Your Top Ten Finishers

[Guest MrFill]

After the Stuff Magazine's top nine, it might be an idea to get people's views on finishers.

 

Please list your top ten finishers, with reasons why they are in the position they are. Please don't just post a list, try to put in reasons.

 

 

What I'll try to do is keep a tally in this post of the favourites - 10 points for position 1, all the way down to 1 point for 10th.

 

 

Note that the alphabetical moves get preference on the same-score level.

1st: Stunner - 16 people, average position: 1.94

2nd: Sweet Chin Music - 14 people, average position: 2.79

3rd: RKO/Cutter - 16 people, average position: 4.13

4th: Pedigree - 13 people, average position: 3.15

5th: Powerbomb - 17 people, average position: 5.59

6th: Canadian Destroyer - 8 people, average position: 1.88

7th: Tombstone - 10 people, average position: 3.60

7th: Gore - 14 people, average position: 5.43

9th: F5 - 8 people, average position: 3.13

10th: Muscle Buster - 9 people, average position: 4.22

11th: Crossface - 7 people, average position: 3.00

11th: AnkleLock - 8 people, average position: 3.88

13th: Clothesline From Hell - 9 people, average position: 4.78

14th: Burning Hammer - 6 people, average position: 2.67

15th: Sharpshooter - 8 people, average position: 4.88

16th: DDT - 9 people, average position: 5.89

17th: Styles Clash - 7 people, average position: 5.57

18th: Perfect Plex - 4 people, average position: 3.00

18th: Rock Bottom - 5 people, average position: 4.40

20th: Cop Killa - 4 people, average position: 3.50

 

All types of DDT are under "DDT".

All types of Powebomb are under "Powerbomb".

All types of Spear are under "Gore" (yeah, I know).

All types of Lariat are under "Clothesline From Hell" (again, I know).

All types of Superkick are under "Sweet Chin Music" (look, leave me alone, I know already).

The Pedigree and Angels Wings are under "Pedigree" - Pepsi Plunge is separate as it's a top rope move.

Edited May 26, 2006 by MrFill

[The Icon]

Here Goes.

 

1-The Anklelock (Shamrock's or Angle's) The reason I place this submission above all other submissions is the obvious. The obvious being it looks good.

 

2-Tombstone Piledriver. (Taker or Kane) I was always a mark for the piledriver move but the Tombstone version is great.

 

3- Sid's Powerbomb. As with no 2 I always mark out for the powerbomb. Now there are many versions but above them all I rank Sid's.

 

4-Lita DDT. Because it's one of the few Diva finishers that looks like it actually hurts.

 

5-Billy Kidmans 450 splash. Hes not the only person to use this one but few do it as good.

 

6-Styles Clash. I am not AJ's biggest fan but take nothing away from him his moves look great.

 

7-Van Terminator. Not something you see very often (now) but RVD's ECW finisher was one of the coolest finishers in the group. (Shane's version is good too.)

 

8-One Man Gangs 747. Quite simply the best suplex in the business.

 

9-Burning Hammer. Inverted DVD, what could look as good as that when pulled of right?

 

10-D'lo's Sky High. A Frog splash that is twice as good as RVD's or Eddie's. (or Val's for that matter.)

[Guest MojoPogo]

1. Tombstone Piledriver - I shouldnt, but this is the first move i ever marked out completely for. I believed wholly, at the time, that this move DID actually kill you! And i still mark out for it when done well....

 

2. Pedigree - like him or hate him, its a classic finisher that looks like it hurts, and can be done on anyone, which is the mark of a great finisher.

 

3. Sharpshooter - looked like it hurt, and *JR-ism* BAH GAWD, it DID hurt! In my book the greatest submission move of all time, but only if performed by the Hitman himself. The Rocks pissant version, sucked, frankly. Another serious mark out maneouver.

 

4. Stone Cold Stunner - quick, effective, can be done at anytime, to anybody, and (when sold well) looked fan-bloody-tastic. Better before Stone Cold had his knee problem obviously.....

 

5. Jack Knife Powerbomb - i like most powerbombs, but the combination of Nashs size and (at the time i hadnt actually seen any other powerbombs) newness meant i thought, "cripes, he HAS to be dead!* and still do to a certain extent. (yes i was a TOTAL mark!)

 

6. Rude Awakening - ok, so it was a neckbreaker, but DAMN, did it look like it hurt, and Rick Rude is still one of my favourite ever wrestlers, another move that looked effective and was capable of being dont on any other wrestler.

