10 Best Finishing Moves In WWE Today

Steve Austin's quick boot to the gut before delivering the 'Stone Cold Stunner' wasn't an accident, Austin believed the move needed something to ably set it up. A simple kick was the solution, helping the finishing hold become one of the most infamous in wrestling history.

In many respects, a signature move doesn't need to be altogether flashy in order to be memorable. Shawn Michaels made use of a basic Superkick throughout his career, whilst The Rock became best-known for tearing off an elbow pad, lifting one eyebrow and delivering a rudimentary elbow drop.

The three moves already mentioned are burned into the psyche of virtually every fan, they were that good. In today's WWE, there are loads of signature moves and holds that have the potential to become just as revered.

Not all of these moves are guaranteed to be match-enders, but they pack a punch sufficient enough to provoke 'oohs' and 'aahs' from the live crowd. Let's look at the absolute best signature moves on the current WWE roster, and examine why they're so effective...

More often than not, Sami Zayn delivers the Helluva Kick when an opponent stands vulnerable in the corner. The beauty of the move comes in how rapidly Zayn executes it, and that sudden rush of excitement is only aided by the fact that announcers treat the boot like a big deal.

As the Helluva Kick is a simple boot to the head or face, it can be performed elsewhere too. Occasionally, Zayn has planted it on the outside of the ring, which leads to the threat of his foe being counted out. Also, he can use it to interrupt other moves, giving the kick a match-saving quality.

The big boot is a common practice in WWE, but few sprint at full speed towards another wrestler before using it. It's more usual for a larger man (like Kane or The Undertaker) to let a rival run into their foot.

Zayn's delivery is key here, he has managed to turn a fundamental strike into a move that comes with genuine anticipation that it just might end the match.