100 Best Wrestling Moves EVER
65. PAC | Black Arrow
The brilliance of the Black Arrow lies in its seemingly impossible complexity. PAC leaps immediately into a series of mid-air rotations ending on a corkscrew moonsault that defies physics. By the time he connects, his opponent seems utterly obliterated, as if ‘The Man That Gravity Forgot’ has summoned the full force of it to aid his cause.
Every element of the move from takeoff to precise landing demands split-second timing and absolute control. Unlike some aerial moves, the Black Arrow looks devastating without relying on excessive height or reckless speed. Instead, the effectiveness comes from his ability to make it look deliberate and precise, as if no wasted motion exists.
Adding to its aura is the very persona of the modern-day version of PAC. It feels like the exclamation point on a message of dominance. The ability to twist and spin in the air with such fluidity should be reserved for a babyface, but since turning to the dark side, it’s become the ultimate physical statement of what makes the Newcastle-born star ‘The Bastard’.