5 Best Finishers In WWE Today (And 5 Worst)

4. Best - Phenomenal Forearm

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AJ Styles has amassed such a staggering array of impressive manoeuvres over the years that he could easily dominate this list on his own. His Springboard 450 Splash, Calf Crusher submission, and (in)famous Styles Clash are all worthy of lofty accolades but it's his Phenomenal Forearm that stands slightly above the rest.

By providing a multitude of outcomes and possible counters, the move is able to simultaneously act as a breathtaking finale and crowd popping transition. Everything about the Phenomenal Forearm is elaborate and impressive. Boasting a healthy dose of video game level athleticism, the move sees Styles hop on to the top rope (or any other raised object) and pull back his arm before delivering a devastating, diving blow.

Style's feud with John Cena was instrumental in selling the move to WWE audiences as it had previously only been used as a signature move throughout Style's career. After it acted as the final blow in their epic encounter at SummerSlam, the move went on to become Style's ace in the hole. If the Styles Clash or any other weapon in his arsenal isn't capable of defeating an opponent, he turns to the risky yet oh-so rewarding Phenomenal Forearm.

The moniker behind the man and move doesn't lie; it is simply phenomenal.

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