The amazing thing is how quick they improvise as well. Saving a guy from injury and then pretending you did it so that you can punch or slam them shows amazing presence of mind. Definitely an underappreciated part of wrestling
and their blows still seem to land heavy , and they still gotta sell it, and somehow still, in the moment, these split seconds, thats drops, and safety is first. unfortunately not everytime, but if you understand wrestling well enough to recognize something is off script, or spot one of these pro moves in this vid real time, then you can see these guys are lucky these pros were their opponents. and yeah, this aspect of wrestling rarely is appreciated.
Yeah ive seen a few random matches over the year where an opponent will "reverse" some big move to land his own and its fairly clear they saved their opponent from hurting themself. Sometimes you cant really hide the botch, just kind of keep going and hope nobody calls it out, other times an experienced wrestler can make it all flow together so the average viewer never would have guessed they just saved their opponents career.
Half of these are straight speculation and mind reading inserted context. Like the dude in the air..."saw he was going to fall on his head and decided to turn! Saving the guys broken neck!" That's not how gravity works. It's more accidental than intentional.
@@ItsYouAreNotYour wdym its not how gravity works? you just saw it with your own eyes and those guys ended up not being injured. its funny because the same exact people who alter the body of the person performing the move are recognizable names, those who have worked with wwe for years, so clearly its intentional because of their experience.
One of my ABSOLUTE favorite parts of Professional Wrestling... is this! The way they protect one another. The thought, and the love they put into the job for their opponents. I smile every time I noticed a protection during a spot.
Cesaro is a wrestler who could use a year off and take some acting classes for line work he was incredibly flat on the mic and often flubbed lines idk why wwe doesn't have acting coaches lol
The look on Randy's face when he realized the fate he'd just saved himself from is one I know all too well. Been more than one time where I've come far too close to an unhappy ending. My favorite instance of wrestlers protecting each other is one time when the Undertaker was in some match (can't remember what or with who), he realized that there was chair laying right where someone was about to land. He was on the floor and all he did was flop his foot onto the chair and slide it out of the way. Its my favorite because it's such a tiny thing and Taker made it perfectly look like he was just selling.
It was during a 6 man tag match on Smackdown. 2 of the men in the match with Undertaker was Big Show and Kurt Angle. At one point Angle went for the Angle Slam on Big Show and it's at that moment that Taker moved the chair with his leg so Big Show wouldn't land on it.
I don't know if it's an age thing, but I find safe and protective workers so much more awe inspiring than pure over the top spots these days. I guess seeing so many wrestlers from my youth suffering as time goes on that I really want the next generation to have better post-ring lives.
That is exactly the reason why I love Gunthers style, his matches look like they hurt but there aren't that many high risk moves that could seriously hurt someone.
@@NealCamerlengo i was gonna make a joke, but yeah. he was my favorite, and it was a very sad day that i heard a guy i always respected just turn into a monster, but even with the mental, i cant give him any credit on that cause if mick foley is still as sharp,charming and well...
@@moo-snuckleMick Foley didn't deliver diving headbutts from the top rope every single time he had to hit a finisher. I guarantee Mick wasn't a steroid user either. You don't and I don't know what that dudes head was like. With that being said what he did was absolutely heinous.
Being safe with your opponent was an important part of your wrestling skills back then. Guys like Bret Hart and The Undertaker took great pride in being safe workers. I don't think this lesson is being drilled in some wrestlers today.
Ive never seen that clip with Randy almost landing on the upturned table before. Man that couldve been bad. He look visibly shaken after he realised what he avoided
@@Phoenix7786 yea can tell he was a little pissed after too. Think in that situation one of the side guys/refs was suppose to move the broken table parts before the cage came down
I love watching these videos Wrestling is so full of ego and trying to "one up" everybody, so when I see wrestlers actively do everything that they can to help and support their wrestling partners, it really does shine a light on how professional that wrestling can be
This shows why these guys have to be as strong as they are. To be able to grab another man out of the air anywhere from 200-400 lbs takes a massive amount of strength
The part with Randy Orton getting almost impaled by that table leg, man. The thing I most noticed was for like a second you can even see the realization of what had almost happened cross Orton's mind.
as a kid its so fun to watch because you never see the small things they do to be safe or protect or help or signal stuff, and now when ur an adult its becomes so much more impressive
One of the first moments that came to my mind was when A.J. Styles saved James Ellsworth from breaking his neck. A.J. went for the Styles Clash, but he noticed Ellsworth tucking his head just in time and straddled his limbs, and in so doing prevented Ellsworth’s head from crashing into the mat.
