10 Worst Wrestling Bumps To Take (According To Reddit)
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Many people say that wrestling is fake, but they are very wrong. Just because wrestlers follow a script, it doesn't mean that they don't have very physical matches and take painful bumps on a regular basis, suffering a lot of pain in the body pretty much every day.
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There are many wrestling bumps that are terrible, painful and dangerous, and Reddit users have debated what some of them are. These aren't just based on their opinion, but based on their personal experience, as many users claim to be current or former wrestlers themselves. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the 10 worst wrestling bumps to take (according to Reddit users).
10 Chokeslam
Reddit's users have had an interesting discussion about the Chokeslam. Some say that taking a Chokeslam bump is very painful, and claim that it is one of the worst in wrestling. However, other users say it depends on the performer of the move, as he can protect his opponent if the move is executed perfectly.
Either way, it is a difficult and dangerous bump that not everyone knows how to take.
9 Diving Headbutt
Reddit's users agree that the Diving Headbutt is one of the worst wrestling bumps to take, but not for the victim, but for the wrestler performing it. Launching yourself from the top rope head/face-first into the opponent is a pretty painful thing to do, which can result in severe concussions.
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In fact, several wrestlers have suffered consequences for performing a Diving Headbutt, such as Dynamite Kid, Harley Race and Bryan Danielson. This is one of the most dangerous moves, even though it doesn't look like a big deal.
8 Chops
Fans love chops, because they are outrageous and very physical, they sound painful, they look painful and they are actually painful. Reddit's users say that chops hurt a lot, as some of them say that they have taken chops, and it really hurts and burns your chest.
This is not surprising, as we only have to see Gunther's matches and then a picture of his opponents' chests to get a small idea of how painful a chop is.
7 Coupe De Grace
Finn Balor's Coupe De Grace is one of the nastiest looking moves out there. Balor leaps off the top rope and lands with a double stomp to his opponent's chest. It's a devastating move.
On Reddit, some users claim this is one of the worst bumps to take, some claim they've taken a similar bump and the pain is unbearable. Other wrestlers like Shinsuke Nakamura, have said that move is like taking a stab to the chest.
6 Body Slam
Several Reddit users claim to have taken a Body Slam, and they say it's definitely one of the worst wrestling bumps to take. Basically, they say there's no proper way to land on your back to minimize the impact, and it's very painful any way you take it.
This is a basic power move in wrestling, but that doesn't mean it's not pretty painful. It's been a staple in professional wrestling for decades, so there's really no getting around taking one if you're getting into the business.
5 Anything On The Apron
The apron is the hardest part of the ring, so it's the part where landings are the most painful. Any bump in the apron is much more painful than in the center of the ring, and that's precisely why Reddit users agree that it's terrible to take a bump in the apron.
Simple moves like a Leg Drop, DDT, or even the apron kick that Roman Reigns performs are very painful in that part of the ring.
4 Hits To The Back Of The Head/Spine
Several Reddit users agree that hits to the back of the neck and spine are very painful, and dangerous. They say there is no way to lighten the impact or protect yourself, as it depends only on the judgment of the performer of the move. That is why these hits, especially kicks, to the back of the neck are among the most painful bumps to take.
Many wrestlers have suffered devastating injuries to that part of the body, such as Paige, who was forced to retire after an injury aggravated by a kick from Sasha Banks.
3 Back Body Drop
The Back Body Drop is a very painful move, as a wrestler falls about seven feet and his back lands violently on the mat. Especially cruiserweight wrestlers like Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles or Ricochet take Back Body Drops on a regular basis.
On Reddit, several users say that this is one of the worst bumps to take in wrestling, as it hurts a lot and in the long run, it could be devastating for the back. Shawn Michaels of course, lost four years of his career due to a bump from a back body drop when he landed awkwardly on the casket in a Casket Match against The Undertaker.
2 Powerbomb
Nobody likes a Powerbomb bump, and rightfully so, as this move causes a lot of pain in the back and even the neck, especially when performed by a true powerhouse like Brock Lesnar, Batista or Wardlow.
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Reddit's users say that it is difficult to take this bump properly and that most of the time it will hurt a lot. Also, if something goes wrong, a Powerbomb is a high-risk maneuver and could result in a devastating injury, like Droz's tragic injury after a botched Powerbomb from D'Lo Brown.
1 Alabama Slam
The Alabama Slam looks very painful and, according to Reddit users, it indeed is. Some users claim to have taken an Alabama Slam in training and say the bump is horrible, even user KennCope says he cried the first time he took an Alabama Slam.
Hardcore Holly had one of the most devastating Alabama Slams of all time, as he executed it with great force, causing unimaginable pain to his opponents.