The word 'traitor' is defined as being, "a person who betrays something, such as a friend, a cause or a principle'. Obviously, the word is an extremely strong one, but it does have a place in the world of professional wrestling. After all, the grappling industry is a dog-eat-dog landscape, one which pulls no punches - it's been said that only those who have a certified mean streak can make it to the top, because wrestling is no place for those who prefer to be nice guys. It makes perfect sense then that there have been scenarios in wrestling whereby performers haven't exactly always been straight up and down. Pro wrestling breeds ego, so it's only natural that - on occasion - strong personalities clash. That's exactly what this article is about, those times when ego collided with ego, and for whatever reason, these wrestlers found themselves leaving WWE. Plying their trade elsewhere after the fact, these folks would actually help the company by departing, because their work or attitude wasn't doing much to keep things harmonious backstage, certainly not from the viewpoint of management. Some of these choices may seem controversial, but even one of these entries once said that "Controversy Creates Cash".
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.
