diff --git a/code/modules/events/meteor_strike_vr.dm b/code/modules/events/meteor_strike_vr.dm
index 8868c577cd..83b1f8ac2d 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/meteor_strike_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/meteor_strike_vr.dm
@@ -61,10 +61,6 @@
 			var/turf/mob_turf = get_turf(L)
 			if(!mob_turf || !(mob_turf.z in impacted.expected_z_levels))
 				continue
-			if(!L.buckled && !issilicon(L))
-				if(!L.Check_Shoegrip())
-					L.throw_at(get_step_rand(L),1,5)
-				L.Weaken(5)
 			if(L.client)
 				to_chat(L, "<span class='danger'>The ground lurches beneath you!</span>")
 				shake_camera(L, 6, 1)