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#1. Black Mass- Malakai Black's finisher in AEW
Malakai Black picked up a squash victory over AEW EVP Cody Rhodes on his in-ring debut for AEW. Black is known for his crisp, hard-hitting kicks and his finisher, the Black Mass, epitomizes that.
Black Mass is a spinning heel kick that looks extremely painful, especially when sold well. Malakai Black used the same finisher in WWE and defeated the likes of Adam Cole in NXT with his finisher. It was highly protected then, as hardly anyone ever kicked out of the Black Mass.
Now in AEW, Black Mass has already been established as one of the strongest finishers. Arn Anderson had the misfortune of being the first recipient as Malakai Black knocked the mic out of his hand with the kick, before bestowing the same fate upon Cody Rhodes.
In the build-up to the Cody vs Black match at AEW Homecoming, fan favorite Fuego del Sol ate a Black Mass and sold it to perfection.
Malakai Black standing over Cody Rhodes and pinning him with a foot on his chest will always be a testament to the effectiveness of Black Mass. Moreover, being a kick, Black can strike just about anyone with it.
