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WATCH: Video of Chinese cop's Rey Mysterio style Hurricanrana to catch a man goes viral (Source: Google)
A Chinese cop executed a Rey Mysterio style Hurricanrana to catch a suspect in a video which has gone viral on social media. The footage is reportedly from an anti-terrorism training drill in China. The acrobatic takedown manuever caught the attention of the social media users who wondered if it happened for real or was staged.
The video was uploaded on the CCTV news and the fans recognized it to be 'Hurricanrana'. The move was popularized by Rey Mysterio in WWE and the companies he worked before it. The video had the training officer and the receipent professionally executing the move with the usage of protectional gears like wearing safety vests.
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The video caught the attention of the social media users and the martial arts trainers. The security experts claimed it to be a cool move but dismissed any such exercise being carried out in their practical applications. The experts claimed that they are trained in such a way to use lesser acrobatic methods to encounter challenges.
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"This is clearly a demonstration meant to showcase skills and capabilities. In actual operations, law enforcement relies on established containment and restraint procedures," claimed the statement of a security expert. Chinese text overlay confirmed that the demonstration was a part of the organized exhibition which had the display of some tactical moves including the scissor kick.
WWE fans recognized the move from the video and credited Rey for the same. The WWE Hall of Famer is a pioneer of some acrobatic moves in WWE. The Luchador brought a new revolution in Wrestling with his unique methods which fascinated the new fans. Most of the wrestlers today who are physically not greatly built take inspiration from Mysterio's moves.
The modern day style revolves around several acrobatic moves like Somersault, Moon Sault, Frog Splash, and other manuevers. Rey's technique has often acted as a reference to many such moves. He is currently in a feud with the New Day and is likely to have Penta as his partner.