10 Wrestlers That Couldn't Hide How Much They Hated Their Jobs
5. Paul Roma (SuperBrawl V)
On the "Self-Distruction Of The Ultimate Warrior" hatchet job DVD from WWE, Hulk Hogan laboured on how Warrior's rambling Nitro promo was just about the worst thing you could do to another wrestler in the ring.
Truthfully, it sounded a bit much and rather in keeping with the Hogan's brand of b*llocks, but the point 'The Hulkster' had presumably lost was that his opponents actions weren't expected. This is altogether more rational - wrestling is a dance and if one of the people involved would rather tread on your toes than complete a two-step, both will look like sh*t.
Paul Roma lost his job over neglecting this tenet in 1995 when he showed less than adequate respect for the artform and opponent Alex Wright in their SuperBrawl V opener. Allegedly angry that he was required to put over the young star in the opening match of the night, he did such a laughably bad job of selling Wright's early offence that it's almost comical 25 years on. Going one better than the usual carny 3.0000001 kickout, he clearly pushed away the cover at about 2.8.
Criminal in context - and it would still get him in trouble now - this was too much for the company to tolerate. He was formally let go the next day.