Do Chair Shots In Wrestling Hurt & 9 Other Questions About Weapons In Wrestling

Weapons in professional wrestling are a key part of the business and something that are used frequently in matches. WWE even has the TLC PPV, dedicated to the use of weapons. They always get reactions from people in the crowd, as seeing the violence is a situation that people enjoy, but it also leads to a lot of questions from the fans as well.

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While fans don't know what general bumps feel like, it is easier to imagine, or people can hit a chop and get an idea. But when it comes to weapons, they are not things that people can understand, and that is why there are a lot of questions about them.

10 Do Chair Shots Hurt?

The chair is arguably the most common weapon in professional wrestling, with this being something that gets used regularly. There are question marks over whether they hurt or not, but the answer is yes, they certainly do. There's a reason that headshots with the chair are banned in WWE, and that's down to the danger of them.

Of course, these weapons are usually gimmicked in the sense that they are not completely steel like a normal one, as they tend to be made slightly lighter to cause a little less damage, but this is a weapon that certainly does hurt the talent.

9 Are The Ladders Real?

Ladders in professional wrestling are weapons that often make for entertaining moments as they can be used in so many ways. But because wrestlers can pick them up quite easily, and break through them there are often question marks over whether they're real steel ladders or not.

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The answer to that is no, with these weapons often being gimmicked to make them safer. They're typically hollow, which allows them to be lighter in weight, while they are also made weaker for when a wrestler needs to crash through them, which is why they break.

8 What Is The Safest Weapon?

Wrestlers crashing through tables is something that fans love to see, which is why audiences often demand for talents to use them when appropriate. But, even though they look impressive, table spots are often considered to be amongst the safest that a wrestler can use out of all the options.

Crashing through the wood ends up slowing down the momentum that a wrestler has, and as long as they land it correctly through the middle, it isn't as painful as it looks. For a wrestler, it is normally more painful when the table does not break, which is common with the announcers' desk.

7 Why Do The Kendo Sticks Have Tape?

Kendo sticks are a great weapon in professional wrestling because they provide a sound that makes everybody wince, while the welts that they create help to showcase the damage that this weapon can cause to people. Fans always react to kendo sticks, but a question people often have is why they are always taped up on each side.

The reason for that is to help protect the talent as much as possible, as they help to stop the stick from splitting off and causing splinters that would end up causing some serious injuries to them.

6 How Does The Sledgehammer Not Cause More Damage?

The sledgehammer is an iconic weapon in professional wrestling, with this one being associated with Triple H typically. When wrestlers use this weapon, it is a real sledgehammer that gets pulled out, and it is all down to the performer using the weapon to do so safely.

It highlights the trust wrestlers put into each other, and also explains why wrestlers always put their hand in front of the sledgehammer to try and dull the blow when they use it. This still looks devastating but ensures that it can be executed safely, which is ultimately the key.

5 What Are The Garbage Cans Made From?

The garbage can is often a popular weapon, with this one often being associated with Shane McMahon, who hits the classic Coast To Coast with a can in front of someone. Whenever they're used, the weapon tends to bend massively, which helps get a reaction as it looks like a big impact was caused.

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In truth, these are typically made from similar materials to cans of soda, which explains why they're easy to lift and move, why they bend and fold so easily, and how the wrestlers don't typically get hurt when they're used.

4 Are The Guitars Real?

Anytime a guitar gets brought out in professional wrestling it is expected that it will end up being smashed over the head of somebody, as this is what the business has conditioned the fans to expect. The likes of Jeff Jarrett and Elias have used these instruments as weapons over the years, but they are not entirely real.

They are messed around to be lightweight and not hurt as much when compared to a real guitar. This is why there have been occasions where the guitar has ended up splitting before hitting someone, which can lead to a funny botch at times.

3 Do The Steel Stairs Weight A Lot?

In wrestling, there is a lot of acting that takes place, and the talents can make things look heavy when they are not at times, which is why some fans often wonder whether the steel stairs weigh as much as the wrestlers make them appear to be, as they often struggle with the bottom ones.

This is the case of an accurate situation, as the stairs are legitimate steel, and they do weigh a lot, which is why when any wrestler uses them it is an impressive feat of strength.

2 Is The Barbed Wire Rubber?

Barbed wire in professional wrestling is often seen as one of the most brutal weapons that can be used, simply because of how easy it is to hurt someone with it. Fans will cringe at how devastating it is, and because it's used so rarely, that only intensifies how great it is when used.

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But the big question a lot of people have is whether it is legitimate barbed wire, or if it is rubber. The answer is not easy to define, as it depends on the wrestler. As Mick Foley revealed in one of his books when he faced Triple H it was real when it was him, and rubber for The Game.

1 Are Thumbtacks Real?

Anytime someone brings out some thumbtacks it gets a huge reaction, and that is because fans know what that weapon is like, and how painful accidentally touching one can be. Therefore, being thrown into them gets a massive reaction as the audience is aware that if they're real, it would hurt a lot.

That is the case as well, because thumbtacks in wrestling are real, which is why they end up sticking inside people's bodies so well. There's a reason these aren't overly common, as it is dangerous and not a lot of people want to take a bump into them.