5 most dangerous wrestling moves in WWE
WWE always suggests refraining from trying wrestling moves at home. Professional wrestling might be pre-determined, but it is a risky sport. Since it is exceedingly physical, there is always possibility of injury.
Pro-wrestling is all about moves, and wrestlers spend several years mastering them. WWE and all other top wrestling companies are cautious to prevent injuries in the ring. Unfortunately, botches happen in the squared circle and wrestlers could suffer career-threatening injuries along the way.
While a majority of moves are safe to perform, some are abundantly risky. Due to the high risk of long-term physical harm, WWE has banned some devastating moves. Big names like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Sting, Edge, Paige and many more were forced to retire after suffering career-ending injuries.
Here we discuss five wrestling moves that are extremely dangerous.
#5 The Styles Clash
As the name suggests, the Styles Clash is the signature move of AJ Styles. The Phenomenal One has been wrestling for two decades, and the Styles Clash was his primary finishing move for a long period until he landed in WWE. Though Styles still uses it as finisher occasionally in WWE, his preferred maneuver is the Phenomenal Forearm.
With the arms and legs locked, it might look like an easy move to deliver, but the scenario is different in the ring. The receiving wrestler has little margin for error as he can break his neck for tucking his chin during the Styles Clash.
The two-time WWE Champion is regarded as the best wrestler of his generation, but the move has resulted in injury on quite a few occasions. The former WWE Superstar Yoshi Tatsu was a notable name who was a victim of the move; he suffered two broken bones in the neck when the two men faced each other in Japan. Moreover, James Ellsworth had a narrow escape a few years ago when he received a Styles Clash from the Phenomenal One.