Previously we reported on a memo being sent to NXT talents banning the use of leg/thigh slaps going forward to make the impact of a move sound louder. Since then its also became known that the ban is for all talents as there are signs backstage at the ThunderDone and the Gorilla Position saying, “Do Not Slap Leg When Kicking.” Dave Meltzer has now revealed more information on the ban on his Wrestling Observer Radio show, saying, “At some point on a SmackDown show, somebody did a leg slapping deal, and Vince got mad because it was so obvious.”
Thigh slaps in wrestling have been a controversial subject over the last few years due to excessive use. Current AEW announcer Jim Ross previously stated that he finds them passe and embarrassing on his Grilling JR podcast. Similarly, Randy Orton has mocked NXT wrestlers for overusing the technique on Twitter, despite doing it himself when punting someone.
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