History BerserkButton / ProfessionalWrestling

* Wrestling/AJStyles in the PWG Bola 2005 after his match with Chris Bosh, Bosh cut a promo similar to Stone Cold Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 and when he got to the John 3:16 bit of the promo, AJ Styles took offense since he was a christian and snatched the microphone off Chris' hand and said "You can drop me on my head all you want, but don't you EVER quote my jesus or I will break, your, neck!

* Wrestling/AJStyles in the PWG Bola 2005 after his match with Chris Bosh, Bosh cut a promo similar to Stone Cold Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 and when he got to the John 3:16 bit of the promo, AJ Styles took offense since he was a christian and snatched the microphone off Chris' hand and said "You can drop me on my head all you want, but don't you EVER quote my jesus or I will [[Punctuated!For!Emphasis! break, your, neck!"]]

* Wrestling/AJStyles in the PWG Bola 2005 after his match with Chris Bosh, Bosh cut a promo similar to Stone Cold Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 and when he got to the John 3:16 bit of the promo, AJ Styles took offense since he was a christian and snatched the microphone off Chris' hand and said "You can drop me on my head all you want, but don't you EVER quote my jesus or I [[Main/Punctuated! For! Emphasis! will break, your, neck!"]]

* Wrestling/AJStyles in the PWG Bola 2005 after his match with Chris Bosh, Bosh cut a promo similar to Stone Cold Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 and when he got to the John 3:16 bit of the promo, AJ Styles took offense since he was a christian and snatched the microphone off Chris' hand and said "You can drop me on my head all you want, but don't you EVER quote my jesus or I will break, your, neck!"

* Typically, when fans jump the rail or even flinch in a threatening manner toward a wrestler, the wrestler's first act is to beat the holy hell out of the fan. Even [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzr6-Z1_wnw referees]] are not to be messed with.

* Threatening Lacey with a railroad spike is a surefire way to have either Wrestling/AustinAries or Wrestling/JimmyJacobs attempt to murder someone.

* Learn from Wrestling/{{Christian}}'s example and do ''NOT'' slap Wrestling/{{Sheamus}} or spit in the face of Wrestling/RandyOrton[[note]]That time he was being DangerouslyGenreSavvy concerning Randy[[/note]].
* Oh, good God. Don't even think about making personal attacks towards either the mother, father, or sister of Wrestling/CMPunk. Just ask Christian on exactly why[[note]]Though Christian didn't even attack Punk's family, he just happened to be on the receiving end of an epic ass-kicking after Wrestling/ChrisJericho (the actual perpetrator) verbally mocked Punk's mother and father.[[/note]].
--> '''CM Punk''': ''(While holding Christian in a submission with enough force to get officials involved)'' [[MadnessMantra THIS IS YOU, CHRIS! THIS IS GONNA BE]] '''''[[MadnessMantra YOU, CHRIS!!!]]'''''
** Wrestling/PaulHeyman brought up Punk's estrangement with his biological family and said that the fans were the only family he had -- a comment that all the commentators, heel-commentator [[JohnBradshawLayfield JBL]] included, thought was too personal. Punk's expression turned downright '''MURDEROUS''', and there was no doubt that any thoughts of mercy that Punk had for his former best friend died right then and there.

* You wanna piss off Randy Savage? Do something around Elizabeth. Threaten her or give her flowers, it didn't matter - he'd go after you just the same.
** This was also a real-life Berserk Button for Savage, who would lock Elizabeth in their dressing room so no one could have anything to do with her except him.

** Cena's best bud, Wrestling/ZackRyder is definitely off limits. Once you go after Ryder, Cena will definitely give you an attitude adjustment, and then some. Look no further than Cena beating the [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown holy freaking hell]] out of Wrestling/JackSwagger on the 1/16/20 edition of Raw for proof.

* And speaking of HHH, should you [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBMt0N_kkpY bring harm]] to Wrestling/RicFlair, he and Wrestling/ShawnMichaels will [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy_enZ6JgjE&feature=related not be happy campers]]. Unless, [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor of course,]] it's Triple H [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXoK6Ew2lkc bringing the harm]].

