10 Best Finishing Moves In WWE Today

7. Sister Abigail (Bray Wyatt)

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There's a chance that Sister Abigail would be much higher on this list if WWE allowed Bray Wyatt to appear as more of a threat. All too often, the poetic promo man is undermined when push comes to the shove. Rarely is he enabled the chance to back up his strong words before matches.

Yet, his signature move is one that regularly draws a big reaction from the live audience. There's something sinister and creepy about the whole thing, from the sacrificial pose which precedes the move to the kiss that Wyatt plants on his victim's forehead before delivering the blow.

Without all the theatrics, Sister Abigail is little more than a modified STO, but it's all those smoke and mirrors that really help it become unique. Bray's ominous smile right before he plants his foe is striking, as is the violent speed with which he whips his body backwards to deliver the move.

If only it led to more success for Wyatt, because the finisher is a satisfying one that suits his preacher-like character perfectly. It just doesn't bag him enough victories on television.

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