WWE is no stranger to using weapons in its matches and storylines, and these are the most iconic ones in the promotion's history.

As rumors have been swirling about the WWE reverting back to TV-14 rated content, many fans are excited about the prospect of iconic weapons returning in a big way. Although some fans feel weapons take away from "wrestling in the ring," weapons have helped wrestling become a cultural phenomenon.

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In the 90s, it was impossible to watch an episode of Raw without something from underneath the ring making an appearance. In the recent PG era, where blood has become nonexistent, weapons have also played a much smaller role in matches. Fans will have to wait and see if Triple H (the new head of creative at WWE) will advocate the usage of more weapons in the near future, but this list will examine ten of the most iconic weapons in the history of the WWE.

Since the Shawn Michaels/Razor Ramon Ladder matches, the ladder has become a staple in the WWE. Some of the greatest matches of all time included this unique weapon.

Many stars are also products of the addition of a ladder to wrestling. Without them, Jeff Hardy, Rob Van Dam, and Edge would have way different careers in the WWE.

Guitars have been used as a weapon in the WWE since the Honky Tonk Man. The guitar was actually fairly revolutionary for the company since it seemed the world of wrestling always felt insulated. Honky Tonk's guitar was one of the first household objects to ever be used in the ring.

Later wrestlers like Jeff Jarrett have also used a guitar as a weapon, but it rose to prominence in the early days of the WWE and, to this day, will still get a huge pop when busted on an opponent.

No, the thumbtacks used in the WWE are not gimmicked. They are also one of the most wince-inducing weapons wrestling has ever used. Cactus Jack and Hell in a Cell matches come to mind when fans remember the usage of thumbtacks in the WWE.

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Although any big-time fan of wrestling knows the tacks look more painful than they actually are, their addition to the WWE in the 90s helped add an edge to WWE programming that pushed the idea that wrestlers were reaching their physical limits in the ring.

As the WWE became more PG, the usage of the announcer table as a weapon has increased. It's a far cry from Mankind flying off the top of the cell and landing on it, but it's still seen as extreme, although it's usually a much less violent spot during a match or promo.

Of all the iconic WWE weapons, the announcer table is specific to the WWE as the placement of the table, near the ring, allows for easy access. It's not a common item that fans see at home every day, but it's always exciting to see wrestlers put through the announcer table.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts introduced the snake as a weapon to WWE audiences. Even the most extreme wrestling companies had avoided using snakes as a weapon. It's an interesting line to toe, but the WWE has used snakes so effectively, they are an in-ring weapon exclusive to the company. Randy Savage getting bit by the snake in 1991 elevated how insane wrestling could take their feuds.

It seems unlikely a wrestler will ever get bitten by a snake again, but thanks to Savage and Roberts, fans will always associate "using a snake as a wrestling weapon" to the WWE.

Barbed wire is one of the most intense weapons wrestling has ever included. The WWE has sparingly used it, but "barbed wire" matches are not uncommon in other wrestling programs. The closest the WWE has gotten to the common usage of barbed wire is a 2 by 4 wrapped in wire.

It's undoubtedly one of the most deadly weapons and almost always causes a response from audiences when used in a match. Mick Foley helped make the weapon become a common item and even used real barbed wire when he took shots from the 2 by 4 in the ring.

The steel steps have been more utilized in the PG era. They are a fun weapon since they do have some practicality, but also make for a great weapon. WWE video games may have accelerated the usage of steps on television since they are often one of the most used items in the games.

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In the past twenty years, they have evolved from something to hit someone with to a hard place to slam somebody in the ring. The steel steps are a weapon that only exists in wrestling, but moments like when Kane Piledrove JBL onto the steps have helped the steps become an iconic weapon that only exists in wrestling.

Triple H helped make the sledgehammer become an iconic WWE weapon. Since it's another one of those items that everyday fans have in their home, it's one of the most dangerous.

Although the sledgehammer has never been used like a bat, the idea of getting hit with a sledgehammer is what makes it so powerful. It's also one of the few weapons that is often attributed to the WWE specifically.

In the PG era of the WWE, kendo sticks have become one of the most commonly used weapons for both men and women. It's one of those weapons that the audience sees and just assumes hurts because it's said to be made out of bamboo.

Too often, the kendo sticks are easily broken, and it's clear they only inflict a very mild amount of damage to opponents, though sometimes the welps are hideous. Still, when people see them, they have become more associated with the WWE than anywhere else in the world.

The most iconic weapon in the history of the WWE is the steel chair. Although its usage has become panned since the "long-term effect of concussions" have dominated the conversation of injury in the world of sports, they will always be associated with the WWE. The new evolution of soft body shots and "Conchairtos" have made the steel chair become a less dangerous weapon.

Still, there are entire YouTube channels devoted to violent chair shots in WWE history. During the prime of the WWE in the 90s, there were only a few things that were certain every time the program was on: someone was getting flipped off and someone was taking a chair shot to the head.

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