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3 sets of WWE WrestleMania opponents who didn't get along in real life, and 2 that were good friends

Shane McMahon battled The Deadman in Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania 32
Shane McMahon battled The Deadman in Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania 32

It's no secret that in the world of professional wrestling, there are plenty of egos.

From stars like Hulk Hogan, to Shawn Michaels, to The Rock, there has been no shortage of stars who have the rightful claim to being the greatest of all time.

And as WrestleMania approaches, it's highly likely that many Superstars will be getting more and more intense, as the biggest show of the year approaches.

Whilst the Show of Shows has seen some of the greatest matches in professional wrestling history, some matches were between Superstars who actually could not stand each other, as well as some very close friends behind the scenes.

Here are three pairs of WrestleMania opponents who didn't see eye-to-eye backstage, as well as two pairs who got on like a house on fire!

#3 Didn't get along: Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage

The Mega-Powers exploded when the Macho Man faced the Hulkster at WrestleMania 5
The Mega-Powers exploded when the Macho Man faced the Hulkster at WrestleMania 5

Two icons of the late 80s and early 90s, Hulk Hogan and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage both had incredible careers.

Both men captured the WWF Championship during their peak, and even teamed together as the Mega Powers.

Backstage though, things were not so friendly, as Hogan thought Savage was overprotective of Miss Elizabeth, whilst the Macho Man believed Hogan was getting too close.

Savage, who sadly passed in 2011, also accused the Hulkster of politicking and stealing the spotlight, something that is evident at WrestleMania 4, as despite Savage winning the WWF Title, Hogan celebrated in the ring.

Meeting for the gold one year later, Hogan would defeat the Macho King, capturing the coveted Winged Eagle title in what many consider to be one of the best matches in the Hulkster's historic career.

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