Wrestling Moves That LOOK Horrible (...But Are Actually Totally SAFE!)

11. Curb Stomp

It may seem odd to start off this list with a move that was actually once banned from being used in WWE. But that was more down to Vince McMahon being a strange old man, with the former WWE boss suddenly not liking the idea of kids trying to copy Seth Rollins' Curb Stomp finisher in the playground.

Those same kids Pedigreeing or chokeslamming their pals next to the swing set, though? That was fine, apparently.

Though 'The Visionary's sudden stomping of his rival's skull into the mat may look rather barbaric at a glance, it's actually a remarkably safe weapon.

When done correctly, the person delivering the stomp isn't even in control of the receiver's bump. Instead, the second Rollins' foot touches the back of their head, the opponent takes over, with Seth's boot just following the stomped soul down to the floor as they break their fall with their arms.

The former World Heavyweight Champion's ability to keep his foot so very close to his dance partner's skull as they control their own seemingly sickening impact is what makes this sudden finisher look so damn devastating.

In reality, though, the Curb Stomp is safer and likely less painful than your average flat back bump.