Wrestling Moves That LOOK Horrible (...But Are Actually Totally SAFE!)

10. The End Of Days

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Without doubt one of the coolest and most impactful finishers in the game, Baron Corbin's modified lifting STO, a.k.a the End of Days, will forever pop a crowd whenever the Wolf Dog unleashes his explosive match-ender.

When you break down the big bad Baron's weapon of choice, however, it's actually just a fairly standard front bump with a bit of added sparkle.

Though a decent amount of momentum is definitely built up by the awesome-looking swing that precedes the impact, said moment body hits floor is relatively safe as the person involved can easily throw their arms up to break their fall. 

Hell, more often than not, Corbin's own arm protects his rival's head from crashing into the mat anyway, with the former United States Champion taking the worst of it as his own back collides with the ground.

So, while it initially seems like a hellacious day at the office for those unfortunate enough to get caught in the End of Days, it's probably a move that would be more comfortable to take than most.

 
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