Unforgettable!!!WWE superstars who do high flying manoeuvres become instant crowd favourites. The fans appreciate the effort and risk that is involved in the moves that they are doing and it’s evident by the reception they get when there are incidents that are death defying.That is why the WWE makes it a point to add in high flying spots every now and then just to amp up the crowd’s interest in the match. These spots aren’t done too often, but when they do, it ends up in an ‘OMG’ moment or an ugly botch.Over the years, SummerSlam has seen many matches that have involved some ridiculous spots which looked insanely dangerous and resulted in the crowd erupting. We take a look at some of those high flying moments that sure made the everyone go “holy s*** ,is he alive?”.
#5 RVD performs a suplex on Jeff Hardy off the ladder- SummerSlam 2001
Two of the most innovative wrestlers of our generation Jeff Hardy and RVD have had countless encounters that were five star and great to watch be it in the WWE or later on in TNA.
Their offense complements each other and their matches include some crazy moves that aren‘t seen too often. The match they had at SummerSlam 2001 for the Hardcore championship was one that was filled with some fun high flying spots.
The match was filled with innovative counters and there was a spot towards the end of the match in which RVD suplexed Jeff Hardy off a ladder. The high impact move got the fans on their feet and prepared them for the end sequence. The suplex was executed perfectly and looked superb on the eye.
The match was befitting of a hardcore title match between two of the most hardcore superstars of the last decade.
#4 Shawn Michaels attempts a frog splash on Razor Ramon- SummerSlam 1995
One of the greatest Intercontinental ladder matches in the history of the WWE involves two WWE greats. The match between Shawn Micheals and Razor Ramon was one heck of a match and had some great moments.
In the match, there was a moment when Razor Ramon was lying in the middle of the ring and Shawn Michaels set up a ladder near the turnbuckle. Shawn Micheals went to the very top of the ladder and attempted a splash on Razor, who rolled away at the last moment.
Shawn landed face first and the impact looked clean. The spot was executed perfectly with the fans eating into the impact. The crowd was electric during this match that helped it to become a classic.
Whenever there is a ladder match or an intercontinental championship match, it is always compared to this match due to its quality and smooth pace with the right amount of spots.
Shawn ended up with the championship to the fans delight. It was the longest match of the night that lasted for about 25 minutes.
#3 Jeff Hardy performs a Swanton Bomb on CM Punk- SummerSlam 2009
Jeff hardy is on the list again and it is no surprise because every match of his must have a high flying spot that would make you lose your breath.
This deadly moment came from the World Heavyweight Championship ladder match from SummerSlam in 2009. The feud between Punk and Hardy was personal and pretty top notch in its build up and story telling, put to it two talented wrestlers, whos styles blend with each other, you got a classic at hand.
The match was pretty fast paced with good counters and some high impact moves. Then came a point when Jeff Hardy laid Punk out on the announcers table. There was a ladder besideit and it was time Hardy put his body on the line to get the fans to go crazy.
Hardy climbed the ladder, went to the top and delivered a Swanton Bomb on a helpless Punk, to which crowd went berserk. It was perfectly executed and the impact was great to watch.
It was undoubtedlythe highlight of the night and the greatest spot of the match. Even though Hardy lost the match, he left the fans with a memory of a lifetime.
#2 Hardy Boys vs Dudley Boys vs Edge and Christian- SummerSlam 2000
SummerSlam 2000 was an event of high flying moves that was clearly meant to amplify the event as it was the end of a millennium. The PPV was full of top notch matches and moments to be cherished.
The TLC match for the tag team championship between Dudley Boyz, The Hardys, and Edge and Christian will always be remembered for its frantic pace and crazy manoeuvres being performed by the stars at hand.
The match was full of deadly jumps off ladders with one that included Jeff Hardy performing a Swanton Bomb off the ladder. He landed on a bunch of tables as The Dudleys move out of the way.
Another amazing moment was when Bubba Ray Dudley was on top of a ladder in the middle of the ring, almost in reach of the titles, but the ladder was pushed by Christian and Edge and he landed on a heap of tables outside the ring. The fans were amazed by the carnage of the match.
This match is surely one of the best TLC and of the best tag team championship matches in the history of the WWE. They were involved in another match at WresteMania 17 that topped their SummerSlam effort with one crazy spot involving Edge and Jeff Hardy among many others.
#1 Shane McMahon\'s drop from the Titantron- SummerSlam 2000
Shane McMahon is one heck of a guy who has the gall to do things few in the ring can even think of doing. His talent in the ring is exceptional and his penchant for high flying spots is even greater.
This moment was from SummerSlam 2000 and it was a match between Shane and Steve Blackman for the Hardcore championship. Shane was the hardcore champion and during the match Shane got out some of his accomplices to the ring to beat down Steve. He tied a rope around Blackman’s head and pulled him towards the giant screen.
Blackman fought back and took out the extra baggage. He then took a Kendo stick and started following Shane towards the Titantron. Shane started climbing up the Titantron and Blackman followed him with the stick. At this point, the fans knew a big spot was coming, but how big it would be was out of their imaginations.
Shane kept going until he reached the very top with Blackman just beneath him, whacking him with the kendo stick. what followed next made the crowd stand up in utter shock as Shane went into complete free fall and landed straight on a table, on his back. Blackman followed by coming down a little and landing a leg drop to further add insult to injury.
The referee stopped the match and handed Blackman the title, but the pop that Shane got was out of this world. The sheer height of his fall would give you goosebumps, even though the one he did at Backlash in 2001 was a little higher and even more insane. It was a treat to watch nonetheless, dangerous, but a treat to the eye.
It is surprising at times just how many bumps and risks Shane McMahon is willing to take in order to wow the fans, even though he is the chairman Vince McMahon’s son. There is no need for him to do such risky moves, but he is one crazy guy, no wonder he is called ‘Crazy’ Shane O’Mac.
