WWE legend The Hurricane has passed on his iconic move, The Hurricane Neckbreaker, to the high-flying Superstar Ricochet.
This news comes after Ricochet showcased the move in a thrilling match against Logan Paul at SummerSlam, earning praise from fans and critics alike. The match between Ricochet and Paul was heavily promoted as the most viral match in history.
The opening bout of the night was filled with memorable moments, one of which was Ricochet executing The Hurricane Neckbreaker from the top rope. This move, known for its high-flying and impactful nature, garnered immense appreciation from the audience and generated significant buzz online.
Fans were quick to credit Shane Helms, popularly known as The Hurricane, for his contribution to the match as a backstage producer. In response to a post on X, Helms confirmed that the move now belonged to Ricochet, solidifying the passing of the torch.
The Hurricane, who last competed in the WWE during the 2021 Royal Rumble match, currently serves as a backstage producer for the company.
That’s @KingRicochet’s move now. Even if I were ever able to drag my sad carcass back into a ring again, you can bet your whole ass that I ain’t doing this move! Upon landing my entire skeleton would burst out through my skin and land in the front row. https://t.co/MYNx8XZSyE
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) August 6, 2023
What Did Ricochet Do At WWE SummerSlam?
Ricochet had a match SummerSlam with Logan Paul, in which Paul emerged victorious due to a brass knuckles shot he hit on Ricochet. Prior to the match, the two had been feuding on Raw due to the pair’s involvement in the Money in the Bank ladder match, where Ricochet hit a Spanish fly from the top rope to the outside of the ring on Paul.
During the build-up to their match at SummerSlam on Raw Logan Paul gave a verbal jab to Ricochet’s fiancé Samantha Irvin, stating that she would have to announce Paul as the victor after their match.