Top 8 Shocking Wrestling Injuries That Occurred At The Height Of The Wrestler’s Popularity 7

7. Lita Breaks Neck in 2002

Unlike most of the injuries on this list, Lita’s injury occurred outside of the squared-circle. By 2002, Lita had established herself as one of the top Women’s competitors in WWE. She, along with Matt and Jeff Hardy, dazzled WWE fans with her high-flying in-ring ability, becoming the only female to be physically a part of the dangerous TLC Match and a 2 month reign as Women’s Champion.
While filming a fight scene for the TV show Dark Angel, Lita suffered what was thought to be a stinger after being dropped on her neck. It was later revealed that she suffered 3 cracks in her vertebrae, which would require surgery. Lita would end up missing 17 months from the ring, halting the momentum she built as one of the top women in wrestling. Her rumored push also had to be put on hold but she obviously turned out fine, turning in a Hall of Fame career.
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