10 Wrestlers Who Were Right To Walk Out On WWE

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Randy Savage (1994)

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Randy Savage wanted to wrestle in 1994.

The WWF, perhaps blinded by their own 'New Generation' marketing speak, disagreed that Randy should still be in the ring, and that's why Vince put him behind the announce desk instead. Colour commentary was something Savage tried his best with, but he yearned to work in-ring with guys like Shawn Michaels on pay-per-view.

McMahon had put the 'Macho Man' out to pasture, and that wouldn't do. Resentful of effectively being called old, Savage informed Vince that he planned to leave and sign a deal with WCW. After jumping ship, Randy went on to become World Champion another four times, helped guys like DDP find their feet and became part of the hot nWo angle.

That was certainly better than sitting next to a guffawing McMahon on commentary for Raw. It was more creatively satisfying for the 41 year old to wrestle for as long as he could and prove to himself that he wasn't finished yet.

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Which other wrestlers do you think were right to walk out on WWE? For more, check out 10 Wrestlers Who Are Wasted In WWE and WWE 2K21: 10 Most Wanted New Features!

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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.