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WWE has been around for a long time and is a global media giant.
Vince McMahon's promotion has gone through tons of ups and downs and is standing strong after all these years. WWE has influenced several generations of fans, with many going on to become wrestlers themselves.
WWE has always urged fans to never try the moves in their homes. WWE Superstars are professionals who have gone through years of intense training to become well-known names in the world of pro-wrestling.
Despite WWE's consistent warnings, there are people who don't pay heed and attempt in-ring moves on their friends or siblings. There have been cases where grownups have attempted wrestling moves on helpless toddlers. Over the years, there has been a long list of cases where kids and adults didn't pay attention to WWE's "Don't Try This At Home" warning. Let's take a look at five of these cases.
#5 Two kids try out a bunch of WWE moves on each other
Using social media, many WWE fans found a platform to show off in front of millions in one go. There are countless videos on YouTube in which WWE fans can be seen performing moves on each other.
In this particular video, two kids (seemingly brothers) film themselves trying out several WWE moves on their bed. They emulate the moves of the likes of The Undertaker, The Rock, Big E, Chris Jericho, and many more. Thankfully, it looks like both of them came out of it unscathed. That certainly doesn't mean that the duo were right, as one mistake would have reaped tragic results.
In the next four slides, we'll take a look at how some go too far while executing WWE moves in real life. In a few rare cases, people have killed others while performing wrestling moves on them.
#4 YouTuber goes overboard with WWE moves
YouTuber and WWE fan Super Humman is quite popular amongst the online Wrestling Community. He boasts hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and Instagram. His current YouTube subscriber count is 286,000. Check out some of his clips (exercise caution, as some may find these videos disturbing)
Super Humman regularly posts videos which show him putting his body on the line while trying out high-flying WWE moves. The recurring theme is Humman jumping from a platform on top of a hard object. These objects can be cracked glass, flower pots, or even a microwave.
Being a WWE and pro-wrestling fan, Super Humman has certainly seen the "Don't Try This At Home" video. That hasn't stopped him from putting his body at risk.
At the end of every video, one can notice nothing but regret on Humman's face – he screams in agony and hurls profanities due to the intense pain. He still comes back every time with a brand new video showing him put his body on the line for his fans' entertainment.
#3 Student arrested over trying WWE move, RKO, on high school principal
The RKO is one of the most devastating moves in WWE history. WWE veteran Randy Orton has finished off a long list of opponents using the move. The RKO is incredibly popular amongst the meme community. Fans can find thousands of photoshopped vine clips on YouTube featuring Orton hilariously hitting RKO's on unsuspecting people.
A student decided to try out the move on his principal and paid dearly for his actions. The video of the incident was recorded on camera and went viral. The incident took place at the Miami Southridge Senior High School.
As seen in the clip above, the student failed to execute the RKO and ended up being restrained in a headlock. The student's brother and sister felt that he shouldn't have been arrested and that the charges were too severe.
A video later surfaced featuring the student causing a ruckus at a supermarket. It looks like the student has a history of causing trouble, judging by the supermarket video. The clip is included above, and you can watch it at the 1:54 mark.
#2 Toddler tragically dies after being hit with WWE move
Batista Bomb is one of the most devastating finishers in all of WWE. The move was popularized by former WWE Superstar Batista. The WWE veteran never imagined in his wildest dreams that the move would someday end up being used on a toddler, leading to her death.
The incident took place in Jefferson County in 2017. 24-year-old Richard Gamache Jr. was charged with abuse/neglect after he performed a bunch of wrestling moves (including a Batista Bomb) on a 2-year-old named Addie Cook. The toddler suffered a seizure and was immediately rushed to hospital on May 16. She passed away at the hospital a few days later.
Gamache denied abusing the little girl and added that her head injury was possibly a result of being subjected to a wrestling move. WWE immediately commented on the death of the child and demanded justice for her.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic death and hope that the guilty parties are brought to justice. There is no excuse or justification for the brutal and ultimately fatal beating of a 2-year-old child by a grown man. This is a clear case of criminal intent and a lack of parental supervision,” wrote WWE.
As per the police, Addie's mom didn't intervene to put an end to the abuse as she was afraid of losing custody. She was also concerned about putting her relationship with Gamache at risk.
#1 Attempting a WWE move on 5-year-old ends in tragedy
This incident involving a "WWE-style" move took place about eight years ago. A New Orleans teenager used a wrestling move on his 5-year-old sister while their mother was at the store. Unfortunately, it didn't end well for the teen's sister and she died of her injuries.
As per the 13-year-old, whose name wasn't disclosed for obvious reasons, he jumped on his sister and slammed her into her bed. WWE later posted its reaction and offered condolences to the family. Check out the message below:
"WWE supports Judge (Andrea Price) Janzen's summation that the 13-year-old boy absolutely knew that he was hurting his 5-year-old little sister. Therefore, it is illogical to conclude that the brutal and ultimately fatal beating of a 5-year-old little girl by a teenager could be confused with imitation of WWE moves seen on TV," stated WWE.
The boy later pleaded guilty to "negligent homicide" and was charged with second-degree murder. He was sentenced to spend three years in a juvenile facility.
