I remember reading about a Wrestler In Wrestling Heritage who was meant to be on next against Bert Assirati.
He said in the changing rooms to another Wrestler could you please take my place. I cannot face Bert he said. The Wrestler did and lost the match to Bert. He came back to the dressing room with his nose smashed Into his face.
Are there any other cases of a Wrestler who at the last minute withdrew from his match and had to be replaced because he was terrified of his opponents fearsome reputation?
Sounds like such a lovely bloke ...