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The Undertaker’s variation of the gogoplata has seen a tumultuous span inside the WWE ring. Banned on more than one occasion because of its harrowing demonstration and dangerous impact, this move came about suddenly in a match against Big Daddy V in 2008.
The Dead Man had the super heavyweight trapped in the hold, scissoring the latter’s trapped head on his shin till he bled at the mouth and passed out. The commentators were at a loss because the move was surprising and hadn’t been named yet, adding to the mystical allure that Taker stood for.
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He continued using this in several matches till it became a staple, had attained a name and sufficient notoriety that it had to be prohibited (kayfabe) for being too lethal. Edge, Big Show, Triple H and more recently, Brock Lesnar were among the unfortunates to encounter this hold, though none have walked out of it victorious.
The gogoplata has its roots in mixed martial arts, chiefly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Having dabbled in it, The Undertaker began integrating this into his WWE matches, though the execution was often crudely performed.
Since it is an incredibly fatal move in itself, Taker uses one foot to cover the bone between the shin and the other foot and thus, negates its actual effect, as a characteristic WWE dilution. Nonetheless, it is fascinating to behold from outside the ring and devastating to experience inside of it.
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