10 WWE Wrestlers Whose Signature Was Far More Deadly Than Their Finisher 

Being a kid and just not realising how GOOD Umaga was in the ring. Incredible. RIP Big Man

Sami really should use the Blue Thunder Bomb as his finish and the Helluva Kick would be the perfect setup move for it. It’s really easily to visualize: first Sami nearly takes his opponents head off in the corner with the Helluva Kick, then while they’re seemingly out on their feet, he pulls them out of the corner, picks them up and corkscrews them into the mat with the Blue Thunder Bomb for the 3.

Damn, Umaga hitting a Pop Up Samoan Drop is just perfection and so satisfying to watch I could easily watch a compilations after compilations of him doing that move. RIP to one of the best I wish I appreciated more when I was younger.

Say what you want about the Samoan Spike, but getting hit in the throat hurts a lot. Umaga's finisher may not be flashy, but it's simple and effective.

Randy Orton’s punt kick was truly an elite signature. But the RKO is too beautiful

The deep six looks less devastating than the end of days in my opinion. both moves are great for using your opponents momentum against them, but the end of days scores more points because it targets the opponents head and the fact inverted STO's are kind of a rare finishing moves in WWE ever since bray wyatt was released.

I'm sorry, Test's Big Boot categorically outclassed his diving Elbow Drop. It was his Clothesline From Hell, but even more devastating. Go watch his Big Boot against Brock Lesnar, he absolutely decapitated him, it's painful to pause on his crushed face and near-broken nose. Best Big Boot anyone's ever done, including Drew's Claymore.

Unpopular opinion: I think, every wrestler should have 2-3 different finishing moves simultaniously. Those signature moves don't really mean something. You always know the match won't be over when, say, Corbin hits a Deep Six or Sami hits a Blue Thunder Bomb. They look impressive, but they never give you the impression that they could end the match, because they just never do. And if WWE would suddenly make them end a match, it wouldn't look credible, because they never finish a match. Having more than 1 designated finisher would allow them to have more tension in the matches, because it could be over at any time, no matter which one the moves (that all have the potential to decide a match) actually wins the battle.

I agree the Samoan Spike from Umaga is the most devastating move in sports entertainment, the fact that by jamming his thumb into other wrestlers throat is dangerously vicious. (Looks painful) 😬

I really like that little story with Owens on why he wanted to use the Stunner. I never knew he actually wanted to change it since, understandably, he felt like others was doing the powerbomb as a finisher a lot. Even more that Austin was super thrilled that someone finally came to him wanting to use his Stunner and Owens definitely has that appeal to pull it off.

Cesaro was the first name that came to mind for me, the pop up european uppercut was far better than the neutralizer imo.

That pop up Samoan drop is a thing of beauty, fast a powerful.

Big fan of the Hardys, but when it comes to the twist of fate I think Matt’s version was the superior of the two. Jeff’s always looked quite sloppy.

Umaga's Samoan Spike move is one of brutal & painful moves in hard way . RIP Umaga

The Spear into Jackhammer is iconic. But Bill ain’t in his 20’s anymore and he hasn’t nailed the Jackhammer in a while. It’s a hard move for an old man to do, time to let it rest. (If Goldberg comes back that is).

By God I felt uncomfortable of the finisher of Umaga because I thought it my throat he was doing to as a kid, but Rest in Paradise !🙏🏾

Here's one that's always split my view: Mick Foley's Double Arm DDT and Pulling Piledriver as I feel both could have been good enough to be finishers for him but then again, the Mandible Claw is just so iconic at the same time

I think there's a reason why Christian has stuck with his finisher for so long, it's unique and has always been brutal. I still call it the Unprettier and it was always a huge factor in E&C's success as a tag team, while Edge was often jumping between finishers, it's the perfect sneaky villain move locking up their arms from behind.

While not mentioned in this video, I really thought Roman Reigns' Superman Punch looks more impressive than the overused spear.

