Peter Rosenberg defended his controversial opinion on suicide dives during this week's Cheap Heat podcast after facing backlash from wrestlers and fans. The WWE broadcaster doubled down on his stance that the move has become "all risk, no reward" in modern wrestling.
The controversy began when Rosenberg posted on social media following a botched suicide dive by Iyo Sky on Raw. Sky landed face-first during the dive attempt, prompting Rosenberg to question the continued use of the move in 2026.
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After receiving pushback, he further explained his stance:
People seem upset I posted this. It came only from a place of sincere care. Iyo is amazing and one of the best on earth and it still presents a huge risk. I just think the risks outweigh the reward. I say this as a huge fan and someone who is privileged enough to be up close and personal with this business. I am not a wrestler and never put my body on the line. My respect for those who do it is undying. That said -- I have opinions for a living. And my opinion is this move is not dope enough to be worth it anymore.
Wrestlers Push Back on Rosenberg's Take
Rosenberg's comments drew criticism from multiple wrestlers, including Bayley and veteran Chris Hero. The backlash extended across social media as fans debated whether the suicide dive has become overused in contemporary wrestling.
On Cheap Heat, Rosenberg delivered a lengthy defense of his position. He explained his reasoning stemmed from watching Sky's dangerous landing and his broader concerns about wrestler safety.
Rosenberg Fires Back at Chris Hero, Critics
Rosenberg directly addressed Chris Hero's mockery during the podcast, calling him out for not reaching out privately instead of posting publicly.
To the Chris Heroes of the world who completely mocked me — Chris, don't be that way. You have my phone number. If you're going to put up an entire text mocking me, using my voice, mocking every word, send me a message. Could we have a dialogue? Or do you just want to act like a smartass on Twitter when you were too soft to just text my phone or call me?
Rosenberg also pushed back on fans who dismissed his opinion because he isn't a wrestler, pointing to his years of proximity to the business.
You're sitting at home tweeting, 'Fat boy.' I got off my ass and did something about it. That doesn't make me a wrestler — it never would, I never will claim that. But it does mean I've earned my right to have a voice.
Debate Over Move's Place in Modern Wrestling
The suicide dive has become a staple of WWE programming in recent years, with multiple performers incorporating the move into their regular arsenal. Critics like Rosenberg argue the move's frequency has diminished its impact while increasing injury risk.
Rosenberg framed his argument as fundamentally about performer safety rather than personal taste.
We do not think that these people should be taking these unnecessary sacrifices to their body for the love of the game, for anything else, not even for my entertainment. I don't love it that much. And unfortunately the suicide dive has become an unnecessary risk in 2026, because the entertainment value is not there. That second part, fans agree on. So why does that make the first part controversial?