I think the incident where that English wrestler broke his neck in 2 places from taking the styles clash probably made AJ a lot more aware of whether his opponents were tucking their chin. Obviously, it wasn't AJ's fault, but I imagine that would shake you up somewhat.
@@Silver_wind_1987_ I hope they pay particular attention to the tooth that wound up in Foley's nose. Also might want to ask any of the wrestlers who have been severely injured in the ring like Big E if wrestling is real.
@@AngelusNielson or when taker got essentially his orbital bone broken by Viceras big butt. Or when Foley got a concussion from to many chair shots from the rock 🫠. Or the fact taker had a broken foot during that cell match...
WhT makes the Brett Heart saving HBK even more amazing is that Brett absolutely hated HBK at that point. He was such an old school pro that he did his job and protected his opponent. Some specially back in those days would of let a guy hurt themselves when they had major back stage heat with them.
Something to keep in mind: at the time of their match, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels hated each other on a very personal level. Brett showed a lot of charachter.
It’s wild. Some of these mid-air catches to save folks from hitting their heads doesn’t look like much, but it takes a crazy amount of main strength to arrest a 220+ lb coming off a dive. Crazy strong.
Just goes to show that it isn't just skills in the ring and character portrayal that makes a great wrestler, it's also quick thinking and reaction time.
These ladies and gentlemen REALLY put it all on the line for our entertainment and fun and I love them for it and really respect what they do as a life-long fan!!!
The harper and Ali segment @17:55. He might has saved him landing on his head, but his dome still gets bashed in on the corner of the announcer’s table 😂
Never realized that's how Wade got hurt. Makes me happy that he's not only been back the last 2 years in WWE but, he's a legit main roster commentator, and he absolutely makes Michael Cole, who we've heard FOREVER, a lot more enjoyable/bearable
so im super astounded at the strength and skill of being such quick thinkers to be able to rescue their opponent from something at the last second. but this vid has me also wondering how somehow, i still love wrestling despite being able to see theres no real competition involved, instead its a dramatic bit of choreography that they have to alter, or improvise, and they still somehow make the blows seem to land, and keep the pace going, and everything else involved. despite being aware of all this, for some dumb reason i still love wrestling, and i cant really explain why lol
I love that I went form thinking wrestling was kinda cool and somewhat interesting, to thinking it was a bunch of fake dumb bullcrap, to thinking it's one of the most incredible demonstrations of entertaining athleticism ever.
Dude, i have been binge-watching your vids today. You have some killer content! Your scriptong seems to bleed thr segments together in a bit of a confusing manner occasionally. If you slow down your patter a little it might help. Not trying to be insulting. I am loving the videos! 🤘
Dang when Undertaker blocked the beer can and then perfectly hit shane with a punch, dude was just in the zone that day.
That was suck a smooth action. He smacked it kind of like “nah”
There's a reason he's one of the all time greatest and most respected wrestlers
What was better was when he saved show/angle from the chair in 2001
That beer was lobbed at best
It’s the undertaker, what else did you expect
No intro straight to the point, we need more people like you
Exactly
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I'm ur 200 like😌
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@@von5189 I'm your dose of reality telling you that shit doesn't matter unless you're selling something.
The amazing thing is how quick they improvise as well. Saving a guy from injury and then pretending you did it so that you can punch or slam them shows amazing presence of mind. Definitely an underappreciated part of wrestling
and their blows still seem to land heavy , and they still gotta sell it, and somehow still, in the moment, these split seconds, thats drops, and safety is first. unfortunately not everytime, but if you understand wrestling well enough to recognize something is off script, or spot one of these pro moves in this vid real time, then you can see these guys are lucky these pros were their opponents. and yeah, this aspect of wrestling rarely is appreciated.
Yeah ive seen a few random matches over the year where an opponent will "reverse" some big move to land his own and its fairly clear they saved their opponent from hurting themself. Sometimes you cant really hide the botch, just kind of keep going and hope nobody calls it out, other times an experienced wrestler can make it all flow together so the average viewer never would have guessed they just saved their opponents career.
Half of these are straight speculation and mind reading inserted context. Like the dude in the air..."saw he was going to fall on his head and decided to turn! Saving the guys broken neck!" That's not how gravity works. It's more accidental than intentional.
@@ItsYouAreNotYour wdym its not how gravity works? you just saw it with your own eyes and those guys ended up not being injured. its funny because the same exact people who alter the body of the person performing the move are recognizable names, those who have worked with wwe for years, so clearly its intentional because of their experience.
Some luck involved but ... they're still incredible athletes !
One of my ABSOLUTE favorite parts of Professional Wrestling... is this! The way they protect one another. The thought, and the love they put into the job for their opponents.