* Attacking [[Wrestling/ShawnMichaels HBK]]'s family or faith in any way-- physically, mentally, financially-- is a great way to communicate to him you really don't need your bones anymore. [[Wrestling/VinceMcMahon Vince [=McMahon=]]], Wrestling/ChrisJericho, and [[Wrestling/JohnBradshawLayfield JBL]] all discovered this the hard way.
* Suggest to either Wrestling/TripleH or Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon that their ruthless or juvenile tendencies in the ring, on the mic, or in the boardroom will have any negative effects on their children. You ''may'' have a point, but God help you, they '''will''' make sure your ass gets beat for it.

* Disrespecting a popular deceased wrestler or personality (such as Wrestling/OwenHart, Wrestling/EddieGuerrero, or Wrestling/PaulBearer) anywhere that someone in the business who was close to them in life is in proximity to hear it and do something about it is the quickest way to be told off to hell or beaten down (the latter more likely if the incident is {{kayfabe}}).

* During the holidays, it’s a bad idea to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUw_ZIDOK30 run over Santa Claus]], regardless on whose fault it is. Alberto Del Rio found this out on the Christmas Eve episode of Raw, and as punishment, he had to fight John Cena.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVa49EwJj0w PRINCESS PEACH IS A TRAMP!]]

* Do not call [[Wrestling/AJLee AJ Lee]] crazy, or she'll prove you ''right''. Violently.

* Threatening Lacey with a railroad spike is a surefire way to have either Wrestling/AustinAries or Jimmy Jacobs attempt to murder someone.

** Unless you're the {{Face}} [[Wrestling/JohnCena of the whole]] ProfessionalWrestling [[Wrestling/JohnCena industry.]]

* Typically, when fans jump the rail or even flinch in a threatening manner toward a wrestler, the wrestler's first act is to beat the holy hell out of the fan. Even [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzr6-Z1_wnw referees]] are not to be messed with.

** Unless your the {{Face}} [[Wrestling/JohnCena of the whole]] ProfessionalWrestling [[Wrestling/JohnCena industry.]]

** This has since changed in the last two years, as he encourages and even ''leads'' these chants, and the crowd is more than delighted to indulge him when he calls for either one.

* Typically, when fans jump the rail or even flinch in a threatening manner toward a wrestler, the wrestler's first act is to beat the holy hell out of the fan. Even [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzr6-Z1_wnw referees]] are not to be messed with.
* Festus was a GentleGiant until the bell rang, thus triggering his Berserk Button.
** And it worked in reverse, too; when the bell rang again, usually after a victory, Festus visibly reverted to his gentle self. GenreSavvy opponents took advantage by ringing the bell themselves, forcing his tag team partner Jesse to ring it ''again'' to re-trigger him.
* A sure way to bring out a certain wrestler to interrupt a promo is to say something that plays on his CatchPhrase. For example, the time Wrestling/BookerT said his own CatchPhrase, "Don't hate the playah, hate the game" to Wrestling/TripleH, who is also nicknamed 'The Game'.
* And speaking of HHH, should you [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBMt0N_kkpY bring harm]] to Wrestling/RicFlair, he and Wrestling/ShawnMichaels will [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy_enZ6JgjE&feature=related not be happy campers]]. Unless, [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor of course,]] it's Triple H [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXoK6Ew2lkc bringing the harm]].
* A documentary on pro wrestling showed a clip from an interview with Wrestling/{{Vader}}. He was a nice guy, but that stopped when the interviewer [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHwvid6WY8 asked him if wrestling was fake]]. Leon slapped him in the head several times and said, "Does ''that'' feel fake to you?!"
** Another earlier incident had David Schultz [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrX9Ca7LSyQ being asked by John Stossel]], who was doing an investigative report on pro wrestling. According to Schultz, [[Wrestling/VinceMcMahon Vince [=McMahon=]]] told him to beat up Stossel, threatening to fire Schultz if he didn't. Schultz's career pretty much disappeared after that.

* Don't ever call Homicide your "nizzle" unless you're in the mood to drink Drano.

* Tipping or spilling the APA ([[Wrestling/RonSimmons Faarooq]] and [[Wrestling/JohnBradshawLayfield Bradshaw]])'s beer is just asking for them to beat your ass.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVa49EwJj0w PRINCESS PEACH IS A TRAMP!]]

