Vito points out that Rollins has injured John Cena and Finn Balor in the past as well with similar moves. He says that as a performer you can protect yourself if you see the bump coming, but it’s impossible to protect yourself if you’re getting thrown into a turnbuckle from behind or getting kicked blindly from behind.
Russo points out that obviously this was an accident and it wasn’t malicious on Banks’ part at all, but she didn’t hold up with that kick at all. He says that the business is supposed to be a work; you’re supposed to make it look like you’re hurting your opponent without actually doing so. This is the biggest issue Russo has with the trend of nasty injuries.
Vito thinks the office and the agents backstage need to be held accountable for this type of thing as well. They all know Paige’s history of neck and back issues, and they should have never allowed a move with this type of risk associated with it to be used during the match.
Russo says that green, unexperienced performers need to be reigned in to a point where all the other talents feel comfortable working with them when they arrive to the main roster. If they do stupid things in the ring, WWE should send them back to developmental and cut their income. That will make them learn rather quickly.
Russo and Vito both agree that the business rushes talents today. All these young talents don’t want to put the work in to learn the business inside and out, and they’d rather take shortcuts. This leads to the development of an entire generation of dangerous workers.
