10 WWE Legends Who Ruled Suplex City Before Brock Lesnar

6. Vader

Vader is a monster athlete whose agility is just as impressive as his strength. Though not the tallest wrestler, he could still throw his opponents with considerable force, thanks to his 450-pound frame. Though mostly a brawler and powerhouse by trade, Vader was known for throwing one of the most devastating German Suplexes ever seen. Normally, with such a move, the user still clutches their opponent€™s waist until the very last second, to make sure that their opponent still lands in a relatively safe position. Vader, on the other hand, would release his opponent as soon as they cleared his head, amplifying the €˜throwing€™ aspect of the Suplex. Because of that, Vader€™s take on the German Suplex always looked more powerful, especially when he used it on a lighter opponent, who would often go flying across the ring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaDqnriHTes For a lot of Suplexes, a big part of their importance is the bridging pin that follows. Vader didn€™t need to bridge after throwing a German Suplex; considering the force he€™d throw them with, he wouldn€™t even have to resort to his actual finishing move, as they€™d already be done. Vader ruled Suplex City with an iron fist, as few people possessed the strength to Suplex him. But if there was anyone who could€™ve done so, it would be Brock Lesnar.
 
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