So why did they let Daniel Bryan use Benoit's move?

[keehlnate]

It's been bugging me a long time, but why is Daniel Bryan using Chris Benoit's crossface? Yes you can tell that it is not the crossface it's actually omoplata bla bla bla.. but it still a rip-off from Benoit's finisher. Labell Lock, Yes lock, No lock, and whatever he called it, it is still Crippler crossface.

so whose idea is it?

 

[Viola Moonlight]

When I think of Daniel Bryan performing his finisher, the thought of "hey, that's Chris Benoit's finisher!" doesn't cross my mind. Since I'm only an average viewer and this doesn't cross my mind, then a lot of viewers will have the same thought-process (or lack thereof).

 

[The Dragon Saga]

Bryan was using the Lebell Lock before Chris Benoit died, just not as a routine finishing maneuver. And Chris Benoit didn't exactly invent the Crossface either, Bryan has every right to use any variation he pleases as does anybody else. I'd have loved to seen Cattle Mutilation in WWE, but Lebell Lock is the next best thing.

 

[keehlnate]

and the diving headbutt?

 

[justinsayne]

and the diving headbutt?

You mean the move Benoit stole that from Dynamite Kid?

 

[George Steele's Barber]

Why do you care? Should those moves be banned because Benoit died a monster or because you think he is some untouchable wrestling legend?

Stop watching wrestling if this stuff really bothers you.

 

[JGlass]

You mean the move Benoit stole that from Dynamite Kid?

You mean the move Dynamite Kid stole from Harley Race?

 

[ABMorales787]

They call him "Goatface", no? Maybe he's using his goat horns.

 

[justinsayne]

They call him "Goatface", no? Maybe he's using his goat horns.

So you're suggesting he stole it from Randy "The Ram" Robinson?

 

[Wolf Pac]

I don't see how he's ripping off Benoit when it's Gene Lebell's move. And I'll have to look it up, but I'm pretty sure Gene invented the Lebell Lock before Benoit ever started using the Crossface.

 

[ABMorales787]

So you're suggesting he stole it from Randy "The Ram" Robinson?

I guess. As long as he doesn't stick his finger into a meat grinder.

 

[keehlnate]

Come on, Bryan using the Diving Headbutt and the Crippler Crossface is too much of a coincidence right? Those are Benoit's two signature moves.

 

[ABMorales787]

Come on, Bryan using the Diving Headbutt and the Crippler Crossface is too much of a coincidence right? Those are Benoit's two signature moves.

Want a cookie?

 

[Dirk]

What you should be asking is why is Chavo stealing Eddie's entire moveset, but no, Benoit has to be brought up every five fucking minutes. Nobody mentions Eddie, because it's less controversial...

 

[Da Prophet]

This is an outrage.

 

[WhatAboutRaven]

What?! Someone DARES to use the diving headbutt AND a crossface in today’s wrestling market?! This is an outrage that must be dealt with, and here’s what you should do.

Locate and track down the exact location of this “Daniel Bryan” person, if that is his real name WHICH I DOUBT. Maybe under the pretense of delivering some of that delicious and tasteless vegan food. When he opens the door, pin him to the floor and for daring to use BENOIT’S MOVES, You must take what he and those most close to him hold most dear.

That’s right. His beard. When a freshly shaven and now completely beardless Bryan realizes what you've done, then AND ONLY THAN can you throw a fist towards the sky (or punch the dirt, dealers choice) and claim ALL POWER TO THE BENOIT.

Or just chill out, as it's no big deal. Either way

 

[Remy LaCroix]

They're laying the foundations for a Bryan/Benoit feud. So excited to see his comeback!

 

[Bone For Tuna]

I heard Benoit used to enjoy having a nice steak every now and then. Bryan doesn't even eat steak. What kind of bullshit is that?

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I am sure I have seen Triple H do the Crossface about 5 years ago, who gives a shit?

 

[Alex]

Bobby Roode's been doing it as well, I guess that makes him off the chain

 

[This Is My Name Thank You]

I heard Benoit used to enjoy having a nice steak every now and then. Bryan doesn't even eat steak. What kind of bullshit is that?

He eats meat now. I guess that is kinda bullshit.

 

[justinsayne]

I guess. As long as he doesn't stick his finger into a meat grinder.

Well, he is dating a Bella twin...

 

[BrockSamson]

Just be glad Dean Malenko wasn't a murderer. No more armbars for sure.

 

[Danger Burger]

Why did they let him? Why would they stop him??

They're just moves man.

And the omoplata is different. The leg scissors is reversed. Pressure on the shoulder.

You might as well ask why Cena is allowed use a cross face. Its just a hold.

 

[Papa Pillman]

Bobby Roode's been doing it as well, I guess that makes him off the chain

Not only that, Roode was using the fujiwara armbar and just switched to the crossface, he became more evil, became a world champ, he cut his hair short, this is all very eerie.

My theory- Roode turned heel when he was possessed by the spirit of Chris Benoit.

That makes as much sense as the theory of Bryan stealing the crippler crossface when he doesn't even use the same move. It's a different fucking move. The arm is locked differently. What is there not to understand about that?

Also... Why did they let Orton use DDP's move? Why did they let Swagger use Shamrock's move?? Why did Big Show steal punching a guy in the face from almost every wrestler in history???

Believing a move belongs to a specific wrestler, and no other wrestler has right to it, is crazy.

Kurt Angle called- He and the OP are drunk together and they want to know why Orton used an olympic slam. How dare he? Angle would never do such a thing. After all he invented all his own moves, like the ankle lock and rolling german suplexes. Shamrock who? Benoit who?? Get the point yet???