Did Stone Cold invent the Stunner?
A Stunner is a common term in wrestling referring to the three-quarter facelock jawbreaker giving a stunner to Vince McMahon, Jr. maneuver, predominantly used by Stone Cold Steve Austin, but originally invented by Mikey Whipwreck, who dubbed it Whipper-Snapper.
Who took the best Stunner?
WATCH: When Stone Cold Steve Austin Hit His Iconic Stunner for the First Time in WWE. Stone Cold Steve Austin needs no introduction whatsoever. He is undoubtedly one of the most easily recognizable WWE Superstars.
Why did Kevin Owens use the stunner?
It’s a tribute to him in a way but it’s also a thrill for me to do it. So I don’t want to make it my own. I’m fine with it being Steve’s move that I get to do.” Kevin Owens had previously appeared on Corey Graves’ After The Bell podcast where he originally discussed approaching Austin about the move.
What is the difference between a cutter and a stunner?
The difference is while a cutter is finished with the attacking wrestler falling backwards with their opponent, a stunner is finished by the attacking wrestler falling into a seated position, forcing their opponent’s jaw and neck down onto their shoulder for a more brutal impact.
Who created the Ace Crusher?
The cutter was innovated by Johnny Ace, who called it the Ace Crusher. It was later popularized by Diamond Dallas Page, who called it the Diamond Cutter, which is where the move got its name. The cutter also formed the base for the later development of another professional wrestling move known as the stunner.
Who has the best stunner in WWE?
Stone Cold: 5 Best Stunners Ever (& 5 Worst)
- 1 Worst: Vince McMahon (Raw, 10/29/2001)
- 2 Best: The Rock (Every Single Time)
- 3 Worst: Linda McMahon (Raw, 10/3/2005)
- 4 Best: Rusev (WrestleMania 32, 4/3/2006)
- 5 Worst: Donald Trump (WrestleMania 23, 4/1/2007)
- 6 Best: Brock Lesnar (WrestleMania XX, 3/14/2004)