Underrated finishers.

[Vastardikai]

Basically, mention your favorite finishers that aren't as heralded as other match enders, but are definitely devastating.

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Billy Robinson used the Backdrop Backbreaker as his finisher in the US especially, and holy hell does it look vicious. And you really can't say that about many of the variations.

And what finishers do you like that are unheralded?

[Bad News Gertner]

Barry Darsow's "Barely Legal"

[Shisen Kopf]

Michinoku Driver II. Such a good move for a tiny little jap

[Rammsteinmad]

It's nothing massively devastating, but I've always liked the Widowmaker that Sean O'Haire use to do.

Random fact: I stole this finisher for myself, but named it the "Five Mile Dropout". A Shark Attack 3 reference.

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[Emperor Smeat]

The Dominator

[James Steele]

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[KIRA]

The Cobra it's a jab to your throat ffs

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Widow's Peak. Only not taken seriously because it was done by a woman.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Barry Darsow's "Barely Legal"

Wasn't that just a fujiwar armbar?

[Vastardikai]

Wasn't that just a fujiwar armbar?

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Nope, just a wrist lock. A very brutal wrist lock, but a wrist lock nonetheless.

And it DEFINITELY fits the bill.

[Nicky Fives]

Texas Cloverleaf.

[Tom Guycott]

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Nope, just a wrist lock. A very brutal wrist lock, but a wrist lock nonetheless.

And it DEFINITELY fits the bill.

Wait, isn't that the unnamed jobber that was DY's tag partner on RAW last night?


And top rope flying elbow drops used to end matches. Now, even the guys who used to end matches with them (like Shawn) don't even anymore.

[Simple Fan]

The Canadian Destroyer by Petey Williams

[RiX1024]

Rings of Saturn and Tequila Sunrise.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Crack 'Em in the Mouth (Deuce 'n Domino's finisher) was pretty awesome and one of the many things I liked about that team.

With the opponent in a seated position, Domino holds the opponent's head in place while Deuce gets some momentum, goes off the ropes, and then runs at the guy full force with a boot to the mouth. It was simple but looked devastating.</font>

[Innovator]

MNM's Snapshot. Big name of double team moves

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The Canadian Destroyer by Petey Williams

You mean the move that was named Move of the Year like 10000 times? It sucks. The guy taking it does all the work.

[Hanso Amore]

Wait, isn't that the unnamed jobber that was DY's tag partner on RAW last night?


And top rope flying elbow drops used to end matches. Now, even the guys who used to end matches with them (like Shawn) don't even anymore.

When did hbk ever use that as a finish?

[Mr. Nerfect]

When did hbk ever use that as a finish?

I think he used to do it when he first split from Marty Jannetty, didn't he?

[Mr. Nerfect]

MNM's Snapshot. Big name of double team moves

Gold & Stardust used it as a tag team finish like once when they first debuted the Stardust character. I was hoping it would become their "Cosmic Key" finish. Jason Jordan & Tye Dillinger could use this as a tag team sign-off in NXT.

Crack 'Em in the Mouth could be used by Blake & Murphy, but I suppose they've got the running suplex/Frog Splash combo.

[rad dggy dg]

the ddt

[Mr. Nerfect]

Rings of Saturn and Tequila Sunrise.

I really like the Rings of Saturn, and I wish someone would bust it out as a submission finish. Maybe Finn Balor?

On the topic of great submission holds, I really liked Tyson's Dungeon Lock. He's now over with the Sharpshooter as a finisher, so I can understand why they haven't had him bring it out, but it was fucking great.

[rad dggy dg]

the 619 just kidding

[MoFo]

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[MoFo]

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[Vastardikai]

Bronson had a pretty nasty looking combination Figure Four and Heel Hook.

[Mercenary]

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The fuck was that?

[Vastardikai]

Crooked Headscissors.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Pretty obscure, but that finisher of Luther Reigns was pretty fuckin' wicked, IMO.

Also Matt Morgan's Hellevator.

[BigCrippyZ]

I always felt like the Rock Bottom was kinda underrated. Especially in recent years it seems like it's kinda got shit on by some folks.

Not the most impressive move ever by any means but Rock's showmanship really helped make it work. And the guys he worked with usually sell it well helping to make it work.

