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6 shocking moments that happened backstage in WWE

The Big Dog had some strong words for the Best in the World before Punk's departure from the WWE in early 2014.
The Big Dog had some strong words for the Best in the World before Punk's departure from the WWE in early 2014.

There is no job quite like working for WWE.

For many people, there's no sweeter feeling than walking out of work at the end of a long day, ready to relax and recuperate at home.

But with WWE, it is a 24/7 role, as once a show ends, wrestlers need to find time to travel to the next place, eat an appropriate meal, train, work out, plan their next match, and keep themselves entertained, as well as finding time to sleep.

With so much happening behind the curtain, there's no shortage of shocking moments.

Here are six shocking moments that happened backstage in the WWE.


#6 John Cena, fired?

The future world champion faced the chopping block in 2002 before his career was saved by then-GM Stephanie McMahon.
The future world champion faced the chopping block in 2002 before his career was saved by then-GM Stephanie McMahon.

He may be the biggest star in wrestling history, but there was a time where things weren’t too certain for John Cena.

Debuting in 2002 as the answer to Vince McMahon’s demand for Ruthless Aggression, Cena impressed in his debut match against Kurt Angle but wasn’t victorious.

In the months that followed, the future WWE Champion failed to dazzle in the ring, and with his bland look and non-existent promo time, it seemed that Cena’s days were numbered.

That was until Stephanie McMahon heard Cena rapping on the WWE tour bus, and was so impressed, she asked Big Match John to freestyle on SmackDown.

This completely saved Cena, who has admitted himself he would’ve been released, if not for Stephanie, with the freestyle skills Cena showed helping to transition him into his rapper gimmick.

Cena survived the year, won the WWE Championship in 2005, and the rest is history…

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