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In the scripted world of professional wrestling, being "buried" — a term for having one's credibility undermined through storyline decisions — is commonplace. Yet, for a man like Coj, who brought legitimacy, discipline, and undeniable toughness to the squared circle, such happenings represented a betrayal of everything he stood for. His move, the Ghetto Blaster—a sudden, brutal jumping kick—was not just a finisher but a symbol of his real fighting ability. In the televised match against Hulk Hogan, that move was deftly avoided by Hogan, and Coj's defeat was made clear. His credibility, built through years of genuine martial arts excellence, was shattered in a quiet booking decision. It was a perfect example of how wrestling, despite its scripted nature, often reveals the ruthless backstage politics that control who rises and who falls.