 

7. The Gore - when Rhino is allowed to really let rip, and not do the "glorified shoulder block" WWE version, that move looked like it really killed people, and thus, i just loved it! And again, the surprise factor often added to that!

 

8. RKO - quick, effective, excellent looking, and reversible to the point of actually making it cooler when he did AFTER a reversal (i know what i mean), Randy's finisher is a belter!

 

9. Ultimate Slam and Splash - yeah, he's bonkers, yeah, its fashionable to slag him off, but Warrior was capable of making ANYONE mark out when he did this, me included! It was spectacular, over the top, and completely ludicrous, all of which encompassed wrestling at the time!

 

10. Awesome bomb - not so much for the move, more the variey of ways in which it was used, off turnbuckles, through tables, off cages.....awesome in every sense of the word! Which makes it even more frustrating that WWE and WCW never used Mike the way the should have........

 

Thats mine! Phew.....

[The Icon]

Nice choice picking Nashs Powerbomb, I was torn up between choosing Nash or Sid. I choose Sid but I like Kevin's version.

[Guest MojoPogo]

Nice choice picking Nashs Powerbomb' date=' I was torn up between choosing Nash or Sid. I choose Sid but I like Kevin's version.[/quote']

 

To be honest, im a total powerbomb fan. I had a hard time picking myself! Its just that i liked Nash's method SLIGHTLY more! But lets face it, it would have hurt like hell if either of em did it to you!:xyx

[The Icon]

Particually when they did it wrong, which in both men's cases was all too often.

[Guest MojoPogo]

Particually when they did it wrong' date=' which in both men's cases was all too often.[/quote']

 

Ha ha! You're not wrong there. I wonder how many finishers effect was amplified because of sloppy execution?????:xyx

[Guest MrFill]

Here goes:

 

1: Stunner - Stone Cold (when he was still good) could hit this from out of nowhere, which meant that his opponents were in for it - rarely kicked out of, but Angle's reversals were probably the best.

 

2: Tombstone - even though this looked at little "gay" with the standing 69, it always looked more painful than a standard piledriver, and with the pin setup, it was always cool.

 

3: Pepsi Plunge: CM Punk's move always looked better than a standard Pedigree, and with it coming from the top, it always looked more impressive - pity that he won't be allowed to do it in the WWE.

 

4: Burning Hammer - ramming somebody on the top of their head, you had to be REALLY good to be able to perform this move.

 

5: Muscle Buster - when done properly, and not Joe's current protected version, this looks INCREDIBLY painful.

 

6: Brain Buster - this always looks painful, and it takes a certain talent to be able to hit it and protect your opponent.

 

7: Crossface - apart from the horrible version that Benoit did for a short time, this looked like a painful submission.

 

8: Sharpshooter - You knew this was coming whenever Bret started on the Five Moves Of Doom - a great looking submission move.

 

9: AwesomeBomb - it's called "Awesome" for a reason - this move looked impressive whenever he drilled one of the smaller guys with it.

 

10: Gore - Rhino has always hit the spear better than ANYONE else, and his recent ones against Abyss have been incredible.

[Guest Hemme]

1) Crippler Crossface.

Proper nasty looking move, with Benoits intensity to back the move up with his "Tap or I'll rip your ****ing head off!!!" look makes this my favourite move.

 

2) Stone Cold Stunner.

Simple but very effective, the move totally captured Austins rattlesnake persona, lethal, fast & can come from nowhere.

 

3) Canadian Destroyer.

Not a great move in theory, but regardless of how unrealistic the move is, it's a very impressive & jaw-dropping move, which looks better ever time you see it.

 

4) The Jackhammer.

Basicly nothing more than a suplex, but the twist & slam-type turn makes the move look devestating & brutal.

 

5) The DDT.

Jake Roberts signature move was simply awesome, not only was it a devestating move, the fact that the move was actually almost as over as Jake was scary, the fact that the fans chanted "DDT, DDT" during Jakes matches made this a great move.

 

6) Top Rope Flying-Bodypress.

The move of Ricky Steamboat, I loved this move as a kid, the height, the grace & the look made me a fan of Steamboat.

 

7) Banzi drop.

Yokozuna was a big guy no messing & the thought of that ample backside crushing your ribcage looked like a reality. Pretty effective looking move.

 

8) Powerbomb.

