Wrestling is a dangerous sport, and injuries are bound to occur. However, some are worse than others, and can forces to retire or even lead to death.
On this page, we’ll look at some of the worst injuries to happen to British wrestlers, and in British wrestling. You can click to read more about ever case when you reach the section you’d like to learn more about.
British Bulldog’s Back Injury
The British Bulldog fell on the Ultimate Warriors trap door in WCW, which caused him a back injury that led to his eventual death in 2002. He remains a legend of British and American wrestling.
Dynamite Kid’s Back Injury
Dynamite Kid is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. However, a back injury ended his career prematurely, and he died in a wheelchair years later in his home in England.
Nigel McGuinness’ Injury
Former ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness had his WWE contract cancelled after refusing to get surgery. His bicep injury was an old one, and he never injured it again, despite WWE’s demands.
William Regal’s Broken Neck
English legend William Regal broke his neck in 1993. He continued to wrestle with it broken until 2004, 11 years after first suffering the horrific injury.
Saraya’s Neck Injury
A neck injury caused by Mercedes Mone forced Saraya into retirement. She was just 25-year-old, yet was already the most influential WWE Diva in history.
Will Ospreay’s Neck Injury
During his reign as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Will Ospreay suffered a horrible neck injury. This put him out for months, and forced him to vacate the world title.
Tyler Bate’s Neck Injury
English legend William Regal broke his neck in 1993. He continued to wrestle with it broken until 2004, 11 years after first suffering the horrific injury.
Alex Coughlin’s Retirement
Former NJPW and Bullet Club star Alex Coughlin was forced to retire at the age of 30, due to an injury putting him out of action for good.
Wade Barrett’s Injury
Bad-News Barrett was catching fire in the WWE in 2014. He looked destined to finally become a world champion, before a shoulder injury derailed his career for good.
Drew McIntyre Broke Charlie Hass Neck
During a Smackdown segment in 2009, Drew McIntyre botched a DDT that ended up breaking Charlie Haas’ neck.
Jamie Hayter’s Injury
Jamie Hayter missed out on wrestling at Wembley Stadium at AEW All In, due to an arm industry they kept her from wrestling for more than a year.
Mark Andrews’s Injury
Welsh Star Mark Andrews had to cancel the main event match of Slammasters Wrestling, as he suffered an injury during the world title match.
Tegan Nox Injury
Very few wrestlers have had the bad luck Tegan Nox. The Welsh wrestler has torn her ACL four times, and she isn’t even thirty years old yet.
Flash Morgan Webster’s Injury
Welsh star Flash Morgan Webster nearly reitred after suffering with an injury in NXT UK. He eventually recovered, but his career nearly ended before being fired.
Lionheart’s Broken Neck
The late Lionheart suffered a broken neck after taking the Styles Clash incorrectly. This occured during a match in PCW in 2014, leaving him out for a year.
