People’s Elbow
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It is difficult to think of another elbow drop, barring Macho Man’s, that is as popular as the People’s Elbow.
It is a very basic high impact elbow drop, complete with theatrics that only add to the Rock’s flair and charisma. Usually,the People’s Champion takes off his elbow band, steadies himself and runs across the ring twice before sliding to a halt in front of his subdued opponent and executing the move.
Needless to say, such a move can always be countered. The opponent can easily stand up and interrupt the attacker in the middle of his run. The Rock himself has been one of a handful of wrestlers to do this, when the move was used on him mockingly.
Yet for its most part, this elbow drop has not been reversed. The obvious explanation would be its entertainment value. The Rock was one of the most over superstars during the Attitude era and his ring work would draw support from the “millions and millions” of his fans.
A smooth execution of the People’s Elbow, especially with all the drama wrapped around it, would see audience responses soar through the roof.
