100 Best Wrestling Moves EVER
84. Mr Perfect | Rolling Neck Snap
Wrestling’s a work, but there’s a not-insignificant amount of pressure on a competitor that goes by the moniker of “Perfect”. Curt Hennig never made it feel that way. Quite the opposite in fact - he sold the idea that he was simply trying things out and doing them perfectly, rather than simply sticking to what he knew he could perform with perfection.
The rolling neck snap was as good an example of that as anything in his incredibly tight arsenal.
A fittingly flawless blend of athleticism, timing, and theatricality, the move became his most effective-looking signature, particularly in how it logically softened up the neck and back for a Perfect Plex deeper into a match.
The secret to its effectiveness was in Hennig’s own strengths - his leap was explosive yet controlled, creating a gorgeous visual arc flying the helpless opponent. He hooked the head with precision, maintained a tight grip, and ensured the snap looked impactful, even though he was taking the back bump that created the satisfying echo at the end.