I smile every time I noticed a protection during a spot.
love how randy looks at that table like it intentionally tried to kill him
I’m surprised he didn’t RKO the table out of spite.
@@Matrim42he bitch slapped it away though.
Randy thew the table away and rko'd it later
"Table, you bitch!"
He thinking "Outta nowhere!!"
Cesaro was not only a fantastic performer but a safe one. He should have been a full time main eventer
But why did he leave WWE
Cesaro is a wrestler who could use a year off and take some acting classes for line work he was incredibly flat on the mic and often flubbed lines idk why wwe doesn't have acting coaches lol
@@NeroKnight666 I think it’s because the nxt pushing wrestlers up to the main roster and veterans get passed aside which I think is bs
@@Harry_BahlzanyaAnd now Cesaro is in AEW as Claudio Castagnoli
Shoulda turned catching dudes out of their slams into a move.
The look on Randy's face when he realized the fate he'd just saved himself from is one I know all too well. Been more than one time where I've come far too close to an unhappy ending.
My favorite instance of wrestlers protecting each other is one time when the Undertaker was in some match (can't remember what or with who), he realized that there was chair laying right where someone was about to land. He was on the floor and all he did was flop his foot onto the chair and slide it out of the way. Its my favorite because it's such a tiny thing and Taker made it perfectly look like he was just selling.
It was during a 6 man tag match on Smackdown. 2 of the men in the match with Undertaker was Big Show and Kurt Angle. At one point Angle went for the Angle Slam on Big Show and it's at that moment that Taker moved the chair with his leg so Big Show wouldn't land on it.
🙌I was so happy I was able to catch him safely, thank you for the mention 🤜🤛
You did well to get there to catch him. I tip my hat to you
Wicked strength to catch him like that, nice work
That was probably one of the smoothest catches
Knowing how intense the real life heat between hbk and Bret Hart was...what Bret did is simply on another level...
Yeah. Just goes to show that even though we have beef with people in life, most would not wish death upon the other
I wonder what would happen if it's the other way around
I don't know if it's an age thing, but I find safe and protective workers so much more awe inspiring than pure over the top spots these days. I guess seeing so many wrestlers from my youth suffering as time goes on that I really want the next generation to have better post-ring lives.
Same! Especially if they end up with severe mental issues and does the unthinkable as in the case of Chris Benoit.
That is exactly the reason why I love Gunthers style, his matches look like they hurt but there aren't that many high risk moves that could seriously hurt someone.
@@NealCamerlengo i was gonna make a joke, but yeah. he was my favorite, and it was a very sad day that i heard a guy i always respected just turn into a monster, but even with the mental, i cant give him any credit on that cause if mick foley is still as sharp,charming and well...
@@moo-snuckleMick Foley didn't deliver diving headbutts from the top rope every single time he had to hit a finisher. I guarantee Mick wasn't a steroid user either. You don't and I don't know what that dudes head was like. With that being said what he did was absolutely heinous.
Being safe with your opponent was an important part of your wrestling skills back then. Guys like Bret Hart and The Undertaker took great pride in being safe workers. I don't think this lesson is being drilled in some wrestlers today.
Ive never seen that clip with Randy almost landing on the upturned table before. Man that couldve been bad. He look visibly shaken after he realised what he avoided
Thank God Randy avoided that
You can totally see him freeze for a moment, staring at it.
@@Phoenix7786 yea can tell he was a little pissed after too. Think in that situation one of the side guys/refs was suppose to move the broken table parts before the cage came down
I love watching these videos
Wrestling is so full of ego and trying to "one up" everybody, so when I see wrestlers actively do everything that they can to help and support their wrestling partners, it really does shine a light on how professional that wrestling can be
It is a tragedy that Cesaro never got a chance with a World Title in WWE.
He doesn't have the charisma Vince wants
Characterization is paramount.
@@AronHallan Jack Swagger got a title run.
@@mxmschaeand that was a mistake. Dude was like a dumb bodybuilder stereotype
His match with Roman was so good!
Baron Corbin is so underrated he’s a great safe worker he is just never given time for his gimmick to develop like the JBL partnership
I think Corbins most recent character was kinda boring he needs to get a new good gimmick and he will probably get a good push
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This shows why these guys have to be as strong as they are. To be able to grab another man out of the air anywhere from 200-400 lbs takes a massive amount of strength
A big round of applause for all the wrestlers, referees and managers alongside ringside staff to protect each other from harm.
