10 Wrestlers Who Desperately Need New Finishers

7. AJ Styles

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Current Finisher: Styles Clash, mainly, but WWE seem to dislike that move. More recently, Styles has been using the Calf Crusher submission.

Why It Needs Changed: Speaking of dangerous, that's how WWE appear to view AJ's Styles Clash move. It comes with an ill-deserved reputation, and it looks brutal even when it's performed correctly (and safely). Due to WWE's hesitance, the Calf Crusher has become AJ's go-to finisher.

The solution to finding a move that'd replace the Clash is right under everyone's nose. His Phenomenal Forearm looks spectacular, has been used as a finisher before and is the kind of strike AJ can perform on anyone. If WWE don't want him using the Styles Clash, then they should push his springboard smash to the forefront.

Meanwhile, the Calf Crusher submission could still be useful for certain situations, such as submission only stipulation matches or as a plot device to catch opponents off guard.

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