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Contrary to reports appearing over the internet, Seth Rollins' Curb Stomp finisher has NOT been banned by WWE. But it has been reclassified as a "restricted move".
The rumour was started by Pro Wrestling Illustrated after Rollins was told to stop using the move at live events. This was interpreted to mean that Rollins is not allowed to use the move at all. His entrance video was recently updated and removed footage of him using the move.
As a restricted move, Rollins needs to get consent from management before using the move in any of his matches or appearances. The reason for the decision is because of the high risk of head and neck injury caused by the move. This is a continuation of WWE's program designed to reduce head injuries suffered by wrestlers. The move requires a lot of skill to perform safely. In the first instance, Seth Rollins kicks the back of an opponent's head from an elevated position. If Rollins hits the move too hard, or the opponent doesn't go with it properly, there is a high risk of brain injury from this first step. There is also a high risk of neck damage if the opponent braces himself too much. Also, if Seth pushes too hard, the opponent's face can strike the ring surface.
Concern was raised when Brock Lesnar was knocked dizzy from the move on an episode of Raw. While Seth performed the move properly, Lesnar did not sell it in a safe manner. While taking the move, Lesnar slammed his own face into the mat too hard. Most people who take the move use their arms or hands to reduce the impact of the blow, but Lesnar always headbutted the canvas on purpose. In the meantime, Rollins will be using the currently unnamed Facelock Takedown. The opponent still takes a similar bump, but Rollins' own arm is used to cushion the impact on the ring surface.
Other restricted moves include piledrivers, brainbusters, the shooting star press, the Pedigree, the running/fall forward powerbomb and certain chokeslams.
The rumour was started by Pro Wrestling Illustrated after Rollins was told to stop using the move at live events. This was interpreted to mean that Rollins is not allowed to use the move at all. His entrance video was recently updated and removed footage of him using the move.
As a restricted move, Rollins needs to get consent from management before using the move in any of his matches or appearances. The reason for the decision is because of the high risk of head and neck injury caused by the move. This is a continuation of WWE's program designed to reduce head injuries suffered by wrestlers. The move requires a lot of skill to perform safely. In the first instance, Seth Rollins kicks the back of an opponent's head from an elevated position. If Rollins hits the move too hard, or the opponent doesn't go with it properly, there is a high risk of brain injury from this first step. There is also a high risk of neck damage if the opponent braces himself too much. Also, if Seth pushes too hard, the opponent's face can strike the ring surface.
Concern was raised when Brock Lesnar was knocked dizzy from the move on an episode of Raw. While Seth performed the move properly, Lesnar did not sell it in a safe manner. While taking the move, Lesnar slammed his own face into the mat too hard. Most people who take the move use their arms or hands to reduce the impact of the blow, but Lesnar always headbutted the canvas on purpose. In the meantime, Rollins will be using the currently unnamed Facelock Takedown. The opponent still takes a similar bump, but Rollins' own arm is used to cushion the impact on the ring surface.
Other restricted moves include piledrivers, brainbusters, the shooting star press, the Pedigree, the running/fall forward powerbomb and certain chokeslams.
