5 WWE superstars who stunned their opponent by stealing their finishing move

Finishing moves are an important aspect for the wrestlers in the Pro Wrestling sport. It isn't just a move to finish the match but holds an important role for a superstar. Finishers create a distinctive identity for the superstars which remain with them throughout their life. Mostly, the protocol for using an active wrestler's move is to contact them and ask if you can use it, however, there have been instances where the superstars surprisingly stunned their adversary by stealing their finishing move.

Take a look at 5 WWE superstars who stunned their opponent by stealing their finishing move:

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#5 Seth Rollins RKO's Randy Orton

Rollins RKO's Randy Orton

The moment happened at Extreme Rules 2015 when Orton was facing WWE Champion Seth Rollins in a steel cage match. Orton was banned from using the RKO by the authority that night during the match. However, an interference from Kane and J&J Security led to Orton blasting an RKO to Kane. Moments after Orton recovered himself from the move, he was stupefied with an RKO by Seth Rollins.

But this didn't just end here, At a WWE Live event in Antwerp, Belgium Randy Orton offended Rollins by trying to perform a Curb stomp on him, however, Rollins reversed his own finisher with a vicious RKO.

#4 Undertaker Spears Edge

Undertaker pins Edge at Summerslam 2008

This epic moment took place in a Hell in a Cell match at Summerslam 2008, 'The Deadman' shocked Edge as well as the WWE Universe by spearing him out of his boots, ultimately registering his victory over the 'Rated R Superstar'.

#3 Yokozuna swishes Hogan with a leg drop

Yokozuna wins the WWE Championship at King of the Ring'93

The King of the Ring'93 witnessed an exciting and engaging match between Hulk Hogan and Yokozuna. After an interference by Harvey Wippleman, who'd been disguised as a cameraman, Yokozuna won the match after hitting Hogan with his signature leg drop.

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#2 Triple H tombstones The Deadman

HHH tombstones Undertaker

Triple H caught The Undertaker by surprise after delivering a vicious Tombstone Piledriver during his second encounter at WrestleMania XXVII with 'The Deadman'. The WWE Universe was quite surprised and felt that the streak would end as 'The Game' folded The Undertaker's arms across the chest after hitting the Piledriver, however, Taker kicked out.

#1 John Cena rock bottoms The People's Champ

John Cena rock bottoms The Rock

The 'Leader of Cenation' dumbfounded The Rock by delivering a rock bottom leading to one of the most dramatic near falls of the match at Wrestlemania XXIX.

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