10 Greatest Spinebusters In Wrestling History

Spine on the pine!

By Elliott Binks /

There are some moves in professional wrestling that are particularly aptly named€”they do exactly what it says on the tin. The moss-covered, three-handled family gredunza, is definitely not one of them. The spinebuster, on the other hand, very much is. A move that has been adopted by many a performer, the most basic technique sees an opponent lifted by his or her waist, often onto the attacker€™s shoulder, before being unceremoniously dumped on their back for a simple yet effective It makes for a move as impactful as it sounds, and perhaps that€™s the reason for such a vast number of Superstars incorporating it into their moveset. Or maybe they just love to hear JR€™s classic €œspine on the pine€ call. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azHHEZv93rs&feature=youtu.be&t=7m13s Either way, it€™s a classic professional wrestling move that has well and truly stood the test of time. But who exactly has done it best? Ranking every single rendition would be even more dragging than a Raw-opening Authority promo, and probably just as superfluous. So instead, we€™re going to take a look at only the most renowned employers of the spinebuster€”those who really made the move their own. From the simplest version that was earlier described, to the more elaborate variations featuring spins, lifts and everything in between, this list counts down ten of the WWE€™s greatest spinebusters and the men behind these moves.