6 times WWE wrestlers were caught blading on camera
Wrestling is still a bloody sportPro wrestling is as much about story telling as it is about the moves executed in the ring. How else can the fans invest in a crowd if there isnt some deep rooted emotion attached to it??One thing, if used right, that guarantees the involvement of the fans in a segment/ match is seeing a wrestler getting busted open.It is the worst kept secret in wrestling that the blood that we see in the ring is due to the wrestler consciously blading himself, ie, using a sharp blade to produce a cut on the forehead.That phenomenal Bret Hart vs Stone Cold match and the double turn that ensued had a lot to do with the image of the Rattlesnake fighting valiantly in the Sharpshooter with blood pouring down his forehead.WWE outlawed blading a few years back to better cater to the viewing public hence we see less of blood in the matches now.But blading has always remained a tactful practice, with the wrestlers taking care not to let the public see them blading themselves. The blade is usually hidden inside the gloves, given by the referee or even hidden within the gums.We look at a list of blading incidents where wrestlers failed to blade discreetly and the evidence was left for everyone to see.
#1 Roman Reigns Caught bleeding on Raw
This week’s RAW started on an explosive note, with the prodigal son, Shane McMahon returning. And that wasn’t a lucky punch at all; Creative gave us a one-two when Shane-O revealed his agenda: he wanted control of RAW. So father dearest said ok son, it’s yours. If you can beat the Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania.
So the fans, suitably reimbursed for the average-at-best show that was Fastlane, rode the high through the rest of RAW that did alright in keeping us hooked with some good segments like Dean Ambrose-Brock Lesnar and AJ Styles-Chris Jericho.
The main event was a big let-down, with the WWE’s public enemy number one, Roman Reigns, taking on Sheamus. Until WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H turned up and gave the Samoan Superman an appetiser to what’s under the cloche at WrestleMania.
The segment got huge pops. which is an indicator of public sentiment towards the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. They cranked up the volume particularly when Roman Reigns was (cough, blood pill, cough) busted open. Don’t believe us? Take a look. At least the Big Dog was spared the blade. Wait, is that a good thing?
All credit to Jamez Wood, who recorded the video as he as in attendance at the event. Keep your eyes peeled at the 0:22 second mark, when Byron Saxton slips Reigns what is most probably a blood pill.