There have been quite a few controversial wrestling moves in history. Some of them were banned temporarily, where others were banned permanently. Let us look at some of the most controversial wrestling moves and find out why they are so dangerous!
The Curb Stomp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T4xsOJvexk
A move made famous by Seth Rollins, but also a move that has been around for some time. The Curb Stomp was Seth Rollins’ original finisher. The move involves driving the opponent’s head into the mat with the foot.
The move proved a little too controversial for WWE television since the wrestling move was banned in 2015. After losing the Curb Stomp, Seth Rollins adopted the Triple H Pedigree as his finisher.
450 Splash
![20 Finishers: 450 Splash (Justin Gabriel) [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/73OM5KIXhfY/hqdefault.jpg)
It is a shame when an amazing move is banned due to a botch, but this is what happened with the 450 Splash. The 450 Splash was botched by Justin Gabriel during a match with Randy Orton. After this match, the move was banned and Justin Gabriel slowly disappeared from WWE television.
A couple of years after the incident, the move was no longer banned. However, only a select number of wrestlers can execute wrestlers can execute this move. This is usually limited to trusted high flyers such as the “King of the Cruiserweights” Neville.
Next, learn why this CM Punk finisher was banned. No…the OTHER one…
Pepsi Plunge
Even though I have little love for CM Punk as a person, he certainly was one of the most talented people on the roster and the Pepsi Plunge was one of my favorite finishers in the independent wrestling circuit. The move is basically a pedigree but executed from the top rope.
It is claimed that the Pepsi Plunge was banned because of Triple H’s finisher, the Pedigree, which is executed in the middle of the ring. While these are just rumors, many believe that the Pepsi Plunge was banned for that reason.
The Styles Clash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG6Par05GXw
One of the most discussed finishers is undoubtedly the Styles Clash. The Styles Clash was banned for a certain period, mainly due to the fact that the move requires the opponent not to do anything. How is that a problem you might ask? Well, because wrestlers are trained to tuck their chin for almost every move out there!
The move has also left some injuries, more specifically Yoshitatsu and Lionheart who broke their neck from the move. James Ellsworth almost got injured too, but Styles adjusted the move in the nick of time to avoid injury.
Fortunately, the move did not stay banned from WWE television forever, because Chris Jericho managed to get the Styles Clash reinstated. Jericho also said that helping to get the Styles Clash unbanned was a proud moment for him. All I have to say is thank you, Jericho!
And finally….
Other Banned Finishers and Wrestling Moves
Naturally, the moves mentioned are not the only ones who have been banned in the past. In addition to the moves above, be sure not to forget other banned moves such as the Orton Punt
and the Vertebreaker!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzgqtN2r5Hw
What are some of your favorite finishers and moves that are (or were) banned? Let us know your opinion in the comment section below!