R.K.O Damage

[mcstoklasa]

In what way does the R.K.O actually hurt the opponent? In kayfabe obviously.

Now I know the Stone Cold Stunner drives the opponents jawbone into Austin's shoulder which knocks them out for the count.

But what about the R.K.O? Is it a 3/4 neckbreaker where the opponent is driven flat onto their belly so that their windpipe/neck hits Randy's shoulder?

Or is it a facebuster? After last nights RKO on the table I presume that is what it is as what advantage would there be to R.K.Oing someone on a table (& injuring yourself more) rather than the canvas unless the opponents face was going to make contact?

[Nuke The Whales]

It makes a loud noise when he hits the mat, thus shocking his opponent's central nervous system.

[Ian Austin]

Think of it this way.

Orton is insane. He delivers the R.K.O. full-force, knowing it'll hurt him as much as it hurts his opponent. It's just that Orton, like Patrick Swayze in Road House, doesn't believe pain hurts.

[Sumbody Gon' Get Dey Kneelift]

It's being yanked off your feet onto your neck. Ow. The drop and the neck-crack both stun you.