10 Greatest DDT Variations In WWE History

4. Randy Orton

While most entries on this list rely on some mixture of technique or athleticism to execute their DDTs, Orton is rather more original€”he utilises his environment. For years now, we€™ve seen Orton use the middle rope as an elevated surface from which to hang his opponent before dropping them on their head€”hence the move€™s €œhangman€ DDT moniker. The Viper has also been known to develop that hangman€™s technique further. Guys like the Big Show have been known to taste the move from the very top rope, while Orton has also nailed it from off of ladders,announce tables, and sometimes to two opponents at once. The fact that Orton has innovated the move and continues to do so on special occasions is enough to establish his take on the DDT as one of the WWE€™s very best. Furthermore, the nuanced theatrics that he adds to proceedings, as well as the vicious impact of the move€™s finish itself, are perfectly in keeping with the Viper€™s gimmick. It€™s as effective a move as it is appropriate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjBYnWiItys
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