WWE CWC: 9 Most Awesome Spots From This Week’s Show (July 20)

9. Hammerlock Rope Break

It’s been two decades since Tajiri first appeared in a WWE ring, and that experience was on full display in his victory over Damien Slater.

With Slater wrapping Tajiri in a hammerlock, the latter made his way to the ropes to force a break. But rather than waiting for the referee to wade in, the wily old-timer used the ropes to his advantage and turned the tables on Slater.

Stepping through the middle rope then returning to the ring - with his opponent still in hand - he tangled Slater in the middle rope and locked in a modified hammerlock of his own. As convoluted as it sounds, it really was a simple move, but it was a perfect way to set the tone of the match and put over the fact that Tajiri was the seasoned veteran.

In a tournament such as the CWC, this was definitely one of the subtler spots, but a great one nonetheless.