Top 10 Finishing Moves


The Finishing Move (Finisher) is the most important move in a wrestler's arsenal. They lay out opponents to end, or "finish" the match. Some Finishers are absolute works of art, while others are downright brutal. Let's take a look at the 10 greatest Finishers in WWE history!

10. Frog Splash

Used by: Rob Van Dam, Eddie Guerrero

Flying into the sky, this move hurts the person doing it almost as much as the one taking it.


9. Liontamer

Used by: Chris Jericho

An underrated Finsher, the "Man of 1,001 Holds" can really tie someone into a pretzel with this submission move.


8. Piledriver

Used by: The Undertaker, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Kane

A classic way to drop an opponent right on their head. If Vince McMahon were watching, he'd probably scream "What a Maneuver!"



7. Sharpshooter/Scorpion Deathlock

 Used by: Bret Hart, Natalya, Sting

This back-breaking submission truly shows why the Hart family is "The Best There Is, The Best There Was, and The Best There Ever Will Be."


6. Spear

 Used by: Goldberg, Roman Reigns, Edge, Rhyno

A move typically used by former football players, there is no better way to drive through an opponent.


5. Figure-Four Leglock

 Used by: Ric Flair

Unless you want your legs broken, don't get in the way of the "Limousine Ridin', Jet Flyin' Son of a Gun."


4. Cutter

 Used by: Randy Orton, Diamond Dallas Page

No matter when it happens, this move is always "Outta Nowhere!"


3. Superkick

 Used by: Shawn Michaels, Dolph Ziggler

Undeniably the greatest striking Finisher in history. Nothing better than a little bit of "Sweet Chin Music."


2. Crossface

 Used by: Daniel Bryan, Sasha Banks, Chris Benoit

No submission move looks more gruesome. The perfect way to make an opponent tap out.


1. Powerbomb

 Used by: Kevin Nash, Batista

Nothing feels worse than having the air ripped out of your lungs after free-falling into the ground. The taller the person doing the move, the better.



Credit for videos to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

*These are my opinions. List your favorite Finishers in the comments!

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