Umaga’s Super Samoan drop is probably one of the best moves ive ever seen

Also i started to like more Jeff Hardy’s twist of fate (stunner version) more than the swanton bomb and with Jeff’s injuries I think it’s a perfect replacement

Before Edge did the Spear or the Edgecution DDT, he also did the Downward Spiral (a modified inverted STO), and it would look so effective either as a finisher or a signature. Sadly that was later dropped out. On a sidenote, it would be awesome if Kevin Steen (I mean Owens) did the Package Piledriver, even if it's not a finisher, more like a signature in transition to a possible finish for him to win matches or get close to it.

Respectfully, Test's finisher should've definitely been The Big Boot. Now I know it's a run of the mill basic move that almost everybody uses...but only a handful can do it as gracefully but also make it as lethal as Test could. Imagine a giant using a move that is quick, powerful, can instantly bring the fast paced action down in a legitimate way, no set up needed and the best part of all, can be used on anyone without looking phony.

The spear actually makes more sense as a finisher for Goldberg because of his football background, Goldberg was already tackling people like nobody’s business in the NFL, so why not just use the spear (which is a tackle) as a finisher?

Dolph Ziggler is second coming Shawn Michaels when it comes to using super kicks 😂

Umaga's Samoan drop is definitely the best Samoan drop hands down. Simple move but very flashy.

The Blue Thunderbomb is Incredible...that needs to be Sami Zayn's Default Finisher.

Lol that pop up powerbomb is still devastating it was the perfect move for KO.

Man I swear... These last videos... Corbin is so underrated and he needs the world title someday, what a talent

The Samoan Spike can be devastating though. A strong thumb can seriously damage your throat.

KO asking for Austin's permission to use the stunner, with Austin giving him a green light warms my heart especially since KO was the guy Austin wrestled for the last time in Wrestlemania.

Baron Corbin being a safe wrestler, and being known for taking care of wrestlers with preexisting conditions, is probably why he was picked to be Kurt Angle's opponent in Angle's retirement match.

The jackhammer always looked amazing on smaller guys but never looked too good on the bigger ones even in his prime. You need that snap transition to look powerful and you just can’t manage it over a certain weight.

a move the christian could have done for his finisher is the falling inverted DDT onto the knee then he turns around and hits the kill switch. That would be cool

I always thought Goldberg's Gutwrench Chokeslam looked extremely devastating and impressive, he should make that as his finishing move, it's easier to execute than jackhammer and looks really impactful! 💪

I find this so crazy. Just recently I was thinking how sami should use the blue thunderbomb over the helluva kick because I don't like moves you have to be in a certain position for. Like 619.

7:43 Kofi's sell for the blue thunder bomb was perfect

Test was awesome in WWE His Pairing with Stacy Keibler she's a legend they were awesome together I guess I was a testicle that's a Reference to Their merchandise which is iconic.

I'm surprised KO never made The Cannonball his default Finisher.

I do love how Umaga performs his Samoan Drop, how he throws all his weight down onto his back looks absolutely awesome and the speed of it is incredible.

Baron Corbin is always a safest worker after all

Honestly I thought everyone liked the liked the killswitch lol

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Goldberg's military press to slam was nice

The Rock should have made the list. The Rock Bottom actually looks somewhat credible compared to the People's Elbow.

I have to humbly disagree about the spear/jackhammer. Back in the day, he would hold his opponent up in the air for what felt like forever before slamming them down. That just seemed so cool back then.

What was Owens thinking changing the pop up powerbomb. That move was superior and it suited his character

I miss the days when Drew McIntyre used to have the Futureshock as a finisher, especially when he had an aggresive character in his first run. I love the Claymore Kick as the finisher, but I wish the Futureshock had more credibility of devastation, especially when Drew is now a big guy.