“Hey sorry you almost died! Here’s $5,000 😊😊”
Jajajajajajjajajajajajja
I'm used to watching compilations of "worst gimmick," "worst title run," just making fun of stuff, but this is so wholesome😭i love this so much more
The part with Randy Orton getting almost impaled by that table leg, man. The thing I most noticed was for like a second you can even see the realization of what had almost happened cross Orton's mind.
Jericho is a pretty good dude. He saved Jeff hardy one time also. He cares about his fellow wrestlers
Chris Jericho is one of the most professional wrestler among all his fellow legends.
That Mr. Perfect save on Y2J is absolutely insane.. to react in that way in a micro second, easily saved one of the greatest careers in wrestling.
Bubba ray dudley is a badass and broke character and help to save Kevin Nash from a injury
I dunno if I'd be able to catch nash like that. I'm strong, but man that was a feat of strength.
as a kid its so fun to watch because you never see the small things they do to be safe or protect or help or signal stuff, and now when ur an adult its becomes so much more impressive
These people are superhuman, to put themselves at risk to save their fellow wrestlers.
Bigelow saving that guy was nothing short of a miracle.
Never noticed the Best save with Shawn at Mania, good eye
Bret saved Michael's? Let that be a lesson to everyone!
You don't have to like some one to ensure they are safe.
Man, watching this, just gives you way more respect for these folks. Incredible.
Respect to those saving others
The two that tried to sacrifice themselves for the other are amazing
Brett and Shawn hate each other. Brett saving Shawn looks that shows how seriously wrestlers take safety
Some of these quick saves are crazy fast. Great work for those who can pull them off to protect people from injury in such a fast time
Orton was MAD about that table 😂
I never liked Cesaro but damn. He's a great guy to work with! And kudos to taker with the beer can block 😂
I met him IRL one time. He’s a great dude and was super willing to talk about the business.
Why don't you like him?
“Oh, shit, better keep that beer can from hitting Shane. Someone could get hurt.”
*POW*
One of the first moments that came to my mind was when A.J. Styles saved James Ellsworth from breaking his neck. A.J. went for the Styles Clash, but he noticed Ellsworth tucking his head just in time and straddled his limbs, and in so doing prevented Ellsworth’s head from crashing into the mat.
I think the incident where that English wrestler broke his neck in 2 places from taking the styles clash probably made AJ a lot more aware of whether his opponents were tucking their chin. Obviously, it wasn't AJ's fault, but I imagine that would shake you up somewhat.
Kudos for collecting these clips and compiling it. That is not an easy task, good job!
Protect our King Rick Flair at all costs👑Good job Becky👏🏼👏🏼
This made me shed a tear. Love hearing about the positive side of wrestling. It’s still real to me damn it!
And this is why wrestling is real, guys.
Still not real
@@Jordan-ox7wb I bet you're fun to be around.
@Jordan-ox7wb go watch undertaker vs Mcfoley hell in the cell. Than come back to me and say it's not real 😂
@@Silver_wind_1987_ I hope they pay particular attention to the tooth that wound up in Foley's nose. Also might want to ask any of the wrestlers who have been severely injured in the ring like Big E if wrestling is real.
@@AngelusNielson or when taker got essentially his orbital bone broken by Viceras big butt. Or when Foley got a concussion from to many chair shots from the rock 🫠. Or the fact taker had a broken foot during that cell match...
7:31 Orton has that look of "I almost just died"
The way Sasha asked Carmella was sweet
beautiful to watch as a fan for so long, havent been into the shows in a long time but still love watching old matches and stuff like this.
Some of these saves are incredible 💯
Awareness level- Legendary
There is something bizarrely hilarious watching Undertaker protect Shane just to punch him in the face
4:08 Undertaker that was a legend XD he slap the beer can like a fly
Cesaro is a real life superman good on you man huge respect
Grangel one most scary to deal with , good grief he still alive
4:15 Undertaker's excuse to the fans is that no one harms Shane but me. Therefore slapping that beer can away. ;)
WhT makes the Brett Heart saving HBK even more amazing is that Brett absolutely hated HBK at that point. He was such an old school pro that he did his job and protected his opponent. Some specially back in those days would of let a guy hurt themselves when they had major back stage heat with them.
Something to keep in mind: at the time of their match, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels hated each other on a very personal level. Brett showed a lot of charachter.
At the end, Brett turned more a man, than Shawn did, however, Shawn did the right thing.
1:43 I felt that. MJF got rocked😂
It’s wild. Some of these mid-air catches to save folks from hitting their heads doesn’t look like much, but it takes a crazy amount of main strength to arrest a 220+ lb coming off a dive. Crazy strong.
Great video! It's always nice to look at the sneaky ways wrestlers help each other while also bodyslamming each other
The biggest save was Taker swatting that beer can away... that could have been devastating.