* Don't touch "Dashing" Wrestling/CodyRhodes' face, unless you want to see him throw a huge tantrum and run towards the nearest mirror to check his reflection.
* Attacking [[Wrestling/ShawnMichaels HBK]]'s family or faith in any way-- physically, mentally, financially-- is a great way to communicate to him you really don't need your bones anymore. [[Wrestling/VinceMcMahon Vince [=McMahon=]]], Wrestling/ChrisJericho, and [[Wrestling/JohnBradshawLayfield JBL]] all discovered this the hard way.

* Learn from Wrestling/{{Christian}}'s example and do ''NOT'' slap Wrestling/{{Sheamus}} or spit in the face of Wrestling/RandyOrton[[note]]That time he was being DangerouslyGenreSavvy concerning Randy[[/note]].
* Oh, good God. Don't even think about making personal attacks towards either the mother, father, or sister of Wrestling/CMPunk. Just ask Christian on exactly why[[note]]Though Christian didn't even attack Punk's family, he just happened to be on the receiving end of an epic ass-kicking after Wrestling/ChrisJericho (the actual perpetrator) verbally mocked Punk's mother and father.[[/note]].
--> '''CM Punk''': ''(While holding Christian in a submission with enough force to get officials involved)'' [[MadnessMantra THIS IS YOU, CHRIS! THIS IS GONNA BE]] '''''[[MadnessMantra YOU, CHRIS!!!]]'''''
** Wrestling/PaulHeyman brought up Punk's estrangement with his biological family and said that the fans were the only family he had -- a comment that all the commentators, heel-commentator [[JohnBradshawLayfield JBL]] included, thought was too personal. Punk's expression turned downright '''MURDEROUS''', and there was no doubt that any thoughts of mercy that Punk had for his former best friend died right then and there.

* ''Never'' try to [[http://www1.skoftenmedia.com/images/gifdump/155/24.gif remove a luchador's mask]]; they wear it for a reason...
** On a slightly related note: Don't taunt a former Professional Wrestler turned Mixed Martial Artist by wearing a Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr mask to your match with him as Mike Cook unfortunately did to Wrestling/BobbyLashley. Bobby was visibly annoyed and then proceeded to choke Cook out. The [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pLPvQ30Dj0 entire match]] barely lasted 25 seconds.

* For former [[BigYes "YES!" Man]] [[Wrestling/BryanDanielson Daniel Bryan]], people shouting "YES!" at him has been a major Berserk Button since Summer 2012, as he'll tend to respond to these shouts with a very annoyed [[BigNo "NO!"]]
* During the holidays, it’s a bad idea to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUw_ZIDOK30 run over Santa Claus]], regardless on whose fault it is. Alberto Del Rio found this out on the Christmas Eve episode of Raw, and as punishment, he had to fight John Cena.

* Disrespecting a popular deceased wrestler or personality (such as Wrestling/OwenHart, Wrestling/EddieGuerrero, or Wrestling/PaulBearer) anywhere that someone in the business who was close to them in life is in proximity to hear it and do something about it is the quickest way to be told off to hell or beaten down (the latter more likely if the incident is {{kayfabe}}).

* Disrespecting a deceased wrestler or personality such as Wrestling/EddieGuerrero or Wrestling/PaulBearer anywhere that someone in the business who was close to them in life is in proximity to hear it and do something about it is the quickest way to be told off to hell or beaten down (the latter more likely if the incident is {{kayfabe}}).

* [=GreenLanternFan=] is one of the most reviled figures in wrestling, even moreso than Wrestling/VinceRusso. That said, if you want to infuriate a horde of smarks, bring his name up in conversation. Steve Corino absolutely hates the man, going as far as to insult his family at ROH's "Fight of the Century." Allison Danger, Bully Ray, and Eddie Kingston also have less than zero respect for him.

* Disrespecting a deceased wrestler or personality such as Wrestling/EddieGuerrero or Wrestling/PaulBearer anywhere that some in the business close to them is in proximity to hear it and/or do something about it is the quickest way to be told off to hell or beaten down (the latter more likely if the incident is {{kayfabe}}).

