10 Most Embarrassing WWE Botches Ever

5. Brock Lesnar’s Shooting Star Press

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Another timeless one here.

Brock Lesnar wowed people by successfully performing a dazzling Shooting Star Press during developmental matches before hitting the main roster. WWE had supreme confidence in their new monster, so much so that he got the green light to use the move during the main event of WrestleMania XIX.

There was just one problem: Brock would have to wrestle for a good 20-ish minutes before going for the aerial spot. He'd be soaked in sweat, and the ropes he'd be relying on to maintain his balance would be slick and probably wet too. Still, Lesnar went for it and...pretty much landed on his head.

You've got to give Brock kudos for trying this at all considering his physical size, but it could've killed him and wasn't even necessary for the match anyway. Instead of nailing a spectacular spot that'd get people talking for the right reasons, Lesnar gave himself a concussion and doesn't remember the end of the match.

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