WWE Heart Punch Ban Explained: Why This Deadly Move Won’t Be Part of Cena’s Farewell
The WWE heart punch ban isn’t just corporate caution — it’s wrestling evolving past its carnival roots. This finishing move was sold as literally stopping your opponent’s heart, and in an era of shareholder meetings and Mattel sponsorships, that psychology doesn’t fly. As John Cena embarks on his farewell tour, fans wondering about surprise move revivals won’t see the heart punch. The liability nightmare alone would keep WWE lawyers up at night. But here’s the thing: Cena’s legacy doesn’t need it. His farewell will hit every nostalgia beat that matters without dipping into wrestling’s darkest gimmicks.