5 Moves that have been banned in WWE

#1 The Punt

Randy Orton punts Michael McGillicutty, now Curtis Axel, before the move was banned.

When Randy Orton changed from cocky legend killer to ruthless ring-general, so did his moveset. One new move in the Viper's repertoire was The Punt: a swift kick to the head, usually preceded by a run by Orton to build momentum.

Whilst the move began as a way to write Superstars off TV, WWE quickly turned on the move, as the brutal kick began injuring various members of the roster, including Vince McMahon himself. Seeing it as a move that could cause lasting head trauma, and one that is far too easy for fans to imitate, the move is now banned.

Whilst Orton has teased the move in the years since, he is usually thwarted at the last minute, as WWE continues to take concussions more and more seriously as part of their wellness policy.