* Suggest to either Wrestling/TripleH or Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon that their ruthless or juvenile tendencies in the ring, on the mic, or in the boardroom will have any negative effects on their children. You ''may'' have a point, but God help you, they '''will''' make sure your ass gets beat for it.

* Suggest to either Wrestling/TripleH or Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon that their ruthless or juvenile tendencies in the ring or in the boardroom will have any negative effects on their children. You ''may'' have a point, but God help you, they '''will''' make sure your ass gets beat for it.

* Suggest to either Wrestling/TripleH or Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon that their ruthless or juvenile tendencies in the ring or in the boardroom will have any negative effects on their children. You ''may'' have a point, but God help you, they '''will''' make sure you get your ass beat for it.

* Suggest to either Wrestling/TripleH or Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon that their ruthless or juvenile tendencies in the ring or in the boardroom will have any negative impacts on their children. You ''may'' have a point, but God help you, they '''will''' make sure you get your ass beat for it.

* During the holidays, it’s a bad idea to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUw_ZIDOK30 run over Santa Claus]], regardless on whose fault it is. Alberto Del Rio found this out on the Christmas Eve episode of Raw, and as punishment, he had to fight John Cena.

** It was also the date of the infamous [[Wrestling/{{TheKliq}} Clique]] farewell, where Wrestling/ShawnMichaels, [[Wrestling/ScottHall Razor Ramon]], [[Wrestling/KevinNash Diesel]] and [[Wrestling/TripleH Hunter Hearst Helmsley]] broke {{Kayfabe}} by engaging in a group hug at Madison Square Garden on what was Diesel's and Razor's last appearance before going off to Wrestling/{{WCW}}. Shawn was the [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wwe/wwe-h.html WWE World Heavyweight Champion]] at the time, so he was untouchable and Diesel and Razor were leaving. This left Hunter to take the fall, losing his push to King of the Ring and getting saddled with months of jobbing for [[Wrestling/JakeRoberts Jake "The Snake" Roberts]] and "Wildman" Marc Mero.

* During the holidays, it’s a bad idea to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUw_ZIDOK30 run over Santa Claus]], regardless on who fault it is. Alberto Del Rio found this out on the Christmas Eve episode of Raw, and as punishment, he had to fight John Cena.

* For former [[BigYes "YES!" Man]] [[Wrestling/BryanDanielson Daniel Bryan]], people shouting "YES!" at him has been a major Berserk Button since Summer 2012, as he'll tend to respond to these shouts with a very annoyed [[BigNo "NO!"]]

* A sure way to bring out a certain wrestler to interrupt a promo is to say something that plays on his CatchPhrase. This contributor feels that the cleverest use of this was when Wrestling/BookerT said his own CatchPhrase, "Don't hate the playah, hate the game" to Wrestling/TripleH who is also sometimes known as the Game.

** On a slightly related note: Don't taunt a former Professional Wrestler turned Mixed Martial Artist by wearing a Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr mask to your match with him as Mike Cook unfortunately did to Wrestling/BobbyLashley. Bobby was visably annoyed and then proceeded to choke Cook out. The [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOjHd1yqaeo entire match]] barely lasted 25 seconds.

** On a slightly related note: Don't taunt a former Professional Wrestler turned Mixed Martial Artist by wearing a Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr mask to your match with him as Mike Cook unfortunately did to Bobby Lashley. Bobby was visably annoyed and then proceeded to choke Cook out. The [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOjHd1yqaeo entire match]] barely lasted 25 seconds.

** It was also the date of the infamous [[Wrestling/{{TheKliq}} Clique]] farewell, where Wrestling/Shawn Michaels, [[Wrestling/ScottHall Razor Ramon]], [[Wrestling/KevinNash Diesel]] and [[Wrestling/TripleH Hunter Hearst Helmsley]] broke {{Kayfabe}} by engaging in a group hug at Madison Square Garden on what was Diesel's and Razor's last appearance before going off to Wrestling/{{WCW}}. Shawn was the [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wwe/wwe-h.html WWE World Heavyweight Champion]] at the time, so he was untouchable and Diesel and Razor were leaving. This left Hunter to take the fall, losing his push to King of the Ring and getting saddled with months of jobbing for [[Wrestling/JakeRoberts Jake "The Snake" Roberts]] and "Wildman" Marc Mero.