The wrestling world has been rocked by its fair share of scandals recently, with some of the most recognizable stars in sports entertainment seeing their legacies called into question due to comments made in sex tapes or events that unfolded 32 years ago. This is hardly the first time the industry has been shaken by its biggest stars' pasts catching up to them. Over the last 50 years, some of the most powerful and influential personalities have seen their reputations hurt or even destroyed by actions they have taken in the past. Some have had their prospects for a Hall of Fame induction irreparably damaged by their out-of-ring exploits while others were nearly jailed. Still others had their legacies ripped to shreds by comments made on sensitive topics such as race. Whatever the case may be, they found themselves in the center of controversy and out of jobs. Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka and prospective Diva Zahra Schreiber were the latest to earn scorn for pasts that caught up to them but hardly the only ones to be faced with the wrath of management and fans. Who else has found themselves in the spotlights and headlines for all the wrong reasons this year? Find out by clicking the "next" button to your right.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
