Okay, so I’ve been a wrestling fan for, like, forever. And I’ve always been fascinated by the moves, especially the really dangerous ones. The Burning Hammer? Man, that one’s legendary for how brutal it is. So, I decided to do a deep dive into why it’s basically banned in WWE.
My Research Journey
First, I hit up YouTube. I mean, where else do you go for wrestling clips, right? I typed in “Burning Hammer” and watched a bunch of videos. My jaw just kept dropping. The way the wrestler gets flipped upside down and dropped right on their head and neck… yikes!
Next, I started digging through some wrestling forums and websites. Lots of people were talking about how dangerous it is, and how even the best wrestlers can mess it up. There’s, like, zero room for error. I found out that it was created by this Japanese wrestler, Kenta Kobashi, and he only used it a handful of times because it was so risky.
Then I went down the rabbit hole of reading about neck and spine injuries in wrestling. It got pretty grim, to be honest. I learned about all the things that can go wrong, like concussions, spinal fractures, and even paralysis. I was really to be careful.
I compared the Burning Hammer to other “banned” moves in WWE. Stuff like the piledriver, which is also super dangerous, but still gets used occasionally (under very specific circumstances, I guess). The Burning Hammer, though? It’s just a whole other level of risk.
Putting It All Together
After all that research, it became pretty clear. WWE is all about protecting their performers. It’s a business, and they can’t afford to have their stars getting seriously injured. The Burning Hammer is just too risky. Even if a wrestler is super skilled, there’s always a chance something could go wrong. One tiny mistake, and you’re looking at a potentially career-ending injury, or worse.
- It’s all about the landing: Most of the impacts on wrestling are done on the back. The Burning Hammer lands on the head/neck.
- Very Little Room for Error: The wrestler performing the move and the one taking it need absolute perfect timing and execution.
- WWE’s Safety Focus: WWE has a very strict policy now about moves that target the head and neck.
So yeah, that’s my take on the Burning Hammer. It’s an awesome-looking move, no doubt. But in the world of WWE, where safety is (thankfully) a top priority, it’s just not worth the risk. I totally get it. I want to see my favorite wrestlers stay healthy and keep entertaining us for years to come!
