Pick Your Favorite WWE Finishers, And We'll Reveal If You Could Be Champ
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Who doesn't love a good finishing move? While most wrestling matches these days allows for wrestlers to kick out of finishers on a regular basis, there are some that remain as destructive as ever, and opponents can hardly move after eating one of these signature moves. Professional wrestling is meant to tell a story, and the finisher, assuming that the story has been told well enough, will get people to leave their seats and erupt in applause. It is an essential part of a wrestler's arsenal, and it is something that each wrestler seeks to make their own.
Finishers have come in the form of a number of different moves over the years, and while they are used to get people going and end the match, not all finishers are created equal. As we have seen on countless occasions, some finishers leave people speechless while others leave the audience wishing that someone else had been performing. If you watch wrestling for long enough, you are bound to pick out your favorite finishers, and even dream of the finisher that you'd use.
Today, we are going to present you 35 of the most recognizable finishers in the history of the WWE. Choose your favorites, and we will tell you if you could be champ!
Would You Choose The Stone Cold Stunner?
Has there ever been a more iconic wrestling finisher than the Stone Cold Stunner? Utilized by legend Stone Cole Steve Austin, this move had more than enough impact and attitude to leave a lasting impression on fans. It made for must-see television whenever Austin was performing, and it remains an iconic move.
Would You Choose The Rock Bottom?
While Stone Cold Steve Austin was busy with his finisher, The Rock was electrifying audiences everywhere with the Rock Bottom. Only a wrestler as charismatic as The Rock could use the move as their finisher, and paired with The People’s Elbow, opponents stood no chance when they competed against The Rock.
Would You Choose The Tombstone Piledriver?
Few would argue that The Undertaker isn’t one of the greatest professional wrestlers who ever laced his boots, and his move was both devastating and fitting for his character. The Tombstone Piledriver sent chills down people’s spines whenever it was used, and many of us used this same move on our friends.
Would You Choose The RKO?
Now, some would call the move the Diamond Cutter, but modern audiences know it best as the RKO. The most unique trait about this finisher is that it can come from out of nowhere, leaving opponents thinking twice about following through with their arsenal. The RKO that Orton hit at WrestleMania against Seth Rollins was legendary.
Would You Choose Sweet Chin Music?
Queue up the band, because we are taking this quiz to the Heartbreak Hotel. Shawn Michaels helped redefine what it meant to be a professional wrestler, and we he was able to branch out on his own, he became a global star. His finisher was devastating enough to knock a man clean out.
Would You Choose The Pedigree?
Admit it, you have done this to your friends on multiple occasions. Regardless of how you feel about Triple H as a wrestler, there is no denying that this movie genuinely looked like it was painful to endure each time he used it. The move would then go on to be used by Seth Rollins.
Would You Choose The F-5?
Suplex City is not an ideal vacation spot, and the unfortunate souls who book a ticket there are sure to meet an F-5. Given that Brock Lesnar is ridiculously jacked and strong, he makes the move look as devastating as possible, and it can’t feel good to come crashing down to the mat in such brutal fashion.
Would You Choose GTS?
Even though CM Punk hasn’t competed in professional wrestling for several years now, the people who were unfortunate enough to taste the brutality of the GTS won’t soon forget how potent a move it was. Should Punk ever return to competition, expect to see this amazing finisher return as well.
Would You Choose The Diving Elbow Drop?
This older move may pale in comparison to the modern acrobatics that are used now, but when done effectively, few moves are as devastating as the Diving Elbow Drop. Macho Man Randy Savage used this move to perfection, leaving a trail of bruised and battered opponents behind him en route to becoming a legend.
Would You Choose The DDT?
Not unlike the Diving Elbow Drop, the DDT is a move that many people would scoff at if they were told to use it as a finisher. Jake Roberts is not your average performer, and when he delivered his signature DDT, there was no escape. Modern twists have helped breathe new life into the classic move.
Would You Choose The Sharpshooter?
When Bret Hart locked in a Sharpshooter, you were well on your way to going home humiliated. When applied correctly, this submission finisher will leave your opponent writhing in pain. Hart made his money with the move, but it was also used against him during the infamous Montreal Screwjob with Shawn Michaels.
Would You Choose The Perfect-Plex?
Fitting his name to perfection, the Perfect-Plex was an incredibly unique move that remains one of the coolest looking finishers ever used in the WWE. Curt Hennig was a beast in the ring, and his Perfect-Plex left his competition puzzled as to how to reverse the move. It is criminally under-appreciated.
Would You Choose The 619?
Leave it to Rey Mysterio to utilize a finished that requires plenty of strength and athleticism. The first time a person sees a 619, they immediately hit rewind. Mysterio wasn’t the biggest wrestler on the roster, but he was a tenacious competitor who had one of the coolest finishing moves.
Would You Choose The Swanton Bomb?
The Hardy Boyz were instrumental in revitalizing the tag team scene in the WWE, and when Jeff Hardy hopped up to the top rope, you knew that a Swanton Bomb was imminent. Seeing him pull this off from the top rope was amazing enough, but Jeff is showman, and no structure was too high to jump from.
Would You Choose The Crippler Crossface?
Even though the WWE continues to ignore his existence, we wouldn’t be able to live with ourselves if this move wasn’t included on this list. Benoit had a few different finishers to choose from, but his Crippler Crossface was a fan favorite. Once it was locked in, you were doomed.
Would You Choose The Batista Bomb?
