely different level.

For some fans in attendance, they were tired of the Dudleyz' abuse and so gestured for the kayfabe brothers to come out to ringside. Never one to turn down such a challenge, Bubba and D'Von went and got face-to-face with some fans, threw beer on people, had a spitting exchange with one woman, and generally caused chaos.

Given the Dudleyz history of happily swinging fists and causing riots, it was certainly bold for some fans to stand up to the team. Then again, it's easy to see why someone would want to slap the piss out of the Dudley Boyz back then.

For what it's worth, Spike Dudley and Balls Mahoney defeated the Dudleyz to become new ECW Tag Team Champions here.

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