10 Moves WWE Superstars Don't Do Anymore

9. Reverse Chokeslam (Braun Strowman)

Braun Strowman Reverse Chokeslam
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When Braun Strowman left the cosy bosom of The Wyatt Family and struck out on his own post-Draft in 2016, he needed a move that'd sell his intimidating size and strength. The enhancement talent-mauling machine plumped for a Reverse Chokeslam, and it looked sh*tting awesome when used on smaller workers like James Ellsworth.

It wasn't a sustainable choice.

Once Braun had eaten some jobbers alive in early squash matches, it became clear that he'd have to move up the ladder and work against bigger wrestlers. Though a genuinely powerful dude, Strowman wasn't going to lift fellow monsters like Big Show up and slam them down face first. The Reverse Chokeslam, regrettably, had to go.

The move hasn't been seen since Braun left squashes behind and embarked on a natural babyface run in 2017. There's a small chance he'll bust it out now he's heel again, but don't hold your collective breaths on that one. That Reverse Chokeslam has served its purpose.

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