The Curb Stomp has been banned.

[Shadrick]

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/572739-exclusive-wwe-banning-a-current-champions-finishing-move

According to WWE sources, the company will be banning Seth Rollins from using the curb stomp finishing move.

WWE’s feeling about the move, which the WWE World Heavyweight Champion uses as his finisher, is that it’s too much of a direct liability and risk for a head injury. All of sports is trying to be more proactive when it comes to preventing head injuries and concussions, and this is the reason for WWE banning the curb stomp.

WWE reportedly doesn’t want its top star to be doing that move every night and they also don’t want to be showing it in past clips or videos anymore. This is why last week on RAW when Rollins came out, the video which played during his entrance was primarily just graphics of his name. The normal entrance video for Rollins features a compilation of clips, several of which are him performing the curb stomp.

It was on bleacher report as well. If true, how do you guys feel about this?

[Wrestlemania]

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[Rammsteinmad]

Has anyone actually been injured by it?

Fucking bullshit either way! Was an awesome finisher. Had the effect of being able to be hit from multiple angles, had that in-and-out kinda cowardly heel appeal about it, and looked legit as fuck.

Fucking sucks.

[Fox]

Exactly. Someone probably finally made the connection between Seth Rollins' finish and Edward Norton Nazi boot stomping a black dude's face into a curb, and decided that wasn't the best allusion to make for WWE's PG product.

Wonder what they'll give him now? What was his finisher before?

That's too bad that they won't want to replay the big finish to WrestleMania 31's main event. Seems wasteful.

I don't mind this decision if it is in fact real. Curb Stomp is kind of a stupid finish.

[Rammsteinmad]

The Curb Stomp is probably the freshest finisher we've had in a long time.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>So it took them over a year to decide the move was a potential liability before banning it? So stupid.</font>

[Fox]

The Curb Stomp is probably the freshest finisher we've had in a long time.

To each their own. I'm not sold on it, and I've seen him finish a lot of matches with it. The impact isn't that great, the bent over waiting shit is so played out. I'd like to see him use something like a Superkick.

[ClockShot]

Curb stomp was fun. Could probably make it safely work to an effect that it's just a tap on the head and the other guy does the rest. Problem is, other guy gotta be one hell of a seller to make it look good, or it's pretty much done.

Well, they banned the piledriver for obvious reasons. I can see this being put on the list. Hope Rollins got "Finisher B" in his arsenal ready to go.

[Rammsteinmad]

Didn't he use that Sliced Bread #2 or whatever that move was called, in NXT briefly? (the one where he backflips over a guy and kinda plants them... on the back of their head... :wtf:

[KIRA]

Well since he can't hit gods last gift on anyone I vote for the avada kadavra

[road doggy dogg]

we'll always have that wonderful RKO

[Shisen Kopf]

They should just ban all moves bc every move except mr socko can hurt someone. So from now on the only move allowed is Mr Socko and maybe the cobra. Fuck it, I'm gonna watch some CHW and real deal.

[Rammsteinmad]

Cobra is a strike to throat. Not very kid friendly.

[Shisen Kopf]

True. Mr Socko only.

[Maluco]

It was made famous by American History X, I think it was a combination of them not making the connection, and not feeling that Rollins would be a big enough star for people to care.

He has become the poster boy now with media attention ,and much like Cena with the FU, you can't have any possible negative points when presenting them to a wider audience.

Don't even think the head injuries come in to it. Its a political move to keep him as media friendly as possible.

[Bad News Gertner]

It's a terrible finisher anyways

[KIRA]

Wait did they make the american history X connection

Vince has a track record of not knowing shit about well known movies
then boldly claiming he's not outta touch
Scarface

Pirates
I bet the list goes on

Funny thing is it was called the black out and it may have been harder to make the link but then they started calling it the curb stomp.

[rad dggy dg]

I would like to see him use a half-crab as a finisher

[Ruien]

Loved his finisher. Hopeful it will be something they will break out for special matches. Always enjoyed the idea of wrestlers having their normal finisher and then their big match finisher. Loved how Undertaker had like 4 ways to end a match.

