10 Times WWE Screwed Wrestlers Out Of Huge Matches

In 1999, WWE flirted with making real history. Chyna had just become the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship after pinning Triple H—thanks to a timely assist from “Stone Cold” Steve Austin—on Raw Is War. The win meant she was heading to SummerSlam to challenge for the top title, becoming the first woman ever to do so on a major pay-per-view.

It was bold. It was groundbreaking. It was… short-lived.

Just days later, WWE hit the brakes. Chyna was forced to defend her contender status against Triple H again, and with help from Mankind, she retained. But then she had to face Mankind, and this time, she lost. Suddenly, the SummerSlam main event was Mankind Vs. Triple H Vs. Austin, and Chyna was out of the picture entirely.

The official reason? WWE changed direction. The real reason? Reportedly, some top stars weren’t thrilled about a woman in the main event scene.

Chyna had earned her shot. Fans were ready. WWE wasn’t. Instead of smashing the glass ceiling, they quietly swept her aside—robbing her of a moment that could’ve changed everything.