5 most dangerous wrestling moves in WWE 

Undertaker's signature Tombstone Piledriver
Undertaker's signature Tombstone Piledriver

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

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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.

#4 The German Suplex

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The German Suplex is inspired from amateur wrestling. The move was invented by Karl Gotch, who was a German wrestler, and it was popularized by Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and Brock Lesnar. As a matter of fact, Lesnar's famous catchphrase 'Suplex City' comes from his German Suplexes in the squared circle.

Considering the recipient could land on the neck, it is extremely dangerous. While the move might look safe visually, repeated use of it could be hazardous for both parties. The German Suplex involves the performer throwing his opponent backwards while clutching them from behind by the waist. Edge suffered an injury in his prime when he wrestled Benoit and Angle. Lesnar generally uses it in his matches, but his incredible grip strength allows him to execute the move flawlessly.


#3 Diving double foot stomp

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The Diving double foot stomp is a high-flying wrestling move, and several high-flyers use it. Shinsuke Nakamura confessed that the move feels like getting stabbed in the chest for the receiver. It is the finishing move of the current Intercontinental Champion, Finn Balor, who calls it the Coup de Grace.

Though it is not particularly hazardous for the attacking wrestler, the move could be devastating for the receiver. A wrestler jumps from the top turnbuckle and lands on the chest of the receiver. While performing this move, a wrestler must carry out as little force as possible, and the position of the impact should be accurate. The move could cause serious damage to the receiver if it is not executed correctly.

#2 The Shooting Star Press

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Several wrestling moves look breathtaking in the ring, and the Shooting Star Press is one such move. It can look visually extravagant, but it also comes at the risk of putting the wrestler in a wheelchair if it goes wrong. Though it is a high-flying move, a heavyweight wrestler like Brock Lesnar also used it in the early part of his career.

It is not an easy move to execute, and it was innovated by Japanese wrestler, Justin Thunder Liger. The attacking wrestler jumps forward from the top turnbuckle, and he lands on the opponent's body after performing a backflip.

Considering the high risk involved, it can be botched easily. The most famous botch of the Shooting Star Press occurred in a match between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 19 where the Beast landed badly while performing the move. However, Lesnar managed to finish the match by hitting the F-5 on the Olympic Gold Medalist.


#1 Piledriver

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The Piledriver is one of the most popular wrestling moves in history, and it is also considered as the most dangerous move in wrestling. Owing to the experience and stature of Undertaker and Kane, they still use it, but the move is banned for other wrestlers in WWE. The Piledriver was invented by Wild Bill Longson.

Due to the popularity of the move, several well-known wrestlers have used the move in their careers. Besides Undertaker and Kane, Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler, Eric Young, Paul Orndorff are some significant names who have regularly used the Piledriver. There is no denying that it looks spectacular in the ring. Stone Cold Steve Austin was the most notable name whose career was cut short after a botched Piledriver from Owen Hart.

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