10 Best Finishing Moves In WWE Today

4. Coup De Grâce (Finn Balor)

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As visually appealing as the Red Arrow is, it actually comes across as more risky for the man performing it than it does for Neville's peers. Laying prone on the mat, they know they simply have to soak up a regular splash move, it's up to Neville to twist and turn gracefully.

By contrast, Finn Balor's Coup De Grâce appears to come with a little more risk. After all, the Irishman doesn't have much room for error, he's effectively jumping from a great height and slamming both feet down onto a fellow wrestler's chest or stomach. The double foot stomp looks utterly vicious.

It must be legitimately difficult for Balor to make the spot look impactful and yet take care not to injure the man he's working with. Pulling his weight upwards whilst also trying to make it look like he plans to deliver a blow that will end the match can't be an easy thing to do, but Finn does it superbly.

When opponents stay still enough for him to do his thing, Balor's Coup De Grâce looks amazing.

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