So, I’ve been a wrestling fanatic since I was a kid. You know, back in the day, those moves were wild! I always wondered about some of them, especially the crazy ones. One move that always stuck out was the Burning Hammer. A couple of weeks ago, I started digging into why it’s not allowed in WWE anymore.
I started by just watching old matches. Man, it brought back memories! I saw the Burning Hammer in action, and it’s as brutal as I remembered. It’s like an inverted Death Valley driver, but way more intense. I saw this guy, Tyler Reks, trying to make it his finisher back in the early 2010s. Looked painful, to say the least.
Then, I hit the forums and blogs. Some folks were saying that people were using the Burning Hammer like crazy in those WWE video games, even though it was only used a few times in real life. Funny how that works, right? It seems like everyone wanted to pull off this dangerous move in the game, even if their favorite wrestlers didn’t do it in the ring.
Here’s where things got interesting: I found out that WWE, or WWF as it was called back then, banned the piledriver in 2000. Unless you got special permission, you couldn’t use it. There was this talk from 2007 where Stephanie McMahon said only two guys, Undertaker and Kane, could do it because they were strong enough to pull it off safely.
- Kenta Kobashi won an award with this move in 1998.
- Tyler Reks used Argentine DDT like Burning Hammer from 2009 to 2012.
After that, I really got into the safety aspect. It’s obvious, isn’t it? If a move is too risky, WWE puts a stop to it. They don’t want any serious injuries. Makes sense. Pro wrestling is all about the show, but it’s not worth someone getting seriously hurt. It’s like those fight scenes in movies – it’s all for show. You don’t see anyone actually getting hurt in a sword fight during a play, right? Same idea.
I mean, compare it to something like the Spear. That move is basically a football tackle, full force. It looks like it could crack someone in half, but it’s generally safe if done right. They let that one slide because it’s less risky than a piledriver or the Burning Hammer, which could really mess up someone’s neck or spine.
So, after all this digging around, it’s pretty clear why the Burning Hammer got the boot. It’s just too dangerous. WWE has to protect its wrestlers, and some moves are just too much of a gamble. It’s all about putting on a great show without risking anyone’s health. And honestly, I get it. It’s cool to see these crazy moves, but not at the expense of someone’s career or well-being. That’s my take on it, anyway. It’s been an interesting little deep dive into the world of wrestling, that’s for sure!
Conclusion
Basically, WWE banned the Burning Hammer because it’s too risky. It was cool and all, but not worth the risk of serious injury. It’s all about the show, but safety comes first. Makes sense to me!