Sure it's just a fall forward lifting side slam but by the time Rock set it up and hit someone with it, the crowd usually was ready to explode.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I think he used to do it when he first split from Marty Jannetty, didn't he?

Pretty sure his finisher was just a back suplex at that time.

[Hanso Amore]

Teardrop Suplex to be precise

[Hanso Amore]

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[Hanso Amore]

I dont remember HBk using the Elbow drop until 95/96. Definitely not until 94 at the earliest when Macho Man left.

Superkick started as a normal move he did at the break up but wasnt his finisher for a few years.

[Hanso Amore]

In fact IIRC Sweet Chin music wasnt his finisher until he started his program with Diesel going into WM 11 - because no one can sup-lex big sexy

[Big Vic]

Gory Bomb

[whiteyford]

Tiger Bomb and variations of said tiger.

[Poit]

Final Cut

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[XL]

The Curb Stomp!

Honestly, it's a move that can be hit on any opponent, looks great (except for when Cena takes it), it's simple but effective, and would put you down in a real fight. I'd like to see Seth hit it in a few different ways (should have done a spot where he leaped off Cena's back to hit it on Brock in their Triple Threat, for example.

Perfect finisher.

[The Condor]

I always liked a good ole fashioned Brainbuster.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Honestly didn't know that about Shawn Michaels. Thanks for sharing guys.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'll say this about the Curb Stomp: I hated it in NXT. Rollins had the Shiranui originally (which I love), which he replaced with a standing version (which I hate), and I felt that the Curb Stomp looked "soft." That being said, they have really built it up as a tried, tested and feared maneuver. Kudos to all involved for that.

[Bad News Gertner]

I hate the Curb Stomp as well. Not as much as I hate thr Spear as a finisher. It's a lazy, boring finisher.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The Spear on the right guy works. Roman Reigns using it I don't hate. Rhyno using it I don't hate. Edge really tried his hardest to make it "his thing," so it sort of worked. But even guys like Big Show and Ryback I kind of want to stay away from it. It's just not "their move."

[Mr. Nerfect]

I have always had an irrational hatred for The Winds of Change/Boss Man Slam. Just fucking hate that move.

[Vastardikai]

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Most people know Arn Anderson for the Spinebuster. But the Gourdbuster is just as brutal.

[Innovator]

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[Innovator]

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[Nowhere Man]

There's always something to be said for something nice and straightforward, like "I'm just gonna kick you in the skull really hard."

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[Nowhere Man]

Also, everybody knows Vader had one of the best (if not the best) powerbombs in the business, but damn if he didn't also have one of the best chokeslams:

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[Jazzy Foot]

The Fist(ing)

[Mr. Nerfect]

Vader looks like he was pissed that old mate was wearing a similar thing.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Vader looks like he was pissed that old mate was wearing a similar thing.

No was pissed cause the jobber jumped early.

[Vastardikai]

No was pissed cause the jobber jumped early.

That was the last time he jumped early (or at all...)

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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Love this move. Makes her head like her fingers grabbing the top of somebody's hair for a haircut (she's a stylist.)

[dingdongyo]

The fuck was that?

A female.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Love this move. Makes her head like her fingers grabbing the top of somebody's hair for a haircut (she's a stylist.)

Never connected that. Actually really cool little detail.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Carmella is great, but she just looks like a bitch heel. It says something about NXT's depth that it can allow a girl to embody that presence and still be aligned with faces.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Carmella is great, but she just looks like a bitch heel. It says something about NXT's depth that it can allow a girl to embody that presence and still be aligned with faces.

You're right about her look, which is why I've been getting the feeling that she's ultimately going to turn on Enzo and Cass and side with Blake and Murphy in their upcoming feud. I'd be OK with that.

[Mr. Nerfect]

That's where I see it going too. :y:

[Mr. Nerfect]

First time the two teams fight, have Blake & Murphy retain with a roll-up -- maybe some tight-holding shenanigans. There's enough of a claim for Enzo & Cass to get another shot. But Carmella has been sold on Blake & Murphy being her meal ticket, and she dumps Enzo & Cass during their second shot, and helps Blake & Murphy retain again.

Build-up the third match as being something deeply personal between the two sides. And have Blue Pants in the corner of the challengers.

[mitch_h]

I always liked the Gedo clutch, not many guys had a pin as a finisher.