Top 10 Pro Wrestling Finishers of All Time

Some wrestling moves win matches. Others define entire eras.

A great finishing move doesn’t just signal the end of a bout - it cements a wrestler’s identity, brings fans to their feet, and becomes part of wrestling history. From devastating power moves to dramatic submissions, finishers are often what people remember long after the bell.

This list isn’t about what’s trendy, acrobatic, or currently overused on the indies. No One-Winged Angels. No Go To Sleeps. These are the finishers that made people believe, whether it was 1986 or 2006.

Here’s a ranking of the top 10 pro wrestling finishers of all time - based on impact, longevity, and how deeply they’re woven into wrestling history.

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