When in doubt, have as many finishers as possible. Just ask AJ Styles: - Phenomenal Forearm - 450° Splash - Calf Crusher - Styles Clash

Kevin Owens Stunner move is always amazing

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When I very first seen Sami Zayn using the blue thunder bomb i thought that was his finishing move because it really looks that powerful and devastating

Edge needs to bring his Impaler ddt back

Another one of Edge's signature moves that I think looked good enough to be a finisher was the Edgeucator which was a cool, different version of the sharpshooter

I know now that the _Samoan Spike_ wasn't well regarded but I always felt like it was pretty solid and convincing when it was delivered accurately because the neck is such a vulnerable part of the body and was even better when he'd be flying as he delivered it. Umaga was such a beast, his matches always had me on edge because he could play the power game so well and wasn't just fast for his size and stature, but showed that he was even faster than other flyers and small speedsters and could deliver devastating moves in an instant and that made him feel so much more dangerous and believable as the beast of a wrestler he actually was and that anyone he was up against could lose. Also gotta say, it makes me happy knowing we've got guys like Owens showing respect by asking Austin's permission/blessing to make it important again and use the _Stunner_ as a finisher and I think it shows a lot that he'd be happy and honored to given Owen's the green light.

Seems like the Usos took most of they moves from uncle Umaga👌🔥🔥🔥

I don't agree with you. The Samoan Spike is far scarier than the Samoan Splash and Pop-Up Samoan Drop，Samoan Spike is faster and harder to guard against，Keep in mind that any attack to the throat is fatal. Pop-Up Samoan Drop is indeed a powerful Signature，But apparently Samoan Spike is far more deadly. As for the Samoan Splash, Umaga just refers to him as an ordinary Diving Move, he's not a Signature. Samoan Spike is well deserved as a Finisher. This is a great and deadly move. Test's Finisher Test Big Boot is more deadly than Elbow Drop. In fact, Samoan Spike and Test Big Boot are more powerful as Finisher than their Signature. Because they are faster and more deadly. Twist Of Fate is also reasonable as Matt Hardy's Finisher , because his action looks more beautiful than Signature Side Effect. Sami Zayn's Helluva kick is also a Good Finisher, because he's faster and more deadly. When a man kicks you face with a full sprint，That would be painful. These moves can be used as Finisher, and there is their rationality.

i thought the reason why Owens is using the stunner its because he is not allowed to do the package piledriver or his take on the F5 the Deep sea divirticulitis

Cool video, 🔥 intro that was one of Randy Orton best intro

i actually wanted to see a video about this big ups wrestlelamia.

I think when Sami Zayn turns babyface he should use the bluethunder bomb as his finisher

I always said that the spear/jackhammer is the perfect signature/finisher combo ever.

Ngl I always thought the Samoan spike was a simple but lethal looking finisher. Jamming your throat with your thumb does actually hurt.

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I hope Edge starts using the Impaler DDT again, it looked absolutely deadly.

KO actually has quite a few moves that he could interchange and use as his finishers his package piledriver, senton bomb, moonsault, inverted tko/reverse firemen carry into swinging neckbreaker, pop up bomb, and of course the stunner is there. Side note, he also has his signature the cannonball and that occasional Summersault leg drop....could be used to finish off jobbers.

Great list! I never really liked the kill switch as a finisher… loathed it when they changed the name to the unprettier…🤮

Test's Big Boot is one of my all-time favorite finishers.

What about wrestlers who need new finishers

For Test, the Test Drive looked more devastating than the Elbow Drop, sorry. And for Goldberg, back in WCW, the Jackhammer was something to behold, as he was holding several 300+ lb guys straight up in the air for 5-8 seconds before finishing them off. The Spear was a great signature to lead into his finish because whether he was pulling his opponent back onto their feet or they were getting up on their own, they'd look and seem dazed either way.

Keep up the good work

The Jackhammer back in the day was brutal and impressive, far more so IMO than the spear which has been used by so many people. As good as Bill’s spear is I don’t find it significantly better than Roman’s or Edge’s. With that said, I completely agree that the jackhammer is far too dangerous in the hands of a Goldberg that can’t consistently pull it off anymore and as great as it was back in the day it’s probably safer he remove it these days.

The jackhammer / brainbusters have always been very underrated compared to the power bombs. Sure powerbombs from a 7ft+ guy still looks good but for the shorter talent it just loses its appeal and devastating look, you put someone vertically above your head and spinning them down onto the mat just looks 100% better

Christian's inverted ddt move is underrated

2018-2019 Kevin Owens when he used the Pumphandle Neckbreaker as a Signature and a Pop Up Powerbomb as a Finisher in WWE 2k19 🔥🔥🔥

Thought the Stinkface would be the most devastating 😂

RIP Umaga. No doubt he'd be at the top today if he were still with us.

