10 Most Copied Finishing Moves In Wrestling History

The Moonsault is one of the most aesthetically-pleasing moves in all of pro wrestling. After all, there are few moves that demonstrate technique, timing and endurance better than a backflip from the top turnbuckle onto a prone opponent. Because of that, the Moonsault has become of the most frequently-emulated top turnbuckle moves in modern professional wrestling.

While it was once used by an elite few who were more skilled than most, such as Chavo Guerrero Sr., The Great Muta, Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle, it has now become so commonplace that an ordinary Moonsault isn’t good enough anymore (which is a shame).

Since so many people have created their own unique twists on the traditional Moonsault, seeing one now doesn’t get the same reaction that it used to, and it’s not considered that risky of a move anymore. According to wrestlingdata.com, a website devoted to collecting statistics on professional wrestling, there’s an astonishing 244 wrestlers who use the Moonsault as either a signature of finishing maneuver.

As a result, the Moonsault has become one of those maneuvers that have become less significant due to overuse and overexposure. Which is a pity; the move that garnered a huge reaction from fans in the past now gets a slightly sustained reaction instead.