10 Times Wrestlers Busted Out Moves You'd NEVER Expect
3. Bad Bunny Busts Out The Canadian Destroyer
The Canadian Destroyer is probably the most controversial move of the century; indeed, it defines the chasm between the enduring "old school versus new school" discourse.
Even though the opponent must post for something as simple and accepted as a body slam, revealing the ruse if you look closely enough, the destroyer is considered too cooperative for some. The back flip component is simply meant to look spectacular, and if you wish to apply head canon logic to it, the idea is to discombobulate and then damage the opponent. Even those enamoured with the move draw a line under certain instances of it; Adam Cole should not execute it on Keith Lee, but set up well enough, Penta El Zero Miedo actually can deliver it to the same wrestler.
As with everything, context is crucial.
While the destroyer is shorthand for "wrestling looks too fake now", its divisive power means that it is also a shortcut to get over.
Wrestling at its best elicits an emotional or adrenalised response, and WWE under Vince McMahon - masters at laying out the celebrity match - recognised the indie trend of the Incredulous destroyer - i.e., someone you least expect busting out one of the form's more convoluted manoeuvres. When Bad Bunny blasted John Morrison at WrestleMania 37, it was electrifying. He evolved from eager to exceptional in the span of seconds.
Credit to Morrison, too; his spring-like bump was some feat, and he more than played his part in making the Moment.