WWE banned these 5 dangerous wrestling moves after seeing talent seriously injured
Getting injured is all part and parcel of being a wrestler and over the years, we’ve seen WWE stars suffer some truly awful mishaps. From the likes of Triple H tearing his quads, Mick Foley ticking off almost every injury possible, and retirement inducing neck injuries to the likes of Edge and Kurt Angle, it’s safe to say things can and do go wrong in WWE.
WWE has banned several dangerous wrestling moves in the past due to serious injuries sustained by its talented performers. Five such moves include the punt kick, chair shots to the head, shooting star press, original pedigree, and piledriver. The punt kick was banned due to multiple head injuries suffered from poor timing or unforeseen circumstances.
Head shots with chairs were banned during the PG-era to prevent costly head injuries and concussions. The shooting star press was prohibited after Brock Lesnar attempted it against Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 20, fearing potential neck injuries that could have been fatal. The original pedigree, a variation of the move popularized by Triple H, was banned due to its risky nature and was later adapted by WWE officials.
Lastly, the piledriver, famously banned after Stone Cold Steve Austin suffered a neck and spinal cord injury against Owen Hart, is still rarely seen in modern wrestling, reserved for the highest-caliber performers.
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