5 retired finishing moves current WWE stars need to use right now

Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman

#4 The Scorpion Death Drop

Sting uses The Scorpion Death Drop
Sting uses The Scorpion Death Drop

Another classic finishing pro wrestling move is The Scorpion Death Drop, made famous by WWE Hall of Famer Sting.

The move is essentially an inverted DDT, in which the wrestler drops his opponent on the back of his head, as opposed to his face, after hooking his head and back of his neck.

Sting retired from WWE after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, meaning it's highly unlikely that he will be using the move again, leaving it available for any number of current WWE stars to use.

With regards to current WWE Superstars, Drew McIntyre might be a talent well suited for the Scorpion Death Drop, as McIntyre's size would lend a fresh face to the move.

As of now, McIntyre uses the Claymore Kick, and while it's an effective move, it looks more like a jazzed up dropkick than anything else.

McIntyre incorporating a DDT-style maneuver into his offense could help add to his offensive toolkit, which as of now boasts less technical holds and moves and more ground-and-pound. Plus, McIntyre could simply change the name from The Scorpion Death Drop to The Scottish Death Drop and it would be a fun homage to the Icon, Sting.

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