In professional wrestling, there is nothing electrifying crowds like high-flying diving. From suicide diving to Moon, these dangerous moves become show steelers when fully executed.
But when something goes wrong, they can quickly shift the tone from excitement to worry. There is little margin of error, even the most experienced people WWE The performer finds himself on the wrong end of a leap of mistaken things.
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Sub breaks the neck
Failed table dive was wrong
show | ECW Hardcore Heaven |
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date | June 22, 1994 |
Sub went to the Moonsalt, a stepping stone at the table, but was not roted in the air. He was the first to land, breaking his neck from the impact, shocking the live crowd and those watching at home. The place was brutal and then creepyly silent.
What made it even more surreal was that he refused to quit and continued the match with a neck-smashed neck. The dive became infamous in wrestling history as a symbol of ECW’s extreme style, but as a harsh reminder of how far it is.
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Big E’s scary spear
This dangerous place could have ended a Big E career
show | WWE Smackdown |
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date | February 21, 2020 |
Big E’s spear passing through the ropes was always pleased the crowd, but in this episode of SmackDown he miscalculated the angle. While working with Kofi Kingston, The Usos and Miz, John Morrison, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, he landed violently on his shoulders and neck, shocking the crowd.
He stood up, but the landing was ugly and too close to disaster. Fans and wrestlers asked for a big E to completely lower the movement.
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Ricochet & Logan Paul Crash and Burn
Spanish fly off the rail in the air
show | Bank WWE Money |
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date | July 1, 2023 |
The prediction was air when Ricochet and Logan Paul faced off again during a Bankrader match after a hollow virus collision at the Royal Rumble earlier that year. In an attempt to recreate the magic, they headed out on a Spain flight from the rope through two tables outside the ring, but in the air the movement fell apart.
They lost their balance on the ropes, causing an incooperative fall through the table. Logan landed awkwardly on his head, and Ricochet took a nasty shoulder bump.
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WrestleMania 25 Undertaker
The planted photographer was unable to catch the Deadman
show | WWE WrestleMania 25 |
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date | April 5, 2009 |
The Undertaker attempted to have his signature plancha jump over the top rope and into Shawn Michaels. Unfortunately, the man on the camera means breaking his fall, and the Undertaker was the first to land on the floor in a horrifying way.
He lay motionless for a few seconds before slowly rejoining the match. The crowd was frozen in worry. Despite being bocci, the match is still considered one of WrestleMania’s greatest in history, but this moment could have completely changed the story.
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Sasha Banks Head First Dive Again Asuka
It was a troublesome landing
show | wwe raw |
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date | January 29, 2018 |
In a match against Raw’s Asuka, Sasha Banks committed suicide outside. Asuka, who was placed at the ringside, attempted an air kick to counter the movement. The timing was turned off, and the “boss” turned forward and was the first to land on the floor in a horrifying noise.
Sasha lay motionless for a few seconds, causing the crowd to breathe. She eventually continued the match, but Bocchi looked cruel and quickly raised concerns.
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Rita’s suicide diving misfire
The head was first landed on the outside floor.
show | wwe raw |
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date | December 6, 2004 |
Rita was always known for her fearless attacks, but this time she was mostly costing her. During the match with Trish Stratus, she went on a suicide dive with her signature but was unable to get enough height. Her upper body hit the edge of the mat while her head bouncing off the floor.
Bocchi surprised everyone, especially considering how dangerous it is. Rita was shaken, but avoided a serious injury. Many fans wanted to scale back after that fear, but at that moment, taking risks increased her reputation.
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Shotzi’s misinterpreted diving at NXT
Too much momentum, too little control
show | NXT New Year’s Evil |
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date | January 2, 2025 |
She committed suicide outside in a match between six female tag teams where Shotzi teamed up with Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley against the fatal impact. However, her legs cut off the rope in the middle halfway through and sent her crashed head to the floor on a nasty landing.
Autumn looked scary, the crowd silenced, and officials quickly checked her out. She managed to get up and finish the game, but that moment really made the fans worried. It was yet another example of how Shotzi’s fearless style sometimes comes at a dangerous cost.
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Topdra’s Smackdown Slip
I got caught up in the top rope of the top dive
show | WWE Smackdown |
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date | December 16, 2022 |
Top Dolla went on a suicide dive at a tag team match but had to go past the ropes. His legs hooked the top rope, stopping his momentum, causing him to crash awkwardly into the apron and floor. The crowd quickly fell silent.
It was a scary moment when the big man struggled to get up and obviously shaking. He was not seriously injured, but the clip went viral, sparking debate over whether the heavyweight should try such a risky move without proper setup.
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Samoa Joe’s dive into the stairs
Back first bump to exposed steel steps
show | Tna bound for glory |
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date | October 12, 2008 |
Samoa Joe took a big risk in his match against Sting at Bound for Glory. He ran through the ropes, but missed the target. Joe went back to the steel step at ringside and crashed.
The landing looked cruel. The fans were silent. Sting checked him out immediately. Joe continued, but the fall is clearly painful.
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Brock Lesnar’s Shooting Star Fear
WrestleMania’s main events almost end in disasters
show | WWE WrestleMania 19 |
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date | March 30, 2003 |
In the main event against Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar attempted a shooting star press. He was spinning and landed directly on his head and neck in a horrifying scene. The crowd was breathless and feared the worst.
Despite the uncomfortable landing, Lesnar somehow ended the match. He suffered from a concussion, but miraculously avoided paralysis. The moment is one of the most dangerous diving bocches in WWE history, and is often cited as a reason why he has never tried to move again.