[Simple Fan]

Total bullshit. They are professional wrestlers that know what they are risking when they get in the ring. This kinda thing is dumb, NFL players know the risk of playing yet continue to play and years after they retire they want to sue the NFL. I feel that when you sign a contract with either the NFL, NHL, UFC , and any wrestling promotion it should be in your contract that you know and understand the risk of playing said sport, and won't sue at a later time.

[#1-norm-fan]

Seems long overdue. I always thought it was odd that it was an acceptable move in today's WWE.

[Emperor Smeat]

Seems odd they waited this long to ban his move. Bryan's headbutts and flying headbutt is probably going to be next very soon.

The stomps he did to Lesnar looked brutal mostly because of Lesnar going full force with the selling. Same for 1-2 other guys while everyone else either sold it normally or the Cena way.

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[Droford]

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[Supreme Olajuwon]

Isn't the curb stomp sold the same way as the pedigree

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also how does this send a different message than all the fake punches and kicks to the head that every wrestler does in every match ever

[NormanSmiley]

Hhh is grandfathered in

[dingdongyo]

I agree that it's a PC move passed off as a safety move because they don't even want the PC discussion happening with them involved.

Also, I won't miss it. The one time it was entertaining was when Orton reversed it at wrestlemania. He's capable of something much better anyway.

[KIRA]

Yea it wasn't HHH's fault some guy botched way back when and got dropped straight on his head.

Seniority is awesome.

[CSL]

Has anyone actually been injured by it?

Fucking bullshit either way! Was an awesome finisher. Had the effect of being able to be hit from multiple angles, had that in-and-out kinda cowardly heel appeal about it, and looked legit as fuck.

Fucking sucks.

bit of an overreaction

[CSL]

it could just be to get it over as something as deadly as the punt when Rollins breaks it out in super heel mode

[Lock Jaw]

All I know is that they have spent a long time making the curbstomp a pretty "legit" finisher. Seems like they should have changed his finisher before they put all that time in with the old one, and made him champion.

[Rammsteinmad]

bit of an overreaction

Really?

[Rammsteinmad]

All I know is that they have spent a long time making the curbstomp a pretty "legit" finisher. Seems like they should have changed his finisher before they put all that time in with the old one, and made him champion.

Exactly this.

[Simple Fan]

I don't think so. He has perfected it and made it his own, and to ban it now is kinda bullshit.

[CSL]

Really?

Yes.

[Razzamajazz]

may as well ban every other move while they're at it. but then again, wwe = real

[CSL]

Isn't the curb stomp sold the same way as the pedigree

nah, pretty standard front bump, more chancing of crushing your balls than suffering a head injury

[CSL]

if this is entirely legit, are some of you people really having a whinge because they're doing something in the interest of the safety of their performers given everything going around atm regarding sports related head injuries? Curb Stomp is pretty unique in regards to the selling involved, can't think of anything immediately off the top of my head so focused on the head. Personally would prefer it wasn't the case but I understand why and I'm certainly not about to condemn them for it.

[Savio]

have him put his foot on their back or something..... i dunno.

[Savio]

How long until some kid tries a curb stomp on their friend?

Do they realize how fucking violent a curb stomp actually is? I don't care, but they might.

[Razzamajazz]

is it 2000 all over again?

[Fignuts]

gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Nark Order]

nah, pretty standard front bump, more chancing of crushing your balls than suffering a head injury

The pedigree seems more dangerous, to be honest. The arms are hooked. He lets go, but there have been several times when guys havent gotten their arms out in time to soften the fall.

I always remember when HHH did that tiger driver pedigree to that guy and almost murdered him.

With the curb stomp at least your arms are already free and you can brace yourself better. Big fan of the curb stomp. Sorry to see it go.

Something tells me that the pedigree will stay forever because deal with it.

[Nark Order]

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BECAUSE I CAN!!

[DaveWadding]

Seems like the same bump/impact as a Rocker Dropper/Fameasser/Whatever Ziggler calls it.....whatever..........

[Rammsteinmad]

if this is entirely legit, are some of you people really having a whinge because they're doing something in the interest of the safety of their performers given everything going around atm regarding sports related head injuries? Curb Stomp is pretty unique in regards to the selling involved, can't think of anything immediately off the top of my head so focused on the head. Personally would prefer it wasn't the case but I understand why and I'm certainly not about to condemn them for it.

