10 Best Finishing Moves In WWE Today

3. Styles Clash (AJ Styles)

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When AJ Styles began dropping everybody with the Styles Clash in the early years of the new millennium, wrestling fans sat up to take notice. The move just doesn't look safe, but that odd reputation for not being entirely risk-free has actually helped the signature hold become more memorable over the years.

Styles takes much of the impact on his knees, but those taking the move must be wary of protecting their neck. UK star Lionheart suffered a nasty fracture several years ago upon taking the bump, but that unfortunate incident has only added to the legacy of the move.

There was a spell when it looked like the Styles Clash would be outcast in WWE and outright banned, but it's such an important part of AJ's overall act. Fans now expect to see the Clash whenever Styles is booked to win, stripping it away would be like taking the Walls Of Jericho from Chris Jericho's playbook.

The Styles Clash just looks dangerous, and that only comes together to make it one of the best finishing moves in WWE right now.

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