A devestating move, Diesel & Sid have already been mentioned, but Vader also had a brutal one too, his title-winning powerbomb on Sting at GAB '92, was extremely brutal.

 

9) Sweet Chin Music.

Not a fan of the whole tuning up the band stuff, but the Superkick itself is fantastic, very fast & right on the mark.

 

10) The Frankenstiener.

The 1st time I saw Scott Stiener do this I was blown away, the move is very impressive to watch, the timing & execution are usually spot on.

[Guest Keith Would]

There are probably some others that are my fav's but these will do for 5 mins thinking.

 

1. People's Elbow. Yes it wouldn't really hurt, yes it is easy for people to move out of the way of. But I love the build up, getting the crowd all excited etc. Plus you can do the swinging arms and running from side to side bit in the pub.

 

2. Sharpshooter. I like a good submission move which this is, it looks painful, isn't a stupid reversible one like the figure 4, everyone can have a go at doing it at school and Motorhead have done a song called Sharpshooter so this gives me the chance to sing the chorus.

 

3. Rock Bottom. Hey I like the Rock's matches. This one you could spring from anywhere, The Rock had little ways of jazzing it up and you can shout "ROCK BOTTOM, ROCK BOTTOM!" after it is landed.

 

4. Tombstone. It looks bad ass, a classic finisher. The recent one on Mark Henry was particularly good.

 

5. Unprettier. Looks very painful, I love Christian. Why Vince didn't get Christian to win every week with the unprettier I will never know.

 

6. Brock Lock. Brock only pulled it out a couple of times before he left the WWE, but it looked well painful, may have been higher had I seen it more often.

 

7. Leg Drop of Doom. Looks pretty unimpressive nowadays, but I mark out for The Hulkster and the Leg Drop of Doom allows me to mark out for a Hogan victory.

 

8. The Worm. Controversial! I know on the pain scale it would be near the bottom and on the stupidity scale near the top, I also don't like the actual bulldog to set it up, but I just can't help laughing when he does the W.O.R.M and the chops. About the only time I like Lawler's commentary "The Worm, The Worm!"

 

9. Clothesline From Hell. Ouch!

 

10. Chokeslam. A very simple move, but a big man slamming his opponent to the floor by his throat just looks good to me. It looks like it would knock teh stuffing out of you.

 

Special mention for The Money Shot, just for it's hilarious name, Hello Ladies!

[Paul]

1)Tazmission: effective and legitimate finisher that can be countered if you have the skill.

 

2) Crippler Crossface: can be hit from more angles than the stunner! Amazing and lethal.

 

3) Muscle Buster: Looks lethal as hell.

 

4) Diamond dust: Awsome look, its to the stunner what a Pepsi Plunge is to the pedigree.

 

5) Burning Hammer: What can be said?? Holy Jesus on a stick.

 

6) Stunner: simple and effective. Can be hit on anyone of any size at any time.

 

7) Styles Clash: great looking move.

 

8) GORE GORE GORE!!!!

 

9) Rock Bottom: again a nice simple move.

 

10) The Acid Drop: just always made me grin.

[The Icon]

I see a lot of moves turning up again and again, Burning Hammer and Stunner noticably.

[Guest DOB]

1.Stunner-quick and effective like said above,it could be hit on anyone,anytime.

 

2.Anklelock-Angle makes this move look vicious,and his opponents sell it very well (except Taker at No Way Out).

 

3.F5/The Verdict-very powerful and very effective looking move.

 

4.Rock Bottom/Book End-Simple move,executed perfectly by The Great One

 

5.RKO-Same as the stunner;quick effective and can be hit out of nowhere

 

6.Muscle Buster-a move that looks like it could bust someone up good.

 

7.Crippler Crossface-i'm amazed by the way Benoit gets out of some moves/holds to apply the crossface

 

8.Peoples elbow-yes it didn't look effective but The Rock made it very entertaining.

 

9.Sweet Chin Music-always a favourite of mine,it looks good is the only reason i can think of now.

 

10.Styles Clash-nice looking move

[Guest MojoPogo]

I see a lot of moves turning up again and again' date=' Burning Hammer and Stunner noticably.[/quote']

 

I think the trick with them is the need to look painful, spectacular, feasible and sometimes (see peoples elbow, slam and splash, worm) just ridiculous! If you get the balance right you're on a winner, and all of these moves are cool in their own way! I only really dont like it if they take a "standard" move, and try to pass it off as a finisher, even if it IS capable of finishing a real fight. (see masterlock) I cant explain why, perhaps im still subconsciously into kayfabe or something......

