The article discusses 10 instances in WWE history where the "X sign" was used to signal that a wrestler was seriously injured and needed immediate medical attention. The X sign is a gesture made by the referee, where they hold up their arms in the shape of an "X" to alert the medical team backstage. The article provides a countdown of the 10 instances, including injuries to wrestlers such as Triple H, Randy Orton, and Wade Barrett, among others.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The X symbol in WWE is used to signal that a wrestler is seriously injured and needs immediate medical attention.
2. The X symbol is used rarely throughout the years but is a safe and logical way for the referee to communicate with the medical team backstage.
3. Angel Garza was injured during a match at Clash of Champions 2020, suffering an injury when performing a Spanish fly move.
4. Sin Cara was injured during a match with Alberto Del Rio in 2013, dislocating his finger.
5. Balls Mahoney's teeth were knocked out during a match with Kevin Thorn in 2006.
6. Randy Orton was injured during a match with Edge at Over the Limit 2010, dislocating his shoulder.
7. Tegan Nox was injured during her debut match at the Mae Young Classic in 2018, suffering a torn ACL.
8. Enzo Amore was injured during a match at Payback 2016, suffering a concussion.
9. Kevin Nash was injured during a match in 2002, tearing his quad.
10. Wade Barrett was injured during a battle royal on Raw in 2012, dislocating his left elbow.
11. Mercedes Martinez was injured during a mixed tag team match on NXT in 2021, being knocked out by a kick to the face.
12. Triple H was injured during a match at New Year's Revolution 2007, tearing his quad.
13. Triple H's injury in 2007 ruled him out of WrestleMania 23.
14. Triple H was initially injured in 2001, also tearing his quad.
15. Enzo Amore's injury at Payback 2016 was one of the scariest-looking entries in modern WWE.