WWE Superstar Explains Why He Ditched Old Finishing Move

In the wrestling business, finishing moves are often changed.

Many times, we see performers turn an old finisher into a signature. An example of this is Kevin Owens. His finishing move used to be the Pop-up Powerbomb. That is now a signature that often results in a two-count.

For one WWE superstar, the decision to ditch his old finisher completely has to do with safety.

Mustafa Ali Drops 054

A fan on Twitter recently asked Mustafa Ali if he has done away with the 054. The move is a reverse 450 splash.

Ali said he did indeed put the move to rest and he has a very good reason for it.

“Yeah, risk isn’t worth the reward.”

Ali recently returned to WWE after asking for his release earlier this year. He had a program with United States Champion Theory, which led to a title match at Hell in a Cell.

Ali lost the match and wasn’t seen on WWE Raw the next night. Instead, he was back on the Main Event show where he defeated T-Bar.

With Money in the Bank approaching, Ali would seem to be a perfect choice to put in the match. While the odds of him winning are slim to none, his exciting style could make for some memorable moments in the ladder match.

Related
Opinions & Features

The Art of N64 Wrestling Games and an Interview with RGT85

The Nintendo 64 (N64) is often regarded as one of the greatest gaming consoles of all time, and for wrestling fans,...

Daniel Bryan Vs. Bryan Danielson: Who Has The Greater Legacy?

At All In 2024, Bryan Danielson defeat Swerve Strickland to, for the first time, capture the AEW World Championship. The victory...

Best Celebrity Matches in WWE History (Ranked)

WWE has always had a flair for the dramatic, blending athleticism with entertainment to create memorable moments. Over the years, WWE...
Top Stories

First Look: John Cena Guest Stars in The Simpsons Season 36 Premiere

John Cena is heading to Springfield. The 16-time WWE World Champion will guest star on The Simpsons Season 36 premiere, airing...

Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After (9/20) SmackDown Went Off Air

Multiple top WWE stars including Liv Morgan, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre were in action in dark matches after this week's...

Roman Reigns’ In-Ring Return Match Confirmed For Bad Blood

Roman Reigns will be teaming up with an unlikely ally for his WWE return match against Bloodline at the upcoming Bad...
Guides

WWE Bad Blood 2024 Card: Every match taking place

WWE Bad Blood is making its long-awaited return after a 20-year hiatus, promising an action-packed night of intense rivalries and high-stakes...

WWE Bad Blood 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and more

WWE Bad Blood 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and moreWWE is bringing back a classic event with Bad Blood 2024, set to...

Kevin Owens WWE Contract: Rumored expiry, dates and more

As one of the company's most versatile performers, Kevin Owens and his contract status has become a hot topic in the...