5 WWE Legends Who Disobeyed the Script on Live Television.

It is common knowledge that professional wrestling shows are scripted and the wrestlers are doing what they're told to do by the people backstage.

The head of creative and the group of scriptwriters come together to put out storylines to provide maximum entertainment to the fans.

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Chris Jericho: During a match between Jericho and Neville, Y2J broke the script to save Neville who broke his ankle. Jericho pushed the referee and got disqualified to end the match early.

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5 WWE Legends Who Disobeyed the Script on Live Television.

By: Rahul V Krishnan Image credit: WWE and Twitter

It is common knowledge that professional wrestling shows are scripted and the wrestlers are doing what they're told to do by the people backstage.

The head of creative and the group of scriptwriters come together to put out storylines to provide maximum entertainment to the fans.

Chris Jericho: During a match between Jericho and Neville, Y2J broke the script to save Neville who broke his ankle. Jericho pushed the referee and got disqualified to end the match early.

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