[Guest Jack]

I prefer legit moves, over anything else that's fancy really. If it doesn't look lethal (Burning Hammer (The majority of the time, it looks crap, with the recipient landing on his front)), or takes blatant co-operation to do (Pepsi Plunge).

 

10. Tongan Death Grip (Haku/Meng). Haku was a really good, legit "bad-ass", and his finisher was perfect for his character, It wasn't spectacular or anything but i was legit, and I like that. Far better than the Mandible Claw I think, due to the facials of Haku/Meng, when doing the move.

 

9. Knockout Punch (Tank Abbott). I'm sure people hate it, because it is a plain move, but this was legit. You have a huge man, with a great knockout record, punching people in the face. It looked brutal, and that counts for something.

 

8. Piledriver (Terry Funk). A lot of the time, it didn't look great, but some of the time, it looked the most brutal finisher on the plant. Watch his infamous match with lawler, for proof of how good it could look, when done, and taken right.

 

7. Brainbuster (Dick Murdoch). The most lethal version I've ever seen. It was always a near vertical drop, and unlike most doing it now, the impact was usually on the shoulders, and the neck. Lyger's version, which people actually like, is garbage, as it's clear the impact is not on th head/neck. On YouTube there is the fantastic match with Flair/Dibiase, and after the match, the brainbuster to the outside, is sick. Most of his usually looked better aswell, but obviously not on the concrete.

 

6. Banzai Drop (Yokozuna). A fat man, jumping off the middle road, and onto the opponents chest. Most of the time he did it againgst a jobber, it looked ridiculous. I was watching the Royal Rumble '94 the other day, and it showed a highlight video of him doing the same move over and over, and evey time you feared for the unfortunate man taking it.

 

5. Powerbomb (Vader). The most lethal looking version, I've ever seen. The video of his breaking Joe Thurman's back, is horrific, but it didn't look much worse, than when it did no damage. Always looked perfect, and dangerous.

 

4. The Pedigree (Triple H). it's been a while since the opponent has taken it properly, but when it was, it looked brilliant. Since his return, I think, Triple H has stopped holding onto the arms, and most of the time, the recipient covers his face with his arms, and puts his knees up. It looks pretty bad now, but when it was done well, like againgst Foley, it looked perfect, and dangerous.

 

3. Cop Killa (Homicide). Dropping the opponent on top of his head. Unlike most lethal looking moves, this can come out of nowhere. He grabs the arms, turns the oppoennt inside out, lifts them up, and drops them straight onto their head.

 

2. Lariat (Stan Hansen). Plenty have done it since, but none get close to the sheer brutality of this move. He was a 300lbish man, running full speed, before ramming his arm, straight into the face. When he actually did a running one, it was pure quality. He did the standing version too much, but both looked great, especially when sold properly, or over the top, like Kawada.

 

1. Running Knee (William Regal). It was a finisher used briefly a while back, that didn't even get it's own name, btu I loved it. When it was done properly, it looked the most legit finisher you could think of. Some of the time, it looked crap, as the opponent clearly protected himself, but on the odd occassion it was done well, it looked better than anything I've ever seen.

 

Ask me next week, and I'll give you another 10. My favourites change all the time, but my #1 is usually the same.

[Guest Brad]

I like Impactful moves which is why I have chose this list. I have tried to put them in some sort of order but I have found it quite difficult so it may not be as accurate as others.

 

Burning Hammer

When done right this is absolutely amazing and I love watching it. I believe I have seen Dan Maff do it a few times in ROH and it is just purely amazing to watch.

 

Spear (Goldberg)

I love this move, Rhinos was also brilliant in ECW but the impact Goldberg brings to his spear just makes you know that you never want to even stand in front of Goldberg.

 

Sweet Chin Music

I used to think this move was pretty average, but recently it has been amazing. It's just the way he connects with it and it is always sold very well, just looks like an amazing move and like the stunner it can just be hit out of nowhere when you least expect it.

 

Muscle Buster

This move was breathtaking in ROH but I have seen a difference in it since TNA which is a shame. I actually thought it was a completely different move when I saw him use the newer protected version in TNA, but the ROH version was just brilliant to watch with loads of impact and it did look like he had broke his opponents in half.