I always thought that the Wild Samoan Splash was a better finisher for Umaga. Think about it Umaga could use the spike to the throat to make them gag long enough to go up top and hit the splash Also I disagree with Christian, Owens and Hardy. In fact I personally think Matt's Twist of Fate is better than Jeff's

Umaga Samoan drops was always fire

Am I the only one who noticed that Matt dropped Jeff on the wrong side of the chair? That had to hurt like hell.

Where’s the 1916?

Some of these opinions are a stretch.

I agree with a lot of this (not all of it, but a lot of it). Maybe we could see another video in the future where you could talk about wrestlers who moved on to better finishers than they previously had. I remember Jack Gallagher using a corner dropkick for a long time before changing it over to his headbutt, which I thought was a massive upgrade. The dropkick didn't look all that impactful, where the headbutt did and could be done just about anywhere.

You’re absolutely right about the super kick. I’m so tired of seeing it. It’s sad that we lost Test. He was great!

I personally would’ve preferred if Kevin Owens would’ve used his pumphandle neck breaker as a finisher rather than the stunner

Goldberg only has 2 moves, If he gets rid of the jackhammer, then he would only have one move left.

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Kinda have to agree with the pop up powerbomb, sure the almost "out of nowhere " theatrics it has is dope, but unlike other "out of nowhere moves " this one requires someone running towards you or throwing someone to bounce off the ropes. Plus yeah some people use the common power bomb as a signature, finisher as well or just part of the move set. It doesn't have that you can hit it from anywhere type of move like a strike finisher, Slam finisher, or submissions (besides perhaps corner rop setups or the 619)

I definitely disagree about Goldberg. The Jackhammer is a comparable move to moves like the F-5. The spear, like the superkick, is a hackneyed move that needs to be retired before half of your roster makes it a signature move.

7:02 End Of Days is better imo

Imagine if cena finisher and signature was switched

the spike was definitely a finisher

I thought that signature move and finishing move were synonymous. I think that every finishing move is a signature move, but not every signature move is the finishing move.

I do prefer deep 6 by Corbin, it's so quick and slick like an RKO outta nowhere.

Great video

Umaga had such a great moveset of devastating looking moves, mostly because of the speed at which he hit so many of them- force= mass times acceleration so that big frame moving fast was always credible. But the thing that always looked real to me was his running hip attack. Especially because it was so theatric. Getting a believable knockdown, dragging a limp body to a corner and setting them up. Slowly moving to the other corner for the rear back scream, a jump, and then tearing across the ring and slamming into the turnbuckle with that big backside right to the head and chest. His back end was so large it was hard to even think of as a worked bump, it always looked like they just had to sit there and take 400 lbs to the face. I personally don't know what they do to protect the recipient, but I've never seen any other performer do that hip attack and have it look as believable.

Umaga's Samoan Drop is easily the best I've ever seen

Honestly I disagree with almost every one of these but especially the End Of Days, Killswitch, Helluva Kick and Samoan Spike. Imo these easily are much better than the respective signatures (the latter because it was mostly sold brilliantly and made it genuinely seem like he demolished their windpipe) The Stunner and Zigglers Chin Music were introduced when their previous finishers lost too much credibility already and rarely ended a match. And I see using the Superkick as finisher as no problem compared to the Usos for example using it 10 times every match without it having any impact, considering that the Sweet Chin Music was one of the most iconic and protected finishers of Shawn Michael's active career. Matt's Twist of Fate was a good finisher and the Side Effect is a cool move but would look kinda weak as a finisher, the only problem was Jeff using the Twist of Fate as signature at the same time Matt used it as finisher

Umaga was fn amazing, I always thought his finisher was brutal, just imagine receiving his freaking fist on your throat.

Very cool to hear that Austin gave Owens his blessing for using the Stunner.