12 Greatest Flying Elbows In Wrestling History
These wrestlers elbowed their way to the top - and then jumped off to land a flying elbow.
The elbow drop is one of pro wrestling's most elementary maneuvers, and almost everyone has a variation. Dusty Rhodes' was Bionic, Dolph Ziggler's stopped hearts, and The Rock did his for the People, but the elbow drop really becomes a thing of beauty when it's crashing down from the sky.
The flying elbow may not be as commonplace as its terrestrial neighbor, but it can be hit in at least as many ways, and the following dozen wrestlers had truly spectacular versions.
In ranking them, it was taken into account the visual effect of the move, the uniqueness of its execution, and its effectiveness in the ring.
12. Tyson Kidd's Springboard Elbow
Tyson Kidd's primary strength as a performer was his crispness; he always seemed to hit his moves flush, and at exactly the right time. None of his moves were as emblematic of this attribute as his springboard elbow drop.
Much like AJ Styles' Phenomenal Forearm, the move started with Kidd perched on the ring apron. He'd then jump to the top rope and bounce from there, executing a tight elbow drop to a supine or seated opponent.
Kidd's elbow always looked good, but it was never a finisher or even a prelude to it. In never got any pins, but it was a highlight of any Kidd match.