10 Most BRUTAL Looking Finishers In Wrestling Today
5. Kenny Omega - One-Winged Angel
Kenny Omega has been using the One-Winged Angel as his go-to finish for years, dating back to his immaculate run in New Japan, but even today, it still blows your mind every time you witness the magical beauty of Omega’s electric-chair driver.
When he hoists an opponent atop his shoulders, there’s a 98% chance of the match ending. It’s ubiquitous, provided you don’t find a counter pre-drop. It is literally the most protected finisher in all of wrestling. Once Omega sits down, the match will end, no questions asked.
The last man to evade a loss after having their neck compressed via OWA was Kota Ibushi. That occurred during their seminal DDT clash on 18 August 2012. It has been around nine-and-a-half years since anyone else kicked out of the move, but nothing is ever detracted from a Kenny Omega victory because of that. Omega always makes the One-Winged Angel work effectively, owing to his neck work throughout the contest; the V-Trigger, the snap dragon, et al.
Kenny Omega is at least a top-three greatest worker ever; it comes naturally to him to ensure he sets the move up wonderfully without being entirely convoluted. Dissimilar to the V-Trigger, this isn’t a move he can execute instantaneously. Omega understands this better than most..