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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Dec 21, 2013 10:30:56 GMT -5
"And Sheamus DESTROYS Jamie Noble with the Celtic-Cross Powerbomb!".
This one phrase embodies the subject in question.
The concept of wrestler's having trademark, signature or "finishing" moves that equate to a boxer's best punch have been a facet of the mat-game since it's grass roots in the Burns-Muldoon days. In the theatrical world of in-ring Vaudeville, wrestlers develop these signature techniques to establish their identities as performers, create familiarity with the fans, & further create "the illusion of exceptional ability".
Many wrestlers will grow into & out of various techniques like shoes, or they will become injured & have to use something different. And of course in modern professional wrestling, bookers/promoters creative teams can tell you to adapt for all sorts of reasons ranging from brilliant, to downright ridiculous.
So the question is, what are some of the finishers that wrestler's have used once or stopped using out of the blue that you wish they had stuck, chose something better etc.?
Two contemporary examples are Sheamus & Brodus Clay. Sheamus gets me excited every time I think he's about to use the Celtic-Cross, but he always fails to use it. If anyone could tell me why he's not allowed or unable, I'd greatly appreciate it.
The second one is Brodus Clay. A 6'8, 370lb man doing a standing crossbody(Granted it was a bit sloppy). That should have gotten him to semi-main-event status alone, but now he just uses a splash that's even less poorly executed.
Discuss. 8)
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Post by The Yes Man on Dec 21, 2013 10:42:46 GMT -5
Damien Sandow needs to go back to the "Terminus" I can not take him using the full nelson slam seriously.
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Post by Johnny Wrestling on Dec 21, 2013 12:26:59 GMT -5
How about ones we wish they never used? Like Cena's STF for example.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 12:33:30 GMT -5
Neidhart's Anvilizer was cool, I never understood why he didn't use that at any time other than his 93 WCW run.
Tensai's Baldo Bomb and Bernard Driver also spring to mind.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 13:10:17 GMT -5
I liked when Chris Jericho used the "Break Down" for a few weeks as a finisher which was real similar to Jeff Jarrett's "Stroke".
Kane also used to do this weird falling forward powerbomb which was cool for a short time too.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 13:36:29 GMT -5
Undertakers last ride was cool
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Dec 21, 2013 14:43:53 GMT -5
Yeah I liked Undertaker's last ride too, there seems to be less and less powerbomb type moves now I guess they were deemed too dangerous...
I miss Jericho's lion tamer, It looks like a pretty painful move to be in but it looks better than the boston crab which looks so easy to break out of, atleast with the lion tamer you've got someone kneeling on your head. I think he still uses it with smaller guys like Daniel Bryan but Bryan is used to working stiff etc
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Dec 21, 2013 15:12:29 GMT -5
Yeah I liked Undertaker's last ride too, there seems to be less and less powerbomb type moves now I guess they were deemed too dangerous... I miss Jericho's lion tamer, It looks like a pretty painful move to be in but it looks better than the boston crab which looks so easy to break out of, atleast with the lion tamer you've got someone kneeling on your head. I think he still uses it with smaller guys like Daniel Bryan but Bryan is used to working stiff etc Yea, he's stated that he stopped using the arched version because the guys in WWE were just too big and it made the move much harder to pull off. Every SmackDown! game would have you thinking that the 'Book End' was Booker's finisher, even though he barely ever used it. Remember when Big Show started using the F5? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5
Ambrose has to go back to the Regal Stretch and Running Knee Lift. That Snapmare driver is "ehh" at most.
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Post by Weemanv1 on Dec 21, 2013 15:25:19 GMT -5
Ken Kennedy switching to the reverse STO was a strange one to me. His Green Bay Plunge was much better than the move they always gave to new guys.
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Post by The Yes Man on Dec 21, 2013 18:15:28 GMT -5
I liked when Chris Jericho used the "Break Down" for a few weeks as a finisher which was real similar to Jeff Jarrett's "Stroke". Kane also used to do this weird falling forward powerbomb which was cool for a short time too. Kane had that in the game from Just Bring It in 2001, until SVR 2007/8 and I've never actually seen him do it in real life. I've seen him do the powerbomb and even remember him doing The Last Ride to Funaki once, but the falling version of the powerbomb draws total blanks. |
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Post by Roman Bellic on Dec 21, 2013 18:21:17 GMT -5
I liked when Chris Jericho used the "Break Down" for a few weeks as a finisher which was real similar to Jeff Jarrett's "Stroke". Kane also used to do this weird falling forward powerbomb which was cool for a short time too. Kane had that in the game from Just Bring It in 2001, until SVR 2007/8 and I've never actually seen him do it in real life. I've seen him do the powerbomb and even remember him doing The Last Ride to Funaki once, but the falling version of the powerbomb draws total blanks. don't forget HCTP aswell |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 18:25:18 GMT -5
I liked when Chris Jericho used the "Break Down" for a few weeks as a finisher which was real similar to Jeff Jarrett's "Stroke". Kane also used to do this weird falling forward powerbomb which was cool for a short time too. Kane had that in the game from Just Bring It in 2001, until SVR 2007/8 and I've never actually seen him do it in real life. I've seen him do the powerbomb and even remember him doing The Last Ride to Funaki once, but the falling version of the powerbomb draws total blanks. search Kane falling powerbomb in YouTube |
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Post by The Yes Man on Dec 21, 2013 18:42:12 GMT -5
Kane had that in the game from Just Bring It in 2001, until SVR 2007/8 and I've never actually seen him do it in real life. I've seen him do the powerbomb and even remember him doing The Last Ride to Funaki once, but the falling version of the powerbomb draws total blanks. don't forget HCTP aswell I said until... that kinda covers HCTP... |
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Post by Roman Bellic on Dec 21, 2013 19:08:56 GMT -5
I said until... that kinda covers HCTP... oh, ok |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 19:18:22 GMT -5
Pretty sure Kane started using that falling powerbomb during his tag team run with Taker in 2001.
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Post by @Sweetbob on Dec 21, 2013 19:51:21 GMT -5
The Miz's Figure-Four Leglock was pretty lame. It never really got over and I'm sure WWE wanted that to push him into more of a babyface.
I think Ryback needs a finisher change. He needs something better than a glorified Samoan Slam.
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Post by TurboEddie on Dec 21, 2013 20:06:11 GMT -5
I miss The Wasteland as Wade Barrett's finisher.
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Post by Colter on Dec 21, 2013 20:07:31 GMT -5
I miss The Wasteland as Wade Barrett's finisher. As do I. Always thought it was a great finisher. |
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Post by WMDman on Dec 21, 2013 20:25:17 GMT -5
Wasn't a finisher but punk needs to use the rope hung chicken wing again. That was awesome
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