 

Stunner

The finisher everyone had to enjoy during the Attitutde era. Probably the most used finisher of the Attitude era so it was a good thing that it actually was good to see. It is very effective looking but is looking more poorly sold through his career and certain wrestlers didn't help the move but it still got the mark out moments it deserved.

 

Ki Crusher

I think this is a very clever move, because it is impactful and effective to watch and it is set up in a way which I hadn't really seen before Low Ki, not meaning to be disrespectful for all the Japanese workers who used it before him though. It just always looks good and it can always be seen as a finisher and couldn't work as anything else but that.

 

Shamrock Ankle Lock

I am sure it was good as Ankle's present ankle lock, however it could of been a bit worse. However, the reason I have only chose Shamrock's version is because Shamrock was one of my favourite wrestlers, so I loved it when he hooked in the ankle lock and i loved the different ways he hooked it in, and it is a very effective submission still to this day being I believe one of the best.

 

The Indian Death Lock

This is the other one which could be contended for the best submission move ever. It is rarely used really in WWE, not sure if the indy promotions use it a lot but I think it looks so simple in the way that it is effective, but it can be done in a variety of ways and it still to this day makes me think that it is difficult to execute properly as in it looks hard to get into that position as it looks like you are tying your opponents legs with yours in like a knot.

 

D'lo's Running Powerbomb

I loved D'Lo during the Attitude era, he played his cocky gimmick to a tee, and although I loved his frog splash, his running powerbomb was amazing. I know it has had its casualties, but when hit perfectly with the co-operation of both workers then it works and it always looks good and is always a good move to put into the match. I guess it wasn't his finisher so if it doesn't count then don't count it, but I guess it was a trademark move and sometimes led to the Low-Down.

 

5 Star Frog Splash

This is probably the best aerial move as it is the most impactful. The way RVD executes it and the way he can twist and rotate and the distance he can get on it just makes the move more unbelieveable and is just one of those mark out moves and he is world known for this move alone as well as being one of the great workers in the ring.

[Guest remi MPW]

Top 10

 

10-D'lo's Sky High. A Frog splash that is twice as good as RVD's or Eddie's. (or Val's for that matter.)

 

the sky high was not D'lo's Frog splash it was his Powerbomb i think his Frog splash was the LO Down. can anyone confirm this?

 

1) Emerald Fusion. Rarely seen but very Effective

 

2) Stunner. Superb move especially when the Rock sold it. Attitude at its best

 

3) Pedagree. yet another classic finisher, it can be hit from anywhere and very effective.

 

4) Mandable Claw. discusting move but looked very ligit.

 

5) Shamrock Ankle lock. the best looking submission of the attitude era.

 

6) F5 Great powerful finisher.

 

7) Tazzmission. Another great example of how effective a submission finisher could be.

 

8) RKO quick can be hit from anywhere and the one he gave Rey after the springboard off the top rope was awsome.

 

9) Running STO Its mine and i love seeing it done

 

10) The stroke also one of my favored moves and it makes JJ look quite good when he dose it right

[Paul]

 

3) Pedagree. yet another classic finisher, it can be hit from anywhere and very effective.

 

 

 

WHAT!!!?? how the hell do you figure that? it can only be hit from one position.

[Guest MrFill]

Oh come on, you know that the 30 second setup into the double underhook means it can be hit "out of anywhere". :P

[Guest TBEFan]

As many have said, I've always believed the best finishing moves are the ones you can perform to anyone, no matter their size.

 

1. Sweet Chin Music.

 

I'll admit I'm a huge HBK fan. But even those that despise him have to admit the SCM looks devastating. It's also flexible. You can hit it out of nowhere, or you can tune up the band to get the crowd riled up. Either way, it's a heck of a move and you also have to give credit for everyone selling it so well, even bigger guys like Kane and Goldberg.

 

2. Stone Cold Stunner.

 

This move is on almost everyone's list and deservably so. I'm not so sure about I agree that it can be hit 'out of nowhere' as it's usually set up with a kick to the gut, but it can be done suddenly. It's unique as it can be sold a myriad of ways (compare Rock's selling to Scott Hall's) and it's probably the most popular 'mark out move'.

 

3. The Diamond Cutter

 

I know Randy Orton does a version of this move and, while I'm a fan of him, the RKO just can't stand up to the Diamond Cutter. Even more so than the Stunner (and probably all other finishing moves) it can come out of nowhere and be performed at a lot of different angles. Anyone remember when DDP reversed Goldberg's Jackhammer with it? You gotta love any finishing move that can do that.

