10 Wrestlers Who Shared A Signature Move (And Who Did It Better)

One of the most famous submission maneuvers in history just happened to be used as a finishing move by two of the most famous superstars in history, because sometimes things just work out that splendidly.

Invented by Japanese wrestler Riki Choshu, who originally called it the much less imposing-sounding Scorpion Hold, the move was later popularized in the United States by young upstart Sting, who slightly changed the name and started using it way back when he looked like a surfer if that surfer had been recently forced into active military duty.

But it was 'The Hitman' Bret Hart whose name would become synonymous with the modified Boston Crab, forcing so many of his foes to tap out - or in the case of Stone Cold Steve Austin, pass out - from the horrific pain it inflicted.

Who Did It Better? Sting did it first, but this isn't as simple as calling dibs and claiming a victor based on veteran status.

Bret's version of the move, while not as flashy or cocksure, looked the most like it could realistically cripple his opponent if the ref didn't get in there and stop it. Sure, the Stinger's added frills and showboating were a nice touch, but The Excellence of Execution didn't get his nickname for nothing.