Buff Bagwell Claims Credit for Blockbuster Still Used on WWE TV

Buff Bagwell isn’t asking for a Hall of Fame ring — he just wants credit for one of the most recognizable moves still popping up on wrestling television.

During his recent appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, the former WCW star opened up about the Blockbuster neckbreaker, confirming that it was his creation and explaining why it still hits him every time he sees it used by modern stars. The topic came up naturally when Buff was asked directly whether he invented the move, and he didn’t hesitate.

"I invented the Blockbuster."

From there, Bagwell explained that seeing current wrestlers use it has become emotional for him, especially after noticing Logan Paul pull it out on WWE programming recently.

"Logan Paul did it just two weeks ago and 10 texts came through. You know, 'Hey, they used your move.' I mean, I wish they called it the Buff Blockbuster, but at least they call it the name I created."

He made it clear this isn’t about ego — it’s about legacy. For Bagwell, the fact that a move he came up with more than 25 years ago is still being used on national television means he actually left something behind that mattered.

"It is a big deal. It's a giant deal that the move that I named and created is on television right now. That was 25-plus years ago. That's amazing, bro. And I'm so glad and happy from it."

He also made a point of giving honest credit where it’s due. While the move itself was his creation, the name “Blockbuster” came from Disco Inferno after asking Buff if they could brand it that way.

"Disco Inferno named it. He asked me if we could call it that. I said, 'Sure, I love it. Let's call it the Blockbuster.'"

The origin story behind the move is pure old-school wrestling chaos. Buff revealed the inspiration came from being a massive Rick Rude fan and wanting to create something similar to the Rude Awakening — but with his own spin by launching off the ropes. He and Scotty Riggs literally workshopped the move in a hotel room on the beds the night before it debuted.

"Me and Scotty Riggs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa before Sold Out were in the hotel room practicing it on the beds, how to land."

What makes the story even wilder is that they never got a proper in-ring rehearsal.

"The next day we were supposed to practice it in the ring, but the day was swamped with pretapes. So we never practiced it once. The first time I hit it ever was on live television, Sold Out, and it was probably the best one I ever did."

Bagwell admitted the frustrating part isn’t seeing the move used — it’s knowing that many fans watching today don’t realize whose idea it was in the first place.

"I just wish the world knew it was Buff Bagwell’s move. But I know that a big part of the people do, and it means a lot to me."

For a wrestler whose career has often been reduced to punchlines by critics over the years, this felt like something deeply personal. It wasn’t about nostalgia. It was about validation. The move survived. The name survived. And decades later, new generations are still performing something that started in Buff Bagwell’s head.

If nothing else, the Blockbuster may end up being his most lasting contribution to wrestling — even if WWE never officially tags it with his name.

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