10 WWE Moves That Had To Be Renamed

10. Back Cracker

We kick of the list with a move that had its name changed for a fairly logical reason—in accordance with the development of its user’s character.

When Carlito started utilising a reverse lung blower to finish his off opponents, Joey Styles and Jim Ross began referring to it as the aptly-named Back Cracker. However, after a series of betrayals—with a list of victims including Torrie Wilson, Ric Flair, Chris Masters and his brother Primo—Carlito earned himself a reputation for being something of a turncoat.

In reference to this deception, JR altered the name of Carlito’s finisher from the Back Cracker to the Backstabber—and it stuck with him for the rest of his days in the WWE. That slight lexical change was as subtle as it was smart, and a good example of how something as simple as renaming a move can help to tell a story.

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Sasha Banks has since adopted the move for herself, aiding her in establishing herself as the top heel in the NXT Women’s Division.