This match comes to an end once either superstar is able to execute their respective finishing move on their opponent. Many times previously in these matches, the two competing wrestlers shared the same finishing move and were battling to see whose was better and, in this case, who could apply it first. One of the most infamous occurrences of this match type is when Kevin Nash faced Sid Vicious at Starrcade 1999. Though WCW butchered the ending (see above), the idea of the match is unique and, if done right, could've lead to several interesting spots throughout the course of the match. Unfortunately, there aren't many true finishing moves in WWE today (if any), but there are plenty of signature moves. If the company decided to utilize this match type again, it could be used to help build up the severity of a specific finishing maneuver. If the audience knows that the match is over once that move is applied, it makes the finish and the move that much more impactful. It's not a match type that should be used all the time, and it would need the right performers in order to do the story justice, but this style of match would be very effective in helping to rebuild the lost art of the finishing move.
A former stuntman for Paramount Pictures, Matt enjoys sports, water skiing, driving fast, the beach, professional wrestling,
technology, and scotch. At the same time, whenever possible.
Having attended many famous (and infamous) shows including WrestleMania XV, In Your House: Mind Games, and the 1995 King of the Ring, Matt has been a lifelong professional sports and wrestling fan. Matt's been mentioned in numerous wrestling podcasts including the Steve Austin Show: Unleashed, Talk Is Jericho, and Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard.
As a former countywide performer, Matt has been referred to as Mr. 300 for his amazing accomplishments in the world of amateur bowling. He is also the only man on record to have pitched back-to-back no hitters in the Veterans Stadium Wiffle Ball League of 2003.
