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The Spear is one of the most devastating finishers in WWE today. Popularised by Goldberg during Monday Night Wars, the move is a visual treat. The devastating offense is a believable finisher owing to its high intensity.
Different performers have put various twists on the move, executing it with different levels of speed, impact, and grace to varying results.
Several superstars in the promotion have used the Spear throughout history to great effect. The list includes Edge, Batista, and Rhyno, among others. Three of the four top singles Champions at the turn of 2022 had the move in their arsenal. The four main roster competitors that currently use the move as a finisher have won 23 World Championships between them in the promotion.
It is difficult to gauge which spear is best, since it is performed in different situations with varying goals. However, it cannot be argued that some spears have brought about more success than others.
Without further ado, let's attempt to rank the five best spears performed by current WWE Superstars. Please don't be shy to let us know your preferences in the comments below.
#5: Former WWE Champion Big E's middle rope spear is a thing of beauty
The only Spear on this list that is not a finisher. Few moves get a crowd excited like Big E's middle rope Spear. The New Day powerhouse sets up his opponents on the apron before hitting the ropes on the opposite side of the ring. He then charges across the ring with impressive speed before making impact, after which both opponents hit the ringside floor.
While impressive, this move is not higher on the list because it hurts its performer almost as much as their target. The fact that it is not a finisher despite its impact also hurts its credibility.
With a few tweaks, Big E's version of the move could potentially shoot to the top of this list.
#4: Bobby Lashley's Spear is one of the most graceful weapons of devastation in WWE
Bobby Lashley has used the spear for almost two decades, winning two WWE and ECW Championships. Although Lashley is taller and larger than most on this list, his version of the move is performed with incredible smoothness that almost hides its impactfulness. Sometimes, the All Mighty adds a flip for extra flair, leaving crowds in awe of his agility.
The biggest superstar on this list hits arguably the most beautiful Spear and is testament to Lashley's mastery of the maneuver.
#3: Edge's impactful Spear has won him more WWE world titles than anyone else on this list
Edge is a 11-time World champion. He has won a record 31 titles in the company and is a two-time Royal Rumble winner. The Rated R Superstar has hit some of the most legendary Spears in the history of the promotion.
His mid-air takedown of Jeff Hardy at WrestleMania X-Seven and middle rope tackle of Mick Foley into a flaming table at WrestleMania 22 will live on in history.
The Ultimate Opportunist doesn't use a lot of flair in his version of the move. However, the feeling of anticipation as he stalks his prey and the subsequent impact makes it one of the greatest spectacles in the business today.
#2: Almost three decades into his career, Goldberg still has one of the greatest Spears in WWE
WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg is widely recognized as the inventor of the Spear. The Icon used the move to immense effect at the start of his career, racking up a 173-match winning streak. He also won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship during the same run.
Upon arrival in his current promotion, Da Man built a Hall of Fame-worthy career around the maneuver, using it to slay legends such as Brock Lesnar and The Rock.
The four-time World Champion has perhaps the most impactful version of the move in history. The Icon's spin on the takedown, backed by his NFL background, inspired an entire generation to adopt the move. Though often imitated, it has rarely been replicated.
#1: Roman Reigns performs the most complete Spear in all of WWE
Roman Reigns is the biggest star in WWE today. The Tribal Chief is amidst the run of his life, currently holding the Universal Championship for over 544 days This is the longest World Championship reign in 34 years. Spear has been an integral part of his moveset throughout his record-breaking career.
Of all the superstars in the company that use the move as a finisher, Reigns has the most complete combination of impact, agility and theatrics.
The anticipation of sizing up his opponent, the roar, the impact, and the post-move flip by the Head Of The Table combines all the best aspects of the maneuver. It is truly a sight to behold.