 

4. Tombstone Piledriver

 

Another move that's on most people's list. While the positioning of it is a little....questionable, it's covered up by the seeming brutality of it. I like Taker's version better than Kane's, but there's not a huge difference. At first glance, you wouldn't think that this move would fall into the category of 'can be done to everyone' but I believe Taker can indeed do it to all active wrestlers. Taker Tombstoning Henry made me a believer.

 

5. Angle's Anklelock

 

I like Shamrock's version just fine, but I think Angle's version is superior. It looks as if it legitally hurts and Angle's intensity while performing it really adds to it. The Anklelock with the grapevine is where it's at, and it's been protected well. Only HBK has broken out of it, and that was with a rope break. (As I remember it, anyway.)

 

6. The Sharpshooter

 

What finishing move list would be complete without the Sharpshooter? It's another move that looks legit and is probably one of the biggest reasons Bret is known as a 'technical' wrestler. Sting's version was pretty good, but the Rock always screwed it up. Also, in a very realistic way, this move was what created Stone Cold Steve Austin.

 

7. Walls of Jericho/Lion Tamer

 

Yes, we all know this is a glorified version of a boston crab. However, the version I speak of is not the dumbed down WWE version. Back in WCW, Jericho would regularly perform the move where he wouldn't turn you quite all the way over and stick a knee into the small of your back. This version looked unique and satisfyingly painful.

 

8. Five Star Frog Splash

 

While I am admittedly not a big fan of RVD, this is probably the best finishing move from the top rope. There are other moves like the 450 and Shooting Star Press that may appeal more to the eye, but RVD's frog splash is all about what counts: Impact. And let's be honest, it's no better than Eddie's or D'lo's. The greatness of this move comes from RVD selling the impact. Without that simple but effective manuever, the Lo Down probably would have been here instead.

 

9. The Flatliner

 

I still believe this is an awesome move, but I'm a bit bias here and I'll tell you why. Just like everyone, I started watching wrestling as a total mark. Kanyon was the one that stopped that. I loved his offense and character...yet he was booed. That taught me to think for myself, more or less.

 

Anyway, the Flatliner is another move that can be done to everyone and looks effective. I understand Jeff Jarrett does a variation of the move but, for me, Kanyon's will always be the superior variation.

 

Who's betta than Kanyon? NOBODY!

 

Ahem.

 

10. 3-D

 

Surprisingly, I don't believe this move has been mentioned yet. It's basically a super Diamond Cutter, but it's looks spectacular all the same. This was also my first time seeing a double-team move as a finisher, and I loved the idea of it. It has the possibility of behing an 'out of nowhere' move, but the setup is usually so obvious that it lets the fans know it's coming. The crowd usually yells "3-D" about two seconds before the move is performed. Just to get the crowd to yell out the name of your special move before you do it should earn you a spot.

 

There you have it, my top ten finishing moves. There are a few I left out left out, but regrettably, there are only ten spots.

Edited May 16, 2006 by TBEFan

[DC]

Ok.........My top ten in order.......give me a minute.

 

 

 

 

 

1) Diamond Cutter: Simply put, THE most versatile finishing move in wrestling ever. Can be hit from almost any position and on any opponent, which is the hallmark for a good finisher. DDP is the master of this move. It was great to watch DDP matches as you never knew when the finish would come as he needed no set-up, nor for the opponent to be in a certain place.

 

2) AwesomeBomb: Another move that had a few variations. he couldn't hit it on everyone (a killer frog-splash made up for that), but wehen he did it was a sight to behold.

 

3) Gore: Simple-Brutal-Effective.....a standard move of many wrestlers, made into a feared battering-ram of a finisher by Rhino.....

 

4) Piledriver: Any version, but especially the old-school, Jerry Lawler version. Looks brutal and that it would finish anyone off......the move has stood the test of time (but not the test of a McMahon banning). Bret Hart, Lawler, Dreamer and Rude all had great versions of this move......as of course did the original "Rock", Don Muraco, 'Taker and Kane.

 

5) Clothesline From Hell: How more simpler can a move get? You ahve a large guy run at you full speed and all he does is hit you as hard as he can in the chest/face with his arm. It looks brutal, it sounds brutal and it can be hit on every wrestler on any roster. JBL makes this move work as he puts everything he has into it (just ask Chuck).......

