Chris Jericho and the use of The Walls Of Jericho

March 2024 ยท 2 minute read

I too have to agree with you on this. I have always been a fan of submission finish and am very happy that someone finally tapped out of walls.Walls are great move and have seen very big names tap out to it then what is the problem with all the submission end. I think WWE just wants matches to finish with some high impact move thats it and that needs to be changed.


I think Vince has forgotten his history lessons. How many of the great had submission finishers that they ended matches with?

Bret Hart: Sharpshooter

Ric Flair: Figure Four leglock

Sting: Scorpion Deathlock

Benoit: Crippler Crossface

I once held the Walls of Jericho in the same esteem as any of those. Not anymore.

I don't care how exciting it is, the crowd ignores submissions more often than not (like headlocks, armbars, etc) because they're not a danger for the wrestler. However, when you have a legitimate submission move, the crowd will go nuts for a guy trying to crawl to the ropes.

Could you imagine any of those great moves that I just mentioned being reduced to the same level as a fucking armbar? Hell, no. But that's what has happened to Y2J. His signature move is now nothing more than something that you know they'll get out of.

That stupid spin out that everyone has been doing needs to stop and people need to start tapping. NOW.

Pardon my language, I'm just annoyed about this after finding out it has been two fucking years since someone tapped to the Walls of Jericho.

Break the Walls Down, indeed, Vince. You've succeeded. I'm going to go watch Y2J's debut in Chicago on Youtube now and feel better.

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