So whinging about WWE banning a finisher is lame and pathetic or whatever, but whinging about the people who are whinging is totally fine. Some of us liked the Curbstomp and are gutted if this is legit. Doesn't affect your life in the slightest.

[CSL]

yes Rammsteinmad, that is entirely the same thing

[CSL]

ignore the part where I said I wish it wasn't the case or singled out pretty much only you for being all "fucking bullshit" (and like one other person had the same reaction) when it's not really fucking bullshit at all

[CSL]

Seems like the same bump/impact as a Rocker Dropper/Fameasser/Whatever Ziggler calls it.....whatever..........

it's not

[CSL]

The pedigree seems more dangerous, to be honest. The arms are hooked. He lets go, but there have been several times when guys havent gotten their arms out in time to soften the fall.

I always remember when HHH did that tiger driver pedigree to that guy and almost murdered him.

With the curb stomp at least your arms are already free and you can brace yourself better. Big fan of the curb stomp. Sorry to see it go.

Something tells me that the pedigree will stay forever because deal with it.

but your body/sternum is taking all of the impact with the Pedigree, the arms don't matter. And barring that one instance which was clearly a giant miscommunication, it's less "deal with it" and more "been doing it 20 years and hasn't hurt a single person". Does Taker get to do Tombstones still because "deal with it"?

[CSL]

I think it sucks if they're getting rid of it, I personally like it. But it's clearly understandable in this day and age of "giant entertainment empire" and not "pro wrestling company" why they'd do it.

[Ruien]

Someone said it earlier but I wish they would just stomp the back instead of the head then. Really enjoyed it as a finisher.

[Fignuts]

What Ruien said.

Too unique of a finisher to just give it up for some lame ddt variation. Just modify it so it isn't so centralized on the head.

[Sepholio]

He should just go back to using the Skywalker I guess.

[Tom Guycott]

Exactly. Someone probably finally made the connection between Seth Rollins' finish and Edward Norton Nazi boot stomping a black dude's face into a curb, and decided that wasn't the best allusion to make for WWE's PG product.

Wonder what they'll give him now? What was his finisher before?

That's too bad that they won't want to replay the big finish to WrestleMania 31's main event. Seems wasteful.

I don't mind this decision if it is in fact real. Curb Stomp is kind of a stupid finish.

Yeah, this kinda has that "Al Snow's mannequin hed somehow equals condoning abuse of women" feel to it.

[drave]

Finding it odd they would wait so late into his "character development" to take away his finisher. Should have been done ages ago, by their reasoning, meaning it never should have happened.

Felt like it is a good finisher when sold well and not like Cena does with his stupid jump.

[dingdongyo]

Kinda surprised at how many people like the curb stomp. I don't get it. Everyone on the planet can do it. It's so boring, and I see nothing fresh or innovative or impressive or fun about a stomp. The only finishers I can think of (quickly, without any research) that I dislike more are big show's KO punch and hogan's leg drop.

[drave]

Big Show's KO punch works man, taking into consideration his fist is probably the size of an average human head.

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[Wrestlemania]

His new move should be called.

The Creak.

[Dukelorange]

Big Show's KO punch works man, taking into consideration his fist is probably the size of an average human head.

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They should have just phased Seth's finisher out like they did with Dean Ambrose's finisher.

If you watch closely, Big Show is not using a closed fist. Wrestling 101.

[drave]

^ Which is why it works.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to the Observer, the move itself hasn't been put on the ban list but the WWE wants a new move done instead for his finisher. Similar in status to Orton's "banned" punt kick.

Took out all Curb Stomp references in his tron to place less emphasis on that move.

[Jordan]

I think they don't want him to use it because it looks really dangerous, is dangerous in theory, even though the bump is really safe for the most part. Also the curb stomp became famous in a really violent scene from American History X, I bet Vince McMahon finally saw that movie and thought the connection was too violent.

[#1-norm-fan]

More likely he was told about the movie by someone else... but yeah. Stomping the back of someone's head into the ground is clearly not the same thing as a pedigree. Also, it was insane that "curb stomp" was ever even allowed as the name of the finisher in today's landscape.

[Black Widow]

One of the actual few good moves but whatever.

[Jordan]

I really didn't like his new finisher. I had those type of moves. I wish he'd just use a sick DDT.

[Jordan]

Tombstone.