What do you make of this top 10 list of finishers?

**Renaissance man** · 03-07-2008, 10:46 AM

Wrestlezone.com came in with another poll. The fans decided the top 10 finishers ever.

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10) Ric Flair - Figure Four Leg Lock
Over the course of Flair�s storied 35 year career, there has been one major constant � the figure four. How many epic, 45 minute classics ended with a submission smack in the middle of the ring? It only reached #10 because of its unsureness over the last few years.

9) Power & Glory � The PowerPlex
Power & Glory was one of the very first of many tag teams to be formed from fledgling solo performers, in this case Hercules and Paul Roma. Wrestling history!

8) The Undertaker � Tombstone Piledriver
When I think of The Undertaker pinning his opponent with his eyes rolled back, that can only be the result of one thing - the tombstone piledriver. It has always been a 100% game ender.

7) DDP / Randy Orton � Diamond Cutter / RKO
"I think what makes this move so cool is that it can be pulled off anytime, anywhere, at any juncture in the match � when winning, when losing, pre-meditated, or out of the blue. It blends lightning fast quickness, the element of surprise, and yet is still a power hold. In turn, it has lead to some of the most exciting, unpredictable finishes in all of wrestling. Additionally, the move somehow fit the slyness of both DDP and Orton�s characters."

- writes Eric Stein

6) Mankind � The Mandible Claw (Mr. Socko!)
The overall effect was creepy, bizarre, and utterly awesome. Spewing foam from the mouth!

5) Stone Cold Steve Austin � Stone Cold Stunner
Completely speaks for itself. Who hasn�t been the recipient of this move? The Rock, Chyna, Triple H, John Cena, The Big Show, Kane, Undertaker, HBK, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, hell even Linda McMahon.

4) Petey Williams - The Canadian Destroyer
It speaks for itself! A 360� PileDriver! It take amazing athleticism to pull off.

3) Shawn Michaels � Sweet Chin Music
Shawn kicking Marty through the Barber Shop window was one of the two single greatest heel turns of all time. For 20 years it has cemented its lightning strike as a finisher.

2) Bob Backlund � Crossface Chicken Wing
Perfect blend of character. Every time Backlund would look at his hands afterwards as if he was amazed at his own strength.

THE BEST FINISHER OF ALL-TIME...

1) Hulk Hogan � Leg Drop
What can I say? The simplest, crappiest move on this entire list is in fact the greatest finisher of all-time. Hulk Hogan and his leg drop single-handedly made the business what it is today. �FLAME AWAY!

Sources: Wrestlezone.com

03-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#1
Renaissance man Member Posts: 278	What do you make of this top 10 list of finishers? Wrestlezone.com came in with another poll. The fans decided the top 10 finishers ever. ------------- 10) Ric Flair - Figure Four Leg Lock Over the course of Flair�s storied 35 year career, there has been one major constant � the figure four. How many epic, 45 minute classics ended with a submission smack in the middle of the ring? It only reached #10 because of its unsureness over the last few years. 9) Power & Glory � The PowerPlex Power & Glory was one of the very first of many tag teams to be formed from fledgling solo performers, in this case Hercules and Paul Roma. Wrestling history! 8) The Undertaker � Tombstone Piledriver When I think of The Undertaker pinning his opponent with his eyes rolled back, that can only be the result of one thing - the tombstone piledriver. It has always been a 100% game ender. 7) DDP / Randy Orton � Diamond Cutter / RKO "I think what makes this move so cool is that it can be pulled off anytime, anywhere, at any juncture in the match � when winning, when losing, pre-meditated, or out of the blue. It blends lightning fast quickness, the element of surprise, and yet is still a power hold. In turn, it has lead to some of the most exciting, unpredictable finishes in all of wrestling. Additionally, the move somehow fit the slyness of both DDP and Orton�s characters." - writes Eric Stein 6) Mankind � The Mandible Claw (Mr. Socko!) The overall effect was creepy, bizarre, and utterly awesome. Spewing foam from the mouth! 5) Stone Cold Steve Austin � Stone Cold Stunner Completely speaks for itself. Who hasn�t been the recipient of this move? The Rock, Chyna, Triple H, John Cena, The Big Show, Kane, Undertaker, HBK, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, hell even Linda McMahon. 4) Petey Williams - The Canadian Destroyer It speaks for itself! A 360� PileDriver! It take amazing athleticism to pull off. 3) Shawn Michaels � Sweet Chin Music Shawn kicking Marty through the Barber Shop window was one of the two single greatest heel turns of all time. For 20 years it has cemented its lightning strike as a finisher. 2) Bob Backlund � Crossface Chicken Wing Perfect blend of character. Every time Backlund would look at his hands afterwards as if he was amazed at his own strength. THE BEST FINISHER OF ALL-TIME... 1) Hulk Hogan � Leg Drop What can I say? The simplest, crappiest move on this entire list is in fact the greatest finisher of all-time. Hulk Hogan and his leg drop single-handedly made the business what it is today. �FLAME AWAY! Sources: Wrestlezone.com Rage,rage against the dying of the light. Do not go gently into that good night.