By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

Last week, WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin noted that his issue with John Cena using a new springboard Stunner is not getting the move over as a potential finisher and already telling the audience it's just a set-up move.
Jim Ross followed up with an evaluation of big moves being over-used in today's wrestling environment and how audiences are becoming numb to wrestlers kicking out of finishers.

In his latest blog at jrsbarbq.com, Ross commented on Seth Rollins's "Curb Stomp" finisher reportedly being banned and the implications, both for match storytelling and health of the wrestlers.

"I don't know if WWE has or has not banned the use of Seth Rollins' Curb Stomp finisher but many fans are seemingly up in arms about its absence. I say the safety of the athlete is always the first priority of any responsible company and if the move is more likely to concuss people than others then it needs to be eliminated. It's that simple," Ross blogged at jrsbarbq.com.

"It's too bad that so many people within the business have bastardized the DDT, among other moves, or it would still be a great finisher instead of another overused, uncreative high spot that everyone kicks out of on a regular basis. Those type of issues where finishing maneuvers have become impotent 'spots' is the fault of undisciplined bookers within the world of wrestling and lazy talents who have not mastered the art of wrestling."

Ross commented further, adding Daniel Bryan to the mix of wrestlers who need to think about "less meaning more" to protect their long-term health.

"This malady is akin to those who have to use their own finisher two or three times to beat someone on the 'big stage' i.e. a PPV event. It was cool when it was new but now it's WAY over utilized IMO," Ross wrote.

"Hopeful that Daniel Bryan is going to be okay soon but he has to change some of the things that he does whether he wants to or not and not be a prisoner to his (own) reputation as being one of the best wrestlers in the world. He could eliminate many things from his repertoire and still be one of the best talents in the business.

"His health is much more important than diving headbutts, dropkicks where he strikes the back of his head on the canvas, etc. His most important job in life isn't being a wrestler but a son, husband, and perhaps some day a father. Without great health, those lots in life are more challenging and they're not easy for a healthy person."

[ LINK: Ross's full blog HERE at jrsbarbq.com ]

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