10 Best Finishing Moves In WWE Today

5. Red Arrow (Neville)

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Since the popularity of Cruiserweight-style wrestling exploded into major promotions like WCW and ECW in the mid-1990's, fans have been fascinated with high-flying moves and dives. WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross once remarked that such matches were akin to a 'human demolition derby', and it's hard to argue with such an assessment.

People just seem to enjoy the idea of wrestlers taking great risks for their amusement. That's partly what makes Neville's core signature move, the Red Arrow, so startling. Described as a Corkscrew Shooting Star Press, the top-rope finisher is one that seems to defy the laws of physics.

Twisting and turning whilst hanging in mid-air seemingly forever, Neville somehow manages to land flush across an opponent's mid-section. The Red Arrow is definitely a move that benefits from bells and whistles, because it's really just a top-rope splash with some extra sizzle.

Making things even more impressive, Neville is thick and well-muscled for a Cruiserweight-sized grappler, yet he turns in the air like he's made of spaghetti. There are few more stunning moves in WWE from the top rope, if any.

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