Exactly, that beer could have spilled and went to waste
Honestly this stuff kinda makes me cry because it shows how good these people can be even if they truly despise each other
Just goes to show that it isn't just skills in the ring and character portrayal that makes a great wrestler, it's also quick thinking and reaction time.
Man, that was a quick 20 minutes.
That mid air beer can deflection by taker was flawless and hilarious xD
And effortless.
5:15 really is kinda impressive how smooth that was. Didnt even catch it first time.😎👍
Great video. I hadn't seen most of these and it gives me a new appreciation for alot of the wrestlers involved.
Undertaking casually swatting the beer can like it's a fly. Epic
This was a Great Video.
Great Video 💯
Thank you
Wow this channel is amazing. This video is great!!!
Cesaro deserved so much more they failed to do anything with him and it is a dam shame.
Nobody liked cesaro
People would have turned their backs on him eventually so what’s the point
@@syzionaurifex5383Higher ups didn't but his fellow wrestlers sure did also the fans
Orton earned the name "The Viper" with reflexes like that. Bravo.
This is an incredible video, you have some serious deep cuts in here
These ladies and gentlemen REALLY put it all on the line for our entertainment and fun and I love them for it and really respect what they do as a life-long fan!!!
Agree. It's not about the fame and money
Mustafa Ali's neck was saved but his face imprint is permanently present on the commentary table now.
You make amazing videos.
We not gone mention how Ali hit his face hard after that suplex😂
The harper and Ali segment @17:55. He might has saved him landing on his head, but his dome still gets bashed in on the corner of the announcer’s table 😂
Better than a broken neck that can paralyze you
That last one with Asuka is a huge stretch. She's clearly doing the kick before Sashas legs even get caught.
I'm glad that these guys take care of each other making sure they don't actually get critically injured.
the way bubba instant reacts and then just goes to shield him makes me feel happy what a great guy
Here's 5 grand for your near death experience. Good lord that was horrifying to see. Dude had snots flying out of his nose.
4:38 she looks so happy lmao
Never realized that's how Wade got hurt. Makes me happy that he's not only been back the last 2 years in WWE but, he's a legit main roster commentator, and he absolutely makes Michael Cole, who we've heard FOREVER, a lot more enjoyable/bearable
That save from Ryback was really quick thinking holy moly I remember that show as well I legit stood up to see if they were both okay
This is why I respect professional wrestlers. These are just arm-swinging crazy people, these are professional athletes who look after each other.
“Dewdrop got a fast run…” that was the slowest fast run I’ve ever seen 😂
keith lee being able to shoot that double power bomb/suplex while both guys are going backwards is absolutely outrageous
I like watching this professionalism more than the events
16:13 One of the best saves ive seen. Jericho could have broken his neck there.
I loved that too. So smooth.
I really enjoy your Dub-DubE highlights
big respect to all the selfless wrestlers, and respekt to the guy who edited this :)
this was awesome to watch ! great video thank you !!!!
" Mick Foley AKA Cactus Jack" not the other way around. Love your videos!
The Butcher out there saving lives bro!
Perfect slap away from the undertaker
4:13
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
so im super astounded at the strength and skill of being such quick thinkers to be able to rescue their opponent from something at the last second. but this vid has me also wondering how somehow, i still love wrestling despite being able to see theres no real competition involved, instead its a dramatic bit of choreography that they have to alter, or improvise, and they still somehow make the blows seem to land, and keep the pace going, and everything else involved. despite being aware of all this, for some dumb reason i still love wrestling, and i cant really explain why lol
you just did explain why, and beautifully!
@@rubensmuse thank you lol.
People watch movies, TV shows, cartoons, read books, play video games. None of it is real.
3:59 no one else throws bombs for punches like Austin and Undertaker except for Kane
This channel is really entertaining. I'm thinking of subscribing.
17:50 Yes.... he was let go 😂
Hahaha
This video could have easily been called "20 minutes of career ending injuries". Props to the wrestlers being quick on their feet.
I love that I went form thinking wrestling was kinda cool and somewhat interesting, to thinking it was a bunch of fake dumb bullcrap, to thinking it's one of the most incredible demonstrations of entertaining athleticism ever.
18:33 if only Bret had known 😂
0:46 he really is the swiss Superman
Dude, i have been binge-watching your vids today. You have some killer content! Your scriptong seems to bleed thr segments together in a bit of a confusing manner occasionally. If you slow down your patter a little it might help. Not trying to be insulting. I am loving the videos! 🤘
thx for getting straight to the content you get my like and sub
Hope u reach 1 million subscribers soon brother
This made me feel good. part 2 please