10 Worst Things Dolph Ziggler Did In WWE
Dolph Ziggler is one of the longest-serving active Superstars in WWE today, signing for the company back in 2004. Therefore, he has been part of the company for 17 years. Given his incredible talent in the between ropes and on the microphone, The Showoff has failed to become a huge star. Nevertheless, he has won multiple accolades in his career, including the World Heavyweight Championship twice.
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Since Ziggler has been a heel for the majority of his career, he has been part of many heelish factions. As a result, he has done several terrible things in his WWE career.
10 Superkicked Shawn Michaels (SmackDown, July 23, 2019)
Considering the size, look, and wrestling style of Dolph Ziggler, he draws a heavy comparison with the legendary Shawn Michaels. It's safe to say that Ziggler is influenced by the Heart Break Kid.
On an episode of The Miz TV on SmackDown, Ziggler and Michaels came face to face. When Ziggler disrespected legends, Michales took a job at him saying he was the second-rated Shawn Michaels wannabe. After the comment, Ziggler punched Michaels, but he hit The Miz, as Michaels evaded it. Then Ziggler hit a Superkick to Michales, making it a disgraceful act.
9 Taunted Goldberg After His Loss At 2019 SummerSlam
Dolph Ziggler met Goldberg in a singles match at SummerSlam 2019. While building up the bout, Ziggler derided Goldberg week after week, so when they actually met in the ring at SummerSlam, the WCW legend completely decimated Ziggler.
Like typical Goldberg matches, it ended within a couple of minutes. But Ziggler taunted and called out the monstrous Superstar again, prompting the latter to come back in the ring and destroy Ziggler with another vicious Spear.
8 Chocked Out Interviewer Josh Matthews
Out of Dolph Ziggler's worst deeds, picking on an interviewer was certainly one of the nefarious things he ever did. Ziggler was once interviewed by Josh Matthews on an episode of SmackDown. Since Dolph chocked out The Great Khali with a sleeper hold in the previous week, Josh asked how did it feel to put such a giant to sleep.
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Dolph answered the question by attacking Josh Matthews. He put the interviewer to sleep with the same sleeper hold.
7 Blindsided Jerry Lawler (SmackDown, January 17, 2021)
On an episode of SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler appeared in Jerry Lawler's 'King's Court' segment. The two men had a heated exchange of words, as Jerry talked about the new wicked attitude of The Showoff. In reply, Ziggler recalled the day when he gave a heart attack to Lawler on an episode of RAW in 2012.
After being called a loser by Lawler, Ziggler showed his evil side by kicking Lawler right in the chest, which certainly panicked many fans in the arena. Thankfully, Lawler was okay, while Ziggler left the ring.
6 Replaced Otis As Mandy Rose's Valentines Day Date
Dolph Ziggler entered into a storyline with Otis, also involving Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. Living up to his nickname, Ziggler indeed stole the show on Valentine's Day.
Mandy Rose was supposed to have a date with Otis on Valentine's Day. As a result, she was waiting for him in a restaurant. However, Ziggler showed up out of nowhere and stole Otis's date. For the heelish act, Ziggler created a lot of heat, while Otis got sympathy from the fans.
5 The Merciless Attack On Kofi Kingston (SmackDown, May 21, 2019)
When Kofi Kingston was the WWE Champion, he was the biggest babyface of the blue brand. On an episode of SmackDown, Paul Heyman, the advocate of then Money in the Bank winner, Brock Lesnar, teased to cash in the contract on the WWE Champion but instead, Dolph Ziggler attacked Kingston from behind.
Ziggler tormented Kingson by putting the latter's neck in the steel chair. Ziggler not only pushed Kingston with the chair around his neck towards the announce table but also kicked the chair several times, making it look like a heinous attack. Following the incident, Ziggler received WWE Championship shots at Super ShowDown and Stomping Grounds but lost on both occasions.
4 Showered Roman Reigns With Dog Food (SmackDown, December 6, 2019)
One of the notable segments in recent years was the dog food segment. Roman Reigns was the babyface, and he was feuding with Baron Corbin. As a bad guy, Dolph Ziggler was associated with King Corbin.
With the number's game in favor of heels, they took out The Big Dog and chained him to the ring post. And then they showered Reigns with dog food, while the whole arena jeered them for their action.
3 Mockingly Imitated Entrances Of Legends & Current Superstars
To garner the attention of fans as a heel, Dolph Ziggler went to a new level back in 2017. He imitated a series of entrances of several WWE Superstars, including some legends of the business.
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The Showoff tried to steal the show by mocking entrances of legends like The Ultimate Warrior, Shawn Michales, Triple H, DX, and John Cena. He didn't even leave female Superstars, as he dressed up as Bayley and Naomi to make fun of them.
2 Caught Cheating On Vickie Guerrero
Dolph Ziggler started an on-screen relationship with Vickie Guerrero back in 2010. Besides being her girlfriend, she also started managing him while accompanying him in the ring regularly. Kaitlyn, who was a rookie from NXT, entered the storyline after Vickie was appointed her mentor.
Ziggler was found cheating on Vickie Guerrero when AJ Lee caught them kissing in the backstage area. This incident added more fire to the feud between Kaitlyn and Vickie.
1 Crashed Alberto Del Rio's Celebration Party (SmackDown, June 28, 2013)
Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio had a long feud for the World Heavyweight Championship. After winning the World Heavyweight Title, the Mexican Superstar gave a celebration party on an episode of SmackDown.
Dolph Ziggler crashed the celebration party of Alberto Del Rio. He not only attacked Del Rio but also put Ricardo through the table. After an intense brawl, Ziggler stood tall at the end.
