Over the years, WWE Superstars have leveraged their backstage influence to propel their careers forward. Legendary figures like Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart were known to have clauses in their contracts granting them creative control, giving them significant power behind the scenes.
In 2017, a notable clash of egos occurred when Brock Lesnar, the Universal Champion, and Jinder Mahal, the WWE Champion, were set to face off at Survivor Series. Lesnar reportedly refused to work with Mahal, leading to a last-minute title change where Mahal dropped the championship to AJ Styles. This decision resulted in Lesnar squaring off against Styles instead.
Randy Orton also made waves with his backstage pull, notably influencing WWE to release Mr. Kennedy after an in-ring incident in 2009. Orton raised concerns about Kennedy’s safety following an accidental injury, ultimately leading to Kennedy’s departure from the company.
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In the subsequent year, Orton reportedly hindered Kofi Kingston’s push after a botched move. Despite this setback, Kingston persevered and went on to achieve significant success within the promotion.
The article delves into the backstage maneuvers of influential wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, Triple H, Randy Orton, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock. Viewers are encouraged to watch the accompanying video to explore instances where these wrestling icons utilized their backstage clout within the company.
