https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s8iIjJ_ZtI A lot of people might think that because this move is included on this list, then so should the Peoples Elbow, because both moves are prime examples of an overuse of theatricality. However, there is something impractical about performing a dance move and then using a single chop to your opponents head or upper body as a finishing move. At least an elbow drop to the chest looks somewhat more effective. Granted, Scotty 2 Hottys gimmick was that he was a dancer, and that his finisher would incorporate that somehow. However, if you look closely, youll notice that Scotty would often setup the Worm with a single Bulldog. Afterwards, depending on how much time he takes to shake his feet, jump, do the actual Worm dance move, wave his arms and then drop his fist, at least 30 seconds would have gone by. Of course this is wrestling, and it requires a considerable level of suspension of disbelief. Wrestling cant always be all serious and all about athletics; sometimes it needs something foolish and exaggerated to make people cheer and laugh. That is why Rikishi used the Stinkface, and that is why Scotty used the Worm. It was for entertainment, and that is what WWE is all about, for better or for worse.
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