According to The Wrestling Observer, and as seen at WWE Battleground last night, officials have instructed talent to incorporate more ring apron bumps during their matches. For those unaware, the ring apron is the narrow part of the ring which is outside the ring ropes.

Two good examples of ring apron bumps from last night’s PPV would be Bray Wyatt hitting a big DDT on Roman Reigns, and Big E landing a splash on Darren Young during their tag team match. In total there were nearly a dozen ring apron bumps during last night’s PPV.

The ring apron is the hardest part of the ring, and you can tell whenever someone hits a ring apron bump there is very little give or “bounce” to the ring, making the impact that much harder. Dave Meltzer noted the idea of doing more apron bumps in WWE is directly related to Ring of Honor.

Cena to do a moonsault off the apron.

I don't see the point in forcing things like that. I mean, apron moves are cool but they shouldn't be forced, they should just naturally go with the match.

they are getting close to the over booking style of most ROH matches. that can be a turn away for some. like Razor said let it come naturally and in the right moments.

Yeah, I'd much rather see spots happen for a reason rather than it being a pointless plethora of the damn things.

Also, it's probably the writers having a random hard on for it. They'll want something else next month...

over the top hardcore mood next month

WWE Creative: How do we book better matches?

Vince: Be like Ring of Honor, damnit. More apron bumps.

*Next month*

Vince: Dammit', the Ring of Honor apron stuff didn't work. Be more like CZW!

*Next Raw everyone blades like Ric Flair*

*Next Month*

Vince: Damn It that didn't work!...Be More like Chikara...


Cena comes out as Super Ant

APRON BUMP CITY, BITCH!!!

Someone is going to get seriously hurt doing this.