WWE has a long list of banned words, moves, and in-ring actions. Recently, the piledriver has resurfaced in conversation after Kevin Owens used the once-banned move on Randy Orton during an episode of WWE SmackDown.
Mark Henry, who was watching WWE closely, weighed in on the situation after Owens performed the piledriver. Orton had to be stretchered out, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes even accompanied him in the ambulance.
On Busted Open Radio, Mark Henry commented on the situation. Henry stated that the fine from WWE has to be at least $50k, and that could open the door to even more drama later on.
Mark Henry knows what hes talking about when it comes to pro wrestling business. His son, Jacob Henry, recently signed with WWEs NIL program. Jacob is also pursuing a college degree and a wrestling career at the University of Oklahoma, continuing his fathers legacy into the next generation.
The piledriver has a long history in WWE, dating back to when Jerry The King Lawler popularized it as his knockout move. The move became restricted after Owen Harts piledriver on Stone Cold Steve Austin at SummerSlam 1997 caused Austins neck injury. Since then, only Undertaker and Kanes tombstone piledrivers have been allowed.
It remains to be seen if WWE will address the piledriver again, but Kevin Owens recent use of the move has certainly reignited debate. We will have to see if WWE lays down any hefty fines in the future for breaking that rule.
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