 

6) Tazmission: My favourite submission hold, a brutal, lethal hold that was the making of Taz......Almost inescapable (until he met Vince) and has 'beaten' some of the best names in our sport.

 

7) Perfect Plex: One of my fave moves growing up......again a simple move, made to look effortless by the great Mr. Perfect.

 

8) Top-Rope Splash: Another move that has been done by many wrestlers......which is a testament to it's effectiveness and believability as a finisher. From Snuka, through Val Venis, RVD, Eddie, D-Lo, Chavo, and so many others, the move always impresses me, and right now WWE has, IMO, the best versions of it in Jam.....sorry Umaga, RVD and Val.

 

9) Death Valley Driver: When done correctly, a DVD (no jokes about crap movies please) is a lethal thing. From Spicolli to Dreamer, Chainz to *ahem* The Godfather.....Perry Saturn to *sighs* John Cena, the move has been a very capable finisher.....spawning versions like Chris Chetti's "Amytiville Horror" and others.......

 

10) 3-D: IMO, one of the best tag finishers ever.....so over and so effective......the crowd just love to chant along when it is being hit.

 

 

 

Honourable mentions to the following:

 

Tidal Wave

Balls Mahoney Chairshot

DDT

MasterLock

Moonsault

Muscle Buster

The Stroke (just for DS:P )

 

 

 

 

5. Angle's Anklelock

 

I like Shamrock's version just fine, but I think Angle's version is superior. It looks as if it legitally hurts and Angle's intensity while performing it really adds to it. The Anklelock with the grapevine is where it's at, and it's been protected well. Only HBK has broken out of it, and that was with a rope break. (As I remember it, anyway.)

'Taker broke the grapevined version at No Way Out this year. Edited May 16, 2006 by DC

[Guest MojoPogo]

the sky high was not D'lo's Frog splash it was his Powerbomb i think his Frog splash was the LO Down. can anyone confirm this?

 

1) Emerald Fusion. Rarely seen but very Effective

 

2) Stunner. Superb move especially when the Rock sold it. Attitude at its best

 

3) Pedagree. yet another classic finisher, it can be hit from anywhere and very effective.

 

4) Mandable Claw. discusting move but looked very ligit.

 

5) Shamrock Ankle lock. the best looking submission of the attitude era.

 

6) F5 Great powerful finisher.

 

7) Tazzmission. Another great example of how effective a submission finisher could be.

 

8) RKO quick can be hit from anywhere and the one he gave Rey after the springboard off the top rope was awsome.

 

9) Running STO Its mine and i love seeing it done

 

10) The stroke also one of my favored moves and it makes JJ look quite good when he dose it right

 

 

You're right. It was the lo'down! But it wasnt better than the five star frog splash. D'lo was ace at his peak though, i do agree with that.

[Guest remi MPW]

It Can

 

WHAT!!!?? how the hell do you figure that? it can only be hit from one position.

 

I think it was X pac V's HHH, X pac went to the top for a highrisk move HHH steped back caught his arms and Pedagreed him as a reversal from a top rope move he did it in one motion as he caught him he fell straight to his knees.

 

Look how quick it was when he did it to Vicera 5 seconds at the most i think from kick to mat.

Cena on RAW the other week, kick another 3-4 seconds move complete.

 

when he adds the poseing and the stuff its a slow move but when he dose it without all that. he can hit it quickly safley and effective.

 

 

I NEVER said it was better than the five* frog splash

 

I was D-X mad but even i loved D'Lo he was great when he went to TNA it was one of the only reasons i watched it.

Edited May 16, 2006 by remi MPW

[Guest MrFill]

That's still not "out of anywhere" - moves like the Cutter/RKO are "out of anywhere" as they can be hit as part of a reversal at many times, not to mention the fact that they can be beaten down, looking to lose it and then BAM, hit the move.

 

The Pedigree tends to have too much of a setup to make it a real "out of anywhere" move.

[Paul]

I think it was X pac V's HHH, X pac went to the top for a highrisk move HHH steped back caught his arms and Pedagreed him as a reversal from a top rope move he did it in one motion as he caught him he fell straight to his knees.

 

Look how quick it was when he did it to Vicera 5 seconds at the most i think from kick to mat.

Cena on RAW the other week, kick another 3-4 seconds move complete.

 

 

So the best example to show its a quick move is from several years ago! And 5 seconds to do an impact move is NOT quick dude.