10 WWE Superstars Who Gambled On A Brand New Finisher

10. John Cena

Controversial on inception until fans gradually accepted that the current John Cena is more about bombast than in-ring brilliance, ’The Champ’s introduction of the Lightning Fist to his arsenal was the defining moment his Hollywood career change no longer hid in plain sight.

It wasn’t without risk. From loading to landing it looks ludicrous, particularly with Chris Jericho bettering the idea of it as a legitimate finish in All Elite Wrestling.

Choosing camp comedy over anybody really getting hurt is somewhat admirable, at least.

Hulk Hogan was such an incredible worker at his peak that his minimalist approach maximised his longevity, but even ‘The Hulkster’ was left with a litany of hip and back issues thanks to his ever-reliable Leg Drop. The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin still have to bump on their backs and bottoms respectively during the rare times they hit their finishers. Learning from what the masters haven’t done rather than what they have is very, very in keeping with the 16-time World Champion.