Sable has been one of the most controversial females in WWE given her tenure in the company. Sable abruptly left WWE back in 2004 which left a lot of fans in wonder. While many reasons have been speculated for her exit, join us as we see the real reason behind her exit.
The Attitude era gave everyone a lot of unforgettable moments and high-caliber rivalries. Each superstar had his significance and looked like a larger-than-life character to the fans. Attitude Era left the fans with an unmatched legacy and a spot that can never be filled again. One of the main reasons the Attitude era boomed was because of the way women were portrayed at that time. Females attracted a lot of new audiences to the product hence winning more ratings for WWE. With the likes of Trish Stratus, Chyna, and many more, Sable was truly one of the most controversial.
The Career of Sable in WWE
Along with his ex-husband Marc Mero, Sable made her WWE debut back in 1996 acting as his manager. Sable attracted a lot of eyeballs with her looks and presence throughout being a manager. Fans would wait for Marc’s matches to have a look at Sable walking through the ramp.
It was obvious that Sable didn’t need a managerial position to succeed in WWE. She got separated from Marc Mero and engaged herself in a rivalry with Jacqueline. It took a very short period for Sable to make a name for herself. She went on to give some unforgettable moments and top-notch rivalries with the likes of Jacqueline, Luna Vachon, and Torrie Wilson. Her feuds made the women’s revolution possible in WWE as Women were starting to get recognition in the company for the first time. Sable went on to win the Women’s Championship as well as making it a prestigious title once again. During this time, fans were left with utter excitement each week as WWE kept on putting on banger shows everytime.
The Unfortunate exit of Sable in 1999
As the growth of Sable was nothing like a miracle, she shockingly left the company back in 1999. Sable sued WWE for alleged sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. The case filed by Sable was worth $110 million, which was further reduced and settled in court later on. During her absence from WWE, she made quite some appearances on films, shows, and various adult magazines.
Why Sable left WWE in 2004
Sable surprisingly joined WWE back in 2003 meeting her current husband, Brock Lesnar for the first time. She further decided to return to WWE again and continue her outstanding run. However, She eventually left the company in 2004 due to some personal reasons.
Brock Lesnar revealed the real reason for her exit in his book ‘Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival‘. Lesnar states how he wanted Sable to leave WWE as both of them were engaged and someone had to leave the company. Brock talked about the reasons that might have caused problems if both of them stayed at the company. After having a lot of discussions, Sable was the one who left WWE and Brock Lesnar decided to stay. It was a very tough decision as Sable rejoined the company in 2003 and again left a year later.
“We both know the long-term side effects of everything there. That was my only demand. Nothing else. Just that. And so she left World Wrestling Entertainment. She had worked so hard to get back into that company, and now she was leaving it again, except this time she was giving up her career for me. It couldn’t have been an easy decision.”
Since her departure in 2004, Sable has not been a part of WWE programming. Sable and Brock have never made their relationship public and have always kept their privacy to each other only. Sable is undoubtedly one of the most influential superstars in WWE and remains to be acknowledged by her fans. Her work is admirable up to this day and is one of the top female talents of all time. After having a great career and legacy in WWE, Sable has left her fans with a lot of memories and moments.
FAQs about Sable
Yes, Brock Lesnar and Sable are currently together and have two kids.
Sable is ten years older than Brock. While Lesnar is 45 years old, his wife Sable is 55.
Sable pinned Jacqueline at Survivor Series 1998 hence winning the women’s championship.
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