If you couldn’t tell from taking one look at the man, Dave Batista is absurdly powerful, and his Batista Bomb was devastating to watch. His ability to pull this move off with great consistency is attributed to his time spent in the gym, and his gigantic muscles helped him become a star in Hollywood.
Would You Choose The Figure Four Leglock?
There is something truly special when a performer decides to use a submission as their finishing move. Ric Flair has seen and done it all in the world of professional wrestling, and his finishing move is as iconic as any other. His daughter has continued his legacy and uses the move in her arsenal.
Would You Choose The Razor’s Edge?
Razor Ramon was the bad guy during his time in the WWE, and his finishing move was truly a sight to see. Ramon was a very large man who enjoyed flexing his great strength against his opponents. Not only was this move a perfect showcase of his strength, but it was a very popular finisher.
Would You Choose The Spear?
This move has been used by a number of prominent performers over the last 20 years, but this is for good reason. The Spear is absolutely devastating when delivered with enough power or from the right place. Edge isn’t the biggest guy, but his Spear of Jeff Hardy at WrestleMania X-Seven was brutal.
Would You Choose The Attitude Adjustment?
Name change aside, this move remains a fixture in John Cena’s arsenal. Many people have been quick to comment on Cena’s small bag of tricks in the ring, but there is no denying that he imposes his will on his opponents. He carried the company for years, becoming a legend in the process.
Would You Choose The Ankle Lock?
Not unlike a few other moves on this list, this submission has been used by a few different performers, though it is usually associated with Kurt Angle. With his Olympic wrestling background, no one doubted that Kurt Angle would cement himself as one of the top competitors in the WWE.
Would You Choose The Jackknife Powerbomb?
Given that Kevin Nash is a towering man, it only makes sense that his finisher looked as powerful as possible. Nash wasn’t the best technical wrestler during his prime, but his incredible strength and durability made some for excellent television. This move guaranteed that his opponents would leave their encounter worse for the wear.
Would You Choose Starship Pain?
It is a shame that John Morrison is no longer in the WWE, but hopefully one day he makes a return to the company. Morrison amassed a pretty solid following during his time in the WWE, and his finisher was simply jaw-dropping to see. Hopefully he returns and brings the Starship Pain with him.
Would You Choose End Of Days?
During his time in NXT, fans would literally count the seconds until Baron Corbin was able to devastate his opponents with the End Of Days. The first time we saw this move, we were left in a state of shock, and Corbin has been dishing out the punishment since coming to the WWE’s main roster.
Would You Choose Sister Abigail?
Bray Wyatt has left an impression on fans since swapping out his old persona a while back. He and the Wyatt Family waged a war of terror against the WWE, and his Sister Abigail finisher is as painful as it is cool to see. The move is powerful and has the right amount of panache.
Would You Choose The Brogue Kick?
There is nothing fancy at all about this move, but it is a move that can render your opponent motionless. Sheamus is a rather large competitor who possesses plenty of power. So, when the Irish wrestler delivers his signature Brogue Kick, pain is right around the corner for his competitor.
Would You Choose The Atomic Leg Drop?
Let us go ahead and take this back to a time when Hulkamania was running wild throughout the world. Hulk Hogan was the face of professional wrestling, and his Atomic Leg Drop remains one of the most iconic finishing moves ever used. Only a true Hulkamaniac will appreciate this timeless finisher.
Would You Choose The Torture Rack?
Unless you had an absurd amount of upper body strength, there was no way that you were going to pull this move off. Lex Luger used his bodybuilding frame to toss his opponents in his patented Torture Rack. The move may have looked odd, but his opponents were left wishing they had faced someone else.
Would You Choose The Chokeslam?
Ah yes, a tried and true classic. If you are thinking about becoming a professional wrestler and you are an exceptionally large man, then be prepared to master this particular move. Seeing a grown man lift another man off of the canvas while holding his neck remains a bizarre sight to see.
Would You Choose The Red Arrow?
Few people can actually master this maneuver, and the fact that Neville can do this on a nightly basis just goes to show you how freakishly athletic this guy is. The only way to truly appreciate the beauty and devastation of this move is to see it in slow motion. It will leave you speechless.
Would You Choose The 5-Star Frog Splash?
Not every splash is created equal, and Rob Van Dam’s 5-Star Frog Splash was truly breathtaking when he was competing in the WWE. Rob’s ability to make this move look as powerful as possible is directly related to the fact that he is amazingly athletic. Others have tried but failed at replicating this move.
Would You Choose The Phenomenal Forearm?
A.J. Styles has several different finishers to choose from, but we decided to go with the Phenomenal Forearm for our quiz. For years now, Styles has proven that he is an exceptional talent, and he never fails to rise to the top of the company that he is competing in.
Would You Choose The Coup De Grace?
Finn Balor may not be a large competitor, but he made sure to pack a wallop with his finisher. He is able to get solid elevation when pushing himself off of the top rope, bringing his legs together and driving his feet into the body of his foe. The move is straight up damaging.
Would You Choose The Jackhammer?
Unless you are just getting into professional wrestling, you have definitely sat and watched in awe as Goldberg hoisted opponents up before delivering his infamous Jackhammer. It captivated WCW audiences, and it continued to thrill during his recent return. The move requires significant strength and control, something that Goldberg prides himself on.
Would You Choose The Million Dollar Dream?
Talk about an iconic move. Used to both devastate and humiliate, the Million Dollar Dream was the perfect finisher for Ted DiBiase. After grabbing hold of his opponent, DiBiase would sink in a sleeper choke until his opponent crumbled to the mat. He would top it off by shoving money in his opponent’s mouth.
