WWE has never avoided imposing suspensions when a superstar crosses the line, even if it is part of a story. Over the years, many big names have been suspended for their bad behavior.
Here are a look at five WWE superstars that were suspended in Kayfabe due to their actions:
#5. Gunther
Gunther has let his frustration dominate him recently. The General Ring lost the World Heavyweight Championship against Jey use in Wrestlemania 41. In the RAW after The Show of Shows, the Austrian star lost control when she rebuked commentators Michael Cole and Pat McAte in Ringside.
Things became ugly when Gunther applied a SleEper Hold to Cole. When McAfee tried to help his colleague, the leader of Imperium also attacked him, putting the sports analyst in his Sleepper Hold for almost two minutes.
RAW's general manager, Adam Pearce, addressed the situation later on social networks. He confirmed that Gunther had been fined and suspended indefinitely for attacking members of the commentators team.
Pearce made it clear that The General's behavior was “Repredible and disgusting” and that no superstar could put his hands on WWE officers.
#4. Drew McIntyre
In Money in the Bank 2024, Drew McIntyre won the masculine stairs fight to ensure the MITB briefcase. But later that night, his extinguisher attempt during the fight for the world heavyweight title between Seth Rollins and Damian Priest was ruined by the interference of CM Punk.
Furious to lose his opportunity, McIntyre broke into the post-show and accidentally hit Raw's general manager, Adam Pearce, with a elbow. Things climbed quickly before Wade Barrett intervened to separate them.
Pearce later announced that McIntyre would be fined and suspended indefinitely for attacking a WWE officer, although he was not intentional. After suffering a disappointment in Money in the Bank, it was a great blow to The Scottish Warrior.
#3. Braun Strowman
During a chaotic episode of RAW in November 2020, Adam Pearce brought together the winning members of the RAW team from Survivor Series to discuss who could challenge the WWE championship below. When Pearce introduced Strowman saying, “Last but certainly not least,” The Monster Among Men lost his stirrups and gave a header to the figure of authority on the screen.
As a result, the former universal champion was suspended for an indefinite period for putting his hands on a WWE officer.
#2. Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens has always been known for his temperament, and this cost him expensive last year. Ko turned Heel after attacking Cody Rhodes in the parking lot after the pleb Bad Blood got out of the air.
The Prizefighter was subsequently suspended and fined by the general manager of Smackdown, Nick Aldis. However, he seemed not to have learned the lesson. In December 2024, he brutally attacked The American Nightmare after his star fight in Saturday Night's Main Event, climbing the rivalry between them. Ko even stole Cody's winged eagle title in the process.
As a result, Nick Aldis gave him to choose between returning the belt or facing consequences. However, things did not end there. The Prizefighter later attacked both Nick Aldis and Cody Rhodes in SmackDown. Aldis then suspended Owens on the spot.
#1. The former WWE Brock Lesnar champion
Brock Lesnar is no stranger to causing chaos, and after losing to Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel 2021, he returned to fulfill his reputation. Lesnar promised to hit Reigns without meaning in Smackdown, and fulfilled his promise causing absolute chaos. The Beast destroyed everything and all in its path.
Due to chaos, Adam Pearce suspended Lesnar indefinitely. However, The Beast Incarnatea did not take the news lightly. He returned to the ring, grabbed Pearce and applied not one, but two massive f5. Pearce was in an unbearable pain and had to be rescued by WWE doctors.
Michael Cole later explained that the headquarters in Stamford would not tolerate such behavior and that the suspension was necessary to maintain order.
