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Over the years, WWE Superstars have created and performed some of the most iconic finishers in pro-wrestling history. The finisher is the most impactful move in a Superstar's arsenal. Whenever a Superstar hits a finisher, it is almost guaranteed that the match will end there.
A popular and impactful finisher can incredibly help a Superstar to get over with the audience. Finishers like The Rock's Rock Bottom and Stone Cold's Stunner have captured the imaginations of millions.
In the current era of wrestling, it is extremely hard to come up with a completely original finishing move. That's why some of the most impactful finishers have been used over the years by multiple WWE Superstars.
In this article, we will take a look at 10 WWE Superstars who share their finishing moves.
#10,9,8: WWE Superstars Ken Shamrock, Kurt Angle, and Jack Swagger: Ankle Lock
In the late '90s, UFC legend, Ken Shamrock joined WWE and he immediately made a major impact. He was the one who created the Ankle Lock and made it extremely popular. Furthermore, his background in MMA made the Ankle Lock an extremely believable finishing move.
After Shamrock left the company, Kurt Angle used the move as his finisher. The Olympic Gold Medalist went on to win several Championships with the help of this move.
After Angle departed from WWE, Jack Swagger (aka Jack Hager) used the Ankle Lock as his finisher. He renamed it as The Patriot Lock but unfortunately wasn't able to make an impact like the two Superstars who used the move before him.
Presently, no one in WWE uses this move as their finisher but it is used as a submission move from time to time.
#7,6: WWE Superstars Seth Rollins and Triple H: Pedigree
Pedigree is one of the most dangerous and impactful finishers in WWE. This maneuver was created and popularized by WWE COO, Triple H. The King of Kings used this very move to capture more than a dozen World Championships.
After The Game stopped actively participating in the in-ring action, Seth Rollins used this move as his finisher.
Rollins started using Pedigree as his finisher in 2015 after WWE banned his previous finishing move, the Curb Stomp. Rollins' use of pedigree as his finisher also made sense because he was aligned with The Authority at the time.
He continued using the move for a couple of years and discontinued its use after his rivalry ended with Triple H. Presently, no one on the WWE roster uses Pedigree as their finisher.
#5,4: WWE Superstars Kevin Owens and Stone Cold Steve Austin: Stunner
Stone Cold made Stunner one of the most iconic moves in WWE history. Stone Cold's stunner was one of the most protected moves in the business. It was extremely rare for anyone to kick out after being hit by a Stunner.
The Stunner became synonymous with the Texas Rattlesnake. So when Owens started using the move as his finisher, it shocked the WWE Universe to its core. After Owens adopted the move as his finisher, it was reported that WWE was trying to portray him as a modern-day Steve Austin.
But fast forward to today, Kevin Owens is nowhere near the main event picture. This makes one question whether WWE made the right choice by letting Owens use such an iconic finisher. What do you think about this? Sound off your opinions in the comments section.
#3,2,1: WWE Superstars Edge, Roman Reigns, and Rhyno: Spear
Spear has become one of the most popular and impactful finishers in WWE. It first became popular when Goldberg started using it as a set-up for his finishing move, the Jackhammer.
Spear was then used by Edge in the 2000s as his finisher and it almost became synonymous with the Superstar. The Rated-R Superstar executed the move perfectly and captured various Championships with the help of this move.
Former WWE Superstar, Rhyno also used a variation of the spear which he called The Gore. Rhyno's Gore was an extremely impactful move and it helped the Superstar to establish himself as a fierce Superstar.
Spear is also used as a finisher by current WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. This maneuver has been used by Roman Reigns since he was a member of The Shield. The Tribal Chief has one of the best spears in the business, and only a few Superstars have been able to kick out from it.
