The Superkick Legacy: Wrestling's Most Surprising Move Uncovered!

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The Superkick always elicits a massive reaction from wrestling fans—either adoration or disdain depending on who executes it. It's swift, ruthless, and in the right hands (or should I say feet), can appear absolutely spectacular. Learn more

Indeed, The Superkick can serve as a pivotal move in tag team maneuvers or as the catalyst for a breakup within tag teams. Additionally, it has been the decisive blow leading to dramatic world championship victories.

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The Superkick: Surprising History of Wrestling’s Most Controversial Move

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The beloved Superkick we know today originated with a gentleman named Chris Adams.

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Starting his athletic career as a martial artist, by age 21, “Gentleman” Chris Adams had won three national British judo championships throughout the 1970s.

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DAVID MANNING: "I got a call saying, 'You gotta get over here and get Chris Adams. He got into an argument with the bartender, and Chris had this Superkick. It was real!'"

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SHAWN MICHAELS: ”I think he's smiling in his grave that his move has become so big.”

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