Five wrestling backstage secrets changed the course of WWE, WCW, and AEW history. From the infamous Curtain Call and the Montreal Screwjob to WCW's Radicalz departures and AEW's Brawl Out, these are the real-life controversies that changed professional wrestling.

Wrestling may be scripted, but what happens behind the curtain can change everything.

In this Cheap Pop Society wrestling documentary, we're breaking down five backstage incidents that shook the wrestling business, changed careers, exposed locker-room tensions, and left lasting marks on wrestling history.

THE FIVE STORIES:

• The Curtain Call (1996): The backstage rebellion that exposed the breaking of kayfabe and affected Triple H's path forward.
• Vader vs. Paul Orndorff: The infamous WCW backstage confrontation and the controversy surrounding Vader's departure.
• The Montreal Screwjob (1997): Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and Vince McMahon in one of wrestling's most controversial moments.
• The Radicalz (2000): Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko, and Perry Saturn leave WCW for the WWF.
• AEW Brawl Out (2022): CM Punk's explosive media scrum and the backstage fallout that rocked AEW.

These stories aren't just about fights, walkouts, or controversial decisions. They're about what happened afterward—and how real-life conflict can reshape the wrestling business.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Which backstage incident had the biggest impact on wrestling history? What story should we have included?

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THE PLANE RIDE FROM HELL: THE FLIGHT THAT CHANGED WRESTLING

On May 5, 2002, a WWE charter flight left London following the company's European tour.

What happened during that flight would become one of the most infamous stories in professional wrestling history.

But the Plane Ride From Hell wasn't simply a story about wrestlers drinking, fighting, and causing chaos.

It exposed a wrestling culture that was rapidly changing.

In this Cheap Pop Society deep dive, we go beyond the legendary stories and examine the events surrounding the flight, the wrestlers involved, the fallout, the allegations, the lawsuits, and the bigger question:

Did the Plane Ride From Hell actually change professional wrestling — or did it simply expose an industry that was already changing?

We'll look at the stories surrounding Ric Flair, Scott Hall, Curt Hennig, Brock Lesnar, Goldust, Michael Hayes, Jim Ross and others while separating documented events from allegations and wrestling folklore.

This is the story of...

THE PLANE RIDE FROM HELL.

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Will Ospreay didn't become AEW World Champion overnight.

From the British independent wrestling scene to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, from the creation of United Empire to AEW, from the spectacular Aerial Assassin to a more complete and mature wrestler, Ospreay's journey has been one of the most fascinating evolutions in modern professional wrestling.

And now, after defeating Kenny Omega at AEW All In: London at Wembley Stadium, Will Ospreay stands at the top of AEW.

But how did he get here?

In this Cheap Pop Society deep dive, we go beyond the match ratings and highlight reels to examine the story behind Will Ospreay's rise.

We explore:

-His beginnings in British wrestling
-His transformation in New Japan Pro-Wrestling
-The creation of United Empire
-His legendary rivalries and matches
-The criticism and pressure that followed him
-The injuries that threatened his career
-His move to AEW
-His evolution from spectacular high-flyer to complete wrestler
-His journey to Wembley Stadium
-His AEW World Championship victory over Kenny Omega
-And whether Will Ospreay has finally become the best wrestler in the world

This isn't just a story about the matches Will Ospreay had.

It's about why he became great.

So the question is...

Did Will Ospreay become the wrestler everyone thought he could be — or did he become something even better?

Let us know in the comments:

Is Will Ospreay the best wrestler in the world right now?

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