8 wrestling moves that legitimately injured WWE Superstars

#6 RVD's Five Star Frog Splash injured WWE Superstar Triple H

Triple H almost dies thanks to RVD's Five Star Frog Splash. #SurvivorSeries2002 pic.twitter.com/gWJKjMdLYK

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Rob Van Dam is known as one of the best high-flyers the wrestling industry has ever seen. While many high-flyers in WWE perform the Frog Splash maneuver off the top rope, RVD is known for the Five Star Frog Splash, where he sometimes changes direction mid-air before landing on his opponent.

During the first-ever Elimination Chamber match at WWE Survivor Series 2002, RVD tried to perform the move on Triple H. However, the height of the structure restricted RVD from gathering enough momentum before hitting the move.

RVD's knee connected with Triple H's throat, leading to Triple H's larynx getting crushed. Over the years, we've seen Triple H take the blame off RVD for the botch.

RVD explained to the WWE Universe what led to the Five Star Frog Splash missing its target:

“I had to alter my five-star frog splash because of the structure. When I looked down on him, I thought everything was going to be fine. I mean, I knew he was in a little bit close, but I thought that I'd just be able to drop right down on him.”

Triple H has also spoken about how a WWE doctor was sent into the ring, but he wanted to continue the match:

“Van Dam lands on my throat -- completely crazy, random moment in time. He was at an awkward angle, and he couldn't stand up straight.”

“They sent a doctor into the ring, who was talking to me through the grates, and I was like "Do not stop this, I got it." But I couldn't talk.”

RVD's iconic Five Star Frog Splash is still a treat to watch, but there is always a chance of the move going wrong as it is performed from the top turnbuckle.