37-year-old Tyson Kidd suffered a career-ending neck injury in 2015 after taking a Muscle Buster from Samoa Joe. Kidd would state as little as 1 in 20 people survive the injury he suffered. He required 16 staples, 4 screws, and had to have a rod inserted in his neck.

Bret Hart commented shortly after his injury that he felt the Muscle Buster was reckless and was surprised Joe was still using the move. Hart had the following to say,

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“It’s (Joe’s Muscle Buster) extremely dangerous. The move that Samoa Joe did was reckless, and the way they rushed that match beforehand in the back without giving Tyson time to prepare was a mistake.”

Does Tyson Kidd Blame Samoa Joe?

Kidd, on the other hand, does not blame Joe for his injury. When asked, here is what he posted on the subject: