10 craziest falls in WWE history

One of the biggest attractions in professional wrestling is the death-defying stunts that the wrestlers are able to perform much to the delight of the adoring audiences all over the world. Ever since Mankind crashed off the top of the Hell in a Cell way back in 1996, heights have been a sure-fire way of getting the fans into what's going on.

Sure, there's a certain kind of beauty in technical mat wrestling and the ferocious power moves of larger WWE superstars, but nothing quite invokes the same sense of awe as a mad leap from nose bleed inducing heights.

That is why sports entertainers — as Vince McMahon stubbornly calls them — who are willing to put their bodies on the line in the name of their craft are valued so highly in the business. And, today we are here to celebrate those men who shocked the WWE Universe.

So, without any further ado, here are the 10 craziest falls in WWE history:

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#10 Shane McMahon leaps from the top of the stage

This is Shane McMahon's first entry on this list, but it sure as hell isn't his last. Vince McMahon's only son was involved in a feud against Kane in 2003 when he decided to take things to the next level at WWE Unforgiven 2003.

This is probably his least impressive crazy leap in the WWE which should tell you all you need to know about the guy. Take a look at the video above to see how things turned out for Shane.

#9 Jeff Hardy's Ladder Swanton Bomb

Now, Jeff Hardy has made a living for himself by performing his patented Swanton Bomb off really tall places. A prime example of this came at WWE Summerslam 2009. Eight years removed from this year's Biggest Party of the Summer, Hardy decided to take out CM Punk for good.

During the pinnacle of their extremely personal feud, the younger Hardy brother set up one hell of a tall ladder and proceeded to Swanton Bomb off of it and onto Punk. Oh, and The Cult of Personality was set up on an announce table. Nice.

#8 Jeff does it again - only crazier

We're back with Jeff Hardy again for the number eight entry on our list. The year before his Swanton on CM Punk at WWE Summerslam 2009, he was in a rivalry with Randy Orton where he performed the biggest Swanton Bomb of his career.

He climbed onto the supports for the main stage and titantron area to set up for his finisher. But, apparently unsatisfied with the danger involved, proceeded to climb much higher and then crashed into The Viper who was laid out at the entrance area.

#7 The Undertaker Chokeslams Rikishi

The Hell in a Cell is designed in such a way that it invites some leaps from the heavens to the depths of hell. While that level of danger isn't present in every Cell match these days, that was certainly the case back in The Attitude Era. Just ask Rikishi.

During a Hell in a Cell match involving The Undertaker, Rikishi, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Rock, and Kurt Angle, the Phenom Chokeslammed the big Samoan off the top of the cell. He luckily landed onto a vehicle that had been cushioned.

#6 Edge Spears Jeff Hardy

Now, we get to an entry where Jeff Hardy is the recipient of a crazy bump rather than the giver of one. During TLC 2 — Electric Boogaloo featuring The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge Christian at Wrestlemania X-Seven, we witnessed the greatest Spear in the history of the business.

With Jeff hanging by his fingertips from the title belts, Edge leapt off a ladder to Spear the younger Hardy brother onto the floor below.

#5 Steve Blackman kills Shane McMahon

Shane McMahon really really loves leaping off high things. This became abundantly clear during WWE Summerslam 2000 when he defended his WWE Hardcore Championship against Steve Blackman.

With both men climbing the stage support tower, Blackman kept pelting Shane O'Mac with kendo stick shots causing the latter to fall from an insane height. To follow that up, Blackman proceeded to leap onto the prone McMahon to pick up the victory.

#4 The Undertaker Chokeslams Mankind...through the top of Hell in a Cell

When Mankind and The Undertaker faced off in Hell in a Cell at WWE King of the Ring 1996, no one really knew what to expect. And yet, they were stunned beyond belief. While this wasn't the most iconic moment of the match, it was certainly the most painful.

When The Phenom Chokeslammed Mick Foley on top of the Cell, it gave way, causing Mankind to crash into the ring below sustaining numerous injuries.

#3 Shane McMahon vs The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32

I think you can see a pattern emerging here with Shane McMahon and The Undertaker, so it's hardly a surprise that the two make an entry on this list when they faced off inside Hell in a Cell at Wrestlemania 32.

With The Deadman lying prone on an announce table, Shane took a leap of faith off the top of the cell, attempting an elbow drop. Taker moved, and Shane crashed and burned. It was an incredible moment except for Michael Cole looking at his script and screaming "For the love of Mankind." And, speaking of Mankind...

#2 The Undertaker tosses Mankind off the top of Hell in a Cell

Who can forget the original greatest fall of all-time? When Mankind and The Undertaker clashed inside Satan's Structure at WWE King of the King 1996 (Yes, that same one from a couple of entries ago), all hell broke loose.

Taker casually grabbed Mick Foley and threw him off the top of the cell and into the announce table, shocking the world with one of the first-ever instances of pure brutality.

#1 Shane McMahon crashes into The Big Show

50 feet. That's the height Shane McMahon leapt from when he crashed onto The Big Show — being held down by Test — during their match at WWE Backlash 2001. It's pure insanity and no words will do it justice. Just take a look at the video above.

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