JBL and Ron Simmons feared WWE termination after striking Shane McMahon

Wrestlers JBL and Ron Simmons, known collectively as the APA, once believed they would be fired by WWE after delivering a forceful clothesline to Shane McMahon. During a recent interview, JBL recalled that McMahon requested a high-impact move, leading to a "Clothesline From Hell" performed during a major pay-per-view event. Following the hit, Simmons reportedly instructed his partner to begin packing their belongings, anticipating immediate disciplinary action. Despite their concerns, the impact did not lead to termination, as McMahon expressed satisfaction with the segment's realism. Both performers emphasized that their aggressive in-ring style, taught by mentor Hiro Matsuda, was intended to mimic reality while avoiding actual injury to opponents.

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