10 Transitional Wrestling Moves That Should Be Finishers

10. Moonsault / 450 Splash

Let me preface the first entry by saying that most moves off the top rope should probably be reserved for the finish. There's numerous reasons for this, not the least of which is the risk involved with the superstars performing it.

Jumping off the top rope, especially for a moonsault or a 450 splash, is an incredibly risky move. Some superstars only pull it out for special events as a "super-finisher".

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Others go to it during their standard, run-of-the-mill match, but not as their finish. Most recently, Zack Ryder and Seth Rollins busted out a 450 and Phoenix Splash, respectively, against John Cena but to no avail.

From the Macho Man to Neville, wrestlers have been jumping off the top for decades and it always gets a reaction. Let's not water that act down by allowing multiple kickouts immediately following a beautiful high-risk move, especially in the case of a 450 or moonsault.

If the WWE producers were to keep the top rope special, it might help keep more of their talent healthy.

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