5 WWE moves even gymnasts look at in awe

Seth Rollins at the Royal Rumble this yearProfessional wrestling is a complex world. There are supposed superheros, crazy villains, big, hairy guys, small, fast guys, and everyday objects such as chairs that are used to hit people with. And that’s just the base of it. There are quite a few styles of wrestling, and each has its own fan base. From conventional mat wrestling to all-out brawling, professional wrestling has it all. This article focuses mainly on high-flying wrestling. Traditionally, high-flyers are smaller guys, but as of late, that has changed. Anyone can be a high-flyer. Look at Kevin Owens. Owens does things that, a couple of decades ago, a man of his size could only dream of doing. So, let’s take a look at five moves in the WWE that could indeed take gymnasts by surprise.

#1 Phoenix Splash - Seth Rollins

It’s a given that Seth Rollins hasn’t actually hit the Phoenix Splash properly in the WWE yet. It’s clear that it’s a move used only on special occasions. Funnily enough, the only target so far is John Cena, who was hit with it (only just) at the Royal Rumble, and avoided the move twice in his losing effort against Rollins at SummerSlam recently. 

There is indeed a reason for this move to be treated with such care. It’s a visual masterpiece. It is also worth noting that it was a regular move used by Tyler Black (Seth Rollins’ Independent name) when he was wrestling in the Indies. Historically, it is known as a Corkscrew 450 Splash, and originated and was first implemented by Hayabusa. 

Rollins lays his opponent out in the middle of the ring, and climbs on to the top rope. Unconventionally, he begins the move with a backflip, and proceeds to somehow to a flip and corkscrew at the same time, and make impact with the opponent in the same way a frog splash would. Visually, it is so stunning that it’s apparent WWE are saving it up for huge occasions. Even Rollins winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and his winning the United States Championship while still holding the former weren’t big enough.