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Post by mrbananagrabber on Nov 20, 2013 6:17:12 GMT -5
There's a topic about how kayfabe finishing moves work, so I thought I'd create a separate thread. Namely; what finishing moves/signature moves from today's wrestlers could actually be done in real life?
Dolph's Zig Zag, for example? You couldn't really make someone fall like that, ditto the RKO. Ambrose's front face DDT wouldn't work either.
But what WOULD?
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Nov 20, 2013 6:18:03 GMT -5
Brain chop
World's strongest slam
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Post by Instant Classic on Nov 20, 2013 6:19:55 GMT -5
Well depending on if you can overpower your opponent then Ambrose's move could work.
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Post by crowwreak was WRONG on Nov 20, 2013 6:24:06 GMT -5
There's a topic about how kayfabe finishing moves work, so I thought I'd create a separate thread. Namely; what finishing moves/signature moves from today's wrestlers could actually be done in real life? Dolph's Zig Zag, for example? You couldn't really make someone fall like that, ditto the RKO. Ambrose's front face DDT wouldn't work either. But what WOULD? an IRL RKOP would, if it worked, end up more like RVD's murder sell of it than a face landing |
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Nov 20, 2013 6:24:19 GMT -5
I think something like the Zig Zag or Headlock Driver COULD work. They'd just be really clunky and sloppy looking because the opponent would be trying his damnedest to protect himself and resist rather than "helping".
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Post by AdamAFL was sooooo wrong on Nov 20, 2013 6:25:19 GMT -5
Bryan's Knee would work. I mean there's no way you could use it in a real fight because your opponent would have plenty of time to move but from a purely physics perspective it is doable. Kneeing someone in the face would be rather effective too.
The obvious one is of course the KO Punch but if I had that much power my fights wouldn't last nearly as long as Big Show's do so there are problems with that too.
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Nov 20, 2013 6:27:00 GMT -5
Forgot to add a few of my own that would work.
Roman Reign's spear.
The Shield assisted powerbomb.
The Cobra, as silly as it is, could quite possibly kill you.
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Post by Chip on Nov 20, 2013 6:29:55 GMT -5
Can't believe I'm the first one to say this, the Brogue Kick. If a guy the size of Sheamus was kicking me square in the face like that, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna wake up a few hours later with a busted nose and missing teeth.
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Post by Starshine on Nov 20, 2013 6:33:36 GMT -5
I think most strike finishers would count.
How about the DDT?I agree that the headlock driver wouldn't work, but with a regular DDT you have a better grasp, and a free arm to help you pull them down.
There's also real life submissions like the Cross Armbreaker, Triangle Choke, and Heel Hook.
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Post by Instant Classic on Nov 20, 2013 6:38:05 GMT -5
THE CANADIAN DESTROYER!!!!!!!!!!
prob not
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Post by Chip on Nov 20, 2013 6:39:54 GMT -5
How about the DDT?I agree that the headlock driver wouldn't work, but with a regular DDT you have a better grasp, and a free arm to help you pull them down. I remember a thread Kneelift made where she tried this against someone that was fronting in a club I believe, supposedly it didn't work. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2013 7:43:34 GMT -5
I can vouch that the DDT actually works. If you're bigger than the person you're doing it to, you basically only need to fall down and they'll go with you. I know this because when my cousin and I were kids, we watched those "Don't Try This At Home" commercials and said, "f*** that noise... challenge accepted". Long story short, I'm surprised we made it past middle school.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Nov 20, 2013 7:49:17 GMT -5
It's used as a finisher by anyone at the moment so it might not count, but there's a video on youtube of some kid using the dominator on another kid bullying him.
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Post by government mule on Nov 20, 2013 7:54:07 GMT -5
The spear. Massive sudden impact move.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Nov 20, 2013 8:24:40 GMT -5
It's used as a finisher by anyone at the moment so it might not count, but there's a video on youtube of some kid using the dominator on another kid bullying him. Is that the Australian kid? I'm not normally one for schadenfraude (and God knows the real circumstances surrounding the video) but if it is what it appears to be (namely a bullying little shit getting his comeuppance) it is glorious. It isn't a finisher, but the front face lock is really effective. |
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Nov 20, 2013 8:45:30 GMT -5
I can also vouch that the DDT is effective. First fight I got into in High School, other kid tried to tackle me, and I manage to stop him, get him in a headlock and in my panic, snap back and DDT him. I got in trouble, as I pretty much spiked him on his head.
Anyway, I'd say the Bullhammer's pretty believable. Huge dude with bareknuckle boxing experience elbows you hard in the face, you certainly aren't getting up!
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Nov 20, 2013 8:48:51 GMT -5
Bryan's Knee would work. I mean there's no way you could use it in a real fight because your opponent would have plenty of time to move but from a purely physics perspective it is doable. Kneeing someone in the face would be rather effective too. The obvious one is of course the KO Punch but if I had that much power my fights wouldn't last nearly as long as Big Show's do so there are problems with that too. I imagine, falling to the ground as you knock your foe down with The Move That Beat John Cena might hurt a bit. |
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Post by Straight Edge Scrotum on Nov 20, 2013 9:03:59 GMT -5
I'm surprised nobody's said Sweet Chin Music yet.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2013 9:08:54 GMT -5
THE CANADIAN DESTROYER!!!!!!!!!! prob not I beg to differ sir! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpoD-tF6TwMBut seriously, the canadian destroyer is ridiculous. The Attitude Adjustment works against people who are terrible at avoiding throws. |
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Nov 20, 2013 9:14:53 GMT -5
The Disaster Kick definitely works too, provided you can find